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Children can begin from age 5. At this age, lessons focus on rhythm, listening, and short melodies that make music feel playful rather than academic. The early years are a particularly valuable time for developing rhythm, listening and comfortable musical habits. If you are still wondering whether your child is ready, try the readiness assessment above.

No — a basic keyboard is enough to begin, and you do not need to buy anything before the first lesson. Many families start with an entry-level 61-key keyboard and upgrade as their child's commitment grows. Riddhita is happy to recommend suitable instruments at any budget during your first consultation.

Many young beginners can play a recognisable tune within their first few lessons. Within a term, they are typically reading simple notation and performing short pieces from memory. Progress depends on home practice, but even 10 minutes a day makes a real difference — and the moment a child plays their first song is one of the most motivating experiences in their musical journey.

Not at all. While classical technique forms the foundation — because it builds the strongest physical and musical grounding — Riddhita always chooses repertoire to match the student's tastes. Children regularly play film scores, pop arrangements, folk songs, and pieces from video games alongside classical works. When students love what they are practising, progress is faster and far more consistent.

Absolutely. The majority of new students arrive with no prior knowledge — no ability to read music, no experience with any instrument, and no musical family background. That is completely fine. The starting point is always wherever the student is, and Riddhita builds every lesson from that starting point. The only thing needed to begin is curiosity.

Some resistance is completely normal — particularly once the initial excitement settles and the work begins. Riddhita's approach keeps lessons varied, engaging, and connected to music the child already loves, which helps motivation stay strong through those early weeks. If genuine disinterest develops, you are only committed to the current block of eight lessons. Often, what looks like lost interest is simply a need for a different piece of music or a change of approach — sometimes a change of repertoire or approach is enough to rekindle interest.

Yes. Riddhita sees a strong partnership with parents as central to a child's progress. For junior students she holds quarterly parent-teacher meetings to review progress, mark what has been achieved, and set the goals for the term ahead.

Fees are paid before lessons begin, and each payment covers a block of eight lessons. A screenshot of the payment is all that is needed for confirmation.

One lesson a month can be rescheduled, provided at least 24 hours' notice is given. The replacement lesson is taken within two weeks of the original date, so that momentum is not lost.

If Riddhita ever needs to cancel, the lesson is made up within the same month at the earliest opportunity.

A longer break is sometimes needed. In those circumstances a lesson slot can be held for up to a month, and a suitable time is arranged case by case on return.

Riddhita is glad to answer any question directly, so that families have what they need to decide with confidence.