Students learn the foundation behind the piece, not only the next bar to copy.
Music classes in Kandy and online
Music Lessons That Build Independent Musicians - Not Students Who Depend on Their Teacher.
Structured piano, music theory, singing, composition, music production and School Western Music training for students who need to read, understand, perform and create music with stronger foundations.
Preparation is available where appropriate for ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, school examinations, performances and competitions.
Student proof
On Stage & In the Exam Room
Student outcomes include medal-winning festival performances and verified LCM Theory of Music exam results.
2026 Festival
22
Performances
22
Medals
11
Gold
2
Centre Winners
1
All-Island Best Performance - Senior Category
LCM Theory Results
100% Distinction
Winter 2025
Distinction & Merit Results
Summer 2026
No Failures
Listed Sessions
Teaching philosophy
Music education should not stop at memorising pieces or answers.
The aim is to build students who gradually understand what they are reading, hearing and playing, so they can work with more independence over time.
Theory is connected to real music instead of treated as isolated exam facts.
Practice guidance helps students know what to do between lessons.
Creative pathways become available when reading, understanding and playing are stronger.
Foundation-First Musicianship Method
Read -> Understand -> Play -> Create
The method gives students a clear learning progression without promising identical timelines or identical results.
Read
Learn to read notation, rhythm and musical information with growing independence.
Understand
Understand what the music is doing instead of only memorising answers or pieces.
Play
Build practical ability, technique, musicality and performance confidence.
Create
Apply musical knowledge through improvisation, composition and production when the foundation is ready.
Choose your learning path
Start with the goal, then choose the right programme.
The class or course should match the student's current foundation, learning format and desired outcome.
Foundation Path
Build notation, rhythm, listening, technique and practice habits from the beginning.
Build foundationsExam Path
Prepare for ABRSM, LCM, Trinity and School Western Music where appropriate.
Explore exam supportPerformer Path
Develop confidence, musical expression and preparation for suitable performances or competitions.
View performance trainingCreator Path
Learn composition, songwriting, creative musicianship and practical music production foundations.
Create musicProducer Path
For existing musicians who want to translate piano or theory knowledge into production workflow.
Explore Pianist to ProducerMusic classes
Live classes for strong musical foundations
Each programme is presented as a learning system, not just a subject name and monthly fee.
Piano and electronic keyboard lessons
Foundation-first piano and electronic keyboard lessons that help children read notation, understand rhythm and practise with growing independence.
View Piano LessonsMusic theory lessons
Theory taught as musical understanding, not memorised answers: notation, rhythm, scales, harmony and school or exam topics explained clearly.
Explore Music Theory ClassesSinging and vocal training
Vocal training for pitch, rhythm, breathing, diction, confidence and musical expression, supported by the same foundation-first method.
View Singing LessonsMusic composition lessons
Composition lessons that help students build melodies, motifs, harmony, form and notation before moving into larger creative work.
Explore Composition LessonsMusic production classes
Practical DAW and production lessons for students who need structured support with MIDI, arranging, editing, sound choice and exporting.
Explore Music Production ClassesSchool Western Music support
School Western Music support that identifies missing foundations, improves understanding and responds to current term-test or syllabus needs.
View Western Music SupportCurrent Lesson Availability
Lesson places are reviewed by programme and schedule
Hashini Herath Music is currently accepting approximately 10 additional students across suitable lesson formats. Online and in-person options may vary depending on the student's level, programme and schedule.
Piano and keyboard
Limited availability
Music theory
Places available
School Western Music
Limited availability
Online lessons
Places available
O/L Western Music
Group places available
Student proof
Results On Stage. Results In the Exam Room.
Strong musicianship should show up in more than one place. Students of Hashini Herath Music have achieved medal-winning festival performances as well as Distinction and Merit results in formal LCM Theory of Music examinations.
Performance
2026 Festival
22 medal-winning performances at 2026 British Lanka Festival for the Performing Arts.
11
Gold
7
Silver
4
Bronze
2
Centre Winner Trophies
1
All-Island Best Performance - Senior Category
Figures refer to entries and performances, not unique student counts. Individual results vary.
Examinations
LCM Theory of Music
Winter 2025
100% Distinction
In the LCM Theory of Music Winter 2025 examination session, every student who sat the examination achieved Distinction - the highest result available.
Summer 2026
Distinction & Merit Results
In the Summer 2026 LCM Theory of Music examination session, students achieved Distinction and Merit results, with no failures.
Teaching narrative
Foundations applied in real settings
The goal is not simply teaching students to win medals. It is to build musical foundations they can apply in examinations, performances and creative work.
More student proof
Progress stories and parent feedback
Outcome-based proof is kept separate from broad experience statistics, and results are presented without guarantees.
School Western Music progress
89
S came from an Eastern Music background and had only recently started Western Music. Her marks were in the 30s. After strengthening her Western Music foundations, her marks improved to 89.
Confidence and school-subject progress
Continued with music
E was considering giving up Western Music as a school subject because her results were declining and she lacked confidence. After strengthening her foundations through Hashini Herath Music, her grades improved significantly and she continued with music instead of dropping the subject.
“Very good teacher. She provides great support for my son's studies. I highly recommend Ms. Hashini Herath to anyone who wants knowledge and support in music.”
“We had our first piano lesson at Hashini Herath Music, and it was an excellent experience. The teacher was patient, knowledgeable and connected very well with my 11-year-old daughter. She is now preparing for her LCM exams, and we feel confident that she is in capable hands.”
“I really enjoyed my piano classes. The lessons were easy to follow, and the teacher was patient and encouraging. I improved a lot in reading chords and feel much more confident.”
Online courses
Prefer to Learn at Your Own Pace?
Online courses and digital resources are available separately from regular live classes. Only currently supported course and product paths are shown here.
Pianist to Producer
A specialist online course for pianists, keyboard players and songwriters who already have musical foundations and want to move into production.
View the CoursePractice resources
Printable and digital resources for structured music practice.
Theory support
Helpful study materials for notation, rhythm and exam preparation.
Creative music tools
Digital downloads for young composers, keyboard players and producers.
For musicians ready for the next stage
Pianist to Producer
You spent years learning piano. Don't start music production from zero.
Pianist to Producer keeps the existing Piano-to-DAW Bridge concept, but it now sits after the broader education pathways so it reaches the musicians who are truly ready for that specialist step.
Piano idea
Start with the musical material you can already hear or play at the keyboard.
DAW translation
Learn how that musical idea becomes tracks, MIDI, instruments and editing choices.
Build
Create a musical section without copying every click from a tutorial.
Arrange
Move beyond the eight-bar loop and decide how the track should develop.
Produce and finish
Shape sounds, parts and structure until the defined final project is complete.
Why Hashini
A teacher, pianist, composer and producer guiding the full musical path
Authority claims are limited to verified site data and the supplied student results.
2026 festival: 22 medal-winning performances
2 Centre Winner Trophies
1 All-Island Best Performance - Senior Category
LCM Theory of Music Winter 2025: 100% Distinction
LCM Theory of Music Summer 2026: Distinction & Merit Results
Students have achieved distinctions
All-island piano performance achievement
ABRSM, LCM and Trinity preparation
300+ students taught
Approximately 50 current students
1,000+ lessons delivered
5+ years of teaching experience
13+ years of piano experience
Commercial music services
Composition, production and piano stems remain available
Commercial services are still accessible for selected briefs, but they do not compete with music education as the main homepage message.
Custom Music Composition and Production
Original composition, arrangement and production for films, games, advertisements, brands, artists and creative media projects.
Learn moreCustom Piano Stems
Custom piano stems for producers, singers, composers and creators who need musical piano parts delivered as MIDI, MP3 and WAV.
Learn more“You handled the melody and music production in such a friendly, engaging and professional manner.”
Frequently asked questions
Can beginners join?
Yes. Beginners can start with foundation-first piano, theory, singing or Western Music support depending on age, goals and schedule.
Are lessons available online and in Kandy?
Yes. Lessons are available in person in Kandy and online where the student's setup and goals make online teaching suitable.
Do you prepare students for exams?
Preparation support is available for ABRSM, LCM, Trinity, School Western Music and O/L Western Music where appropriate.
How do I choose the right programme?
Send the student's age, current level, preferred format and main goal. Hashini will suggest the most suitable starting point.
What is the difference between live classes and online courses?
Live classes include regular teacher-led lessons and feedback. Online courses and digital products are self-paced options hosted through the course or shop links.
How soon will Hashini respond?
Enquiries are normally answered within one working day.
Not Sure Which Programme Fits?
Tell Hashini the student's age, current ability and goal, and she will help identify the most suitable starting point.