22 medal-winning performances
From 22 performances at the 2026 British Lanka Festival for the Performing Arts.
Figures refer to entries and performances, not unique student counts. Individual results vary.
Piano, theory & School Western Music
Music lessons in Kandy: read, understand and play with confidence
Learn piano, music theory or School Western Music with Hashini Herath. Build the skills to read music independently, understand what you play and know how to practise between lessons.
Start at your level and learn at your pace. Join in person in Kandy, or explore live online lessons for a suitable subject and setup.
Enquiries are normally answered within one working day. You can enquire without taking an assessment.
Your teacher, Hashini Herath
Pianist, singer, composer and producer with 5+ years of teaching experience. Lessons connect musical understanding with practical work.
Meet HashiniA lesson taught by Hashini
2024 O/L Western Music: Paper 1, Questions 3–5
Watch Hashini work through questions 3–5 from the 2024 O/L Western Music Paper 1 and explain how to eliminate incorrect answers.
Sinhala auto-generated captions are available in the YouTube player. YouTube loads when you choose Play.
Eligible in-person Kandy group lessons: Ask for the current group fee
View the Kandy teaching location and directionsTeaching, guidance and review
Your first month: a clear start and a review
A clear plan for what Hashini provides, with the work chosen for your starting point.
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Review your starting point
In early lessons, Hashini looks at your experience, current work and learning needs so the teaching starts at a suitable level.
2
Choose a manageable focus
Hashini chooses suitable foundation work and a learning focus that fits your starting point and goals.
3
Know what to practise
You receive clear practice tasks based on the work covered in each lesson. Previous work is revisited during lessons, with feedback to guide the next task.
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Review after four lessons
After four lessons, Hashini reviews the work with you during booked teaching time and explains what to continue, revisit or work on next.
Guidance and the four-lesson review take place within booked lessons. The work and pace depend on the student; four lessons do not promise a particular musical standard, exam readiness or an examination result.
Know what to practise at home
Practice guidance means clear tasks based on the work covered in lessons, with progress reviewed during booked teaching time.
A parent can ask the student to show the task, help make time for practice and encourage a careful attempt. You do not need to read music or correct the playing yourself.
Illustrative beginner practice task: clap a steady rhythm
For a beginner who has covered crotchets (one-beat notes) and minims (two-beat notes) in a lesson:
- Count four steady beats aloud: 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Clap one crotchet on beat 1, one on beat 2, then a minim on beat 3. Keep counting through beat 4 while the minim lasts.
- Try the pattern again at a comfortable, steady pace. Note where the counting becomes difficult so you can revisit it in the next lesson.
This is an example, not an assignment for every student. Actual tasks, repetitions and practice duration depend on age, subject, starting point and the work covered in lessons.
Supporting materials are chosen for the student's current needs. Not every lesson or programme includes every type of resource. External examination fees and any separately charged materials are discussed separately.
You can message Hashini to clarify assigned work or discuss lesson arrangements. Teaching and practice review take place during booked lessons, with replies fitted around her teaching schedule. Messaging does not include unlimited support, additional private teaching or a guaranteed reply time.
More help with home practice
Student achievements
Musical progress in practice
Results from the stated sessions give context to the teaching. Every student's progress is different.
100% Distinction - LCM Theory of Music, Winter 2025
In the LCM Theory of Music Winter 2025 examination session, every student who sat the examination achieved Distinction - the highest result available.
This result refers to that examination session, not every learner or a guaranteed outcome.
Choose your lessons
Start with the subject you need
Explore the learning focus, group experience and joining details. Hashini can help you choose a suitable starting point.
Piano and electronic keyboard lessons
Piano and electronic keyboard lessons that help you read music, keep time and practise on your own.
View Piano LessonsMusic theory lessons
Learn how music works, from notes and rhythms to scales and chords. Get clear help with school topics and music theory exams.
Explore Music Theory ClassesSchool Western Music support
Get help with School Western Music topics, including reading notes, rhythm and theory. Prepare for term tests and work on the areas you find difficult.
View Western Music SupportLesson availability
Confirmed lesson times
Two-hour in-person group sessions in Kandy. These are general group-class times; enquire to confirm the programme, age or level requirements and a suitable place before enrolling.
Sri Lanka time · Asia/Colombo (UTC+05:30)
Tuesday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Thursday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Sunday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
In person in Kandy · Enquire about places · Last verified:
Find your next music theory practice focus.
Answer 8 quick questions to see which topics may need attention. Results and three practical steps are available immediately, with an optional emailed copy.
Try the 8-Question Theory CheckLearn from home
Live online lessons with personal feedback
Learn piano, theory, singing, composition or production online where your setup and goals suit the subject. Demonstrate your work, ask questions and receive guidance on what to practise next.
Check the connection, device, camera and instrument guidance, then share your preferred times. Scheduling is discussed in Asia/Colombo time (Sri Lanka).
Lesson formats
Know how your lesson time works
Choose a suitable group or private format after discussing the student's subject, level and schedule.
How group lessons work
4 lessons each month, with a 2-hour group session each time. Piano groups have up to 8 students.
Your own starting point and pace
Students begin at their current level and work at their own pace. Hashini gives individual guidance and feedback on the work they are practising during the group session.
Group time and personal feedback
The two-hour booking is the full group session. Individual teacher attention is shared across the group; it is not two hours of private instruction for each student.
Piano students need access to a suitable piano or electronic keyboard for regular home practice. Discuss your existing instrument and any in-class access needs with Hashini before enrolling.
Fee guidance
One-to-one lessons
LKR 24,000/month
Group size and activities depend on the programme. Read the subject page for its confirmed details and the lesson policy before joining.
The Foundation-First Method
Read → Understand → Play → Create
One connected approach: understand the music, practise it and use the idea for yourself. Your starting point and pace guide the work.
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Read
Read the notes, rhythm or musical idea.
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Understand
Connect the symbols with their meaning and sound.
3
Play
Try the idea, listen and use feedback to improve.
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Create
Use what you have learnt in a musical idea of your own.
Musical understanding, put into practice
Hashini brings her experience as a pianist, singer, composer and producer to her teaching. In lessons, explanations connect with reading, listening and practical work chosen for you.
Hashini performing on stage. Watch her teaching demonstration at the top of this page to see how she explains a musical idea.
Progress and parent feedback
Support for the next step
A selected progress story and existing parent feedback. Individual experiences and outcomes vary.
School Western Music progress
Western Music foundation progress
- Starting point
- New to Western Music after an Eastern Music background, with marks in the 30s.
- Teaching focus
- Strengthening Western Music foundations.
- What changed
- Her marks improved to 89.
One student's experience. Individual results vary.
Explore School Western Music lessons“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.”
Before you join
What do monthly lesson fees cover?
Eligible in-person group lessons in Kandy include four 2-hour sessions each month. See the current Kandy group fee in the fee guidance. One-to-one lessons are LKR 24,000/month for four 2-hour private lessons. Online lesson fees are confirmed separately. The suitable format is confirmed after reviewing the student's age, level, goals and schedule.
What does Hashini provide in the first month?
During early lessons, Hashini reviews the student's starting point, chooses suitable foundation work and a manageable learning focus, and gives clear practice tasks based on each lesson. After four lessons, she reviews the work with you and explains the next steps.
What if Hashini cancels a paid lesson?
If Hashini cancels a paid lesson, you receive a replacement lesson at a mutually suitable time or a credit for the cancelled lesson.
Do I need an assessment before enquiring?
No. Ask about lessons directly by form or WhatsApp. The optional eight-question theory check gives sampled-answer feedback and three practice steps.
Can beginners join, and how long do the grades take?
Beginners and returning learners can start at their current level. As a broad guide, working through all grades may take around five years, depending on the student's starting point, chosen exam route, practice and learning pace. This is not a completion guarantee.
Are lesson payments refundable?
Lesson payments are non-refundable, including missed or unused prepaid lessons, subject to rights that cannot legally be excluded. The lesson policy explains the existing cancellation and rescheduling arrangements.
How does the group lesson fee lock work?
Find a class that fits your goals
Tell Hashini the student's age, experience, subject and preferred format. Discuss a suitable class before arranging enrolment.