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, taught at your pace
Learn with Hashini Herath. Build the reading, rhythm and understanding that help you play music for yourself, with lessons shaped around your starting point.
In person in Kandy and online for suitable subjects, ages and setups.
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 Hashini
Eligible in-person Kandy group lessons: Ask for the current group fee
View the Kandy teaching location and directionsStudent 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.
1
Read
Read the notes, rhythm or musical idea.
2
Understand
Connect the symbols with their meaning and sound.
3
Play
Try the idea, listen and use feedback to improve.
4
Create
Use what you have learnt in a musical idea of your own.
A lesson taught by Hashini
Learn Dotted Rests the Easy Way
A short rhythm lesson from Hashini's public teaching channel, explaining dotted rests and their note values.
English auto-generated captions are available in the YouTube player. YouTube loads when you choose Play.
Read the key ideas
- A dot adds half the original rest's value to its duration.
- A dotted crotchet rest lasts as long as a crotchet plus a quaver rest.
- Work out the rest's value before counting it within the time signature.
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
A student 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.
“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.
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.