Want to learn piano in Dhaka? Here's where
Interest in learning the piano is gradually spreading in Dhaka, with several schools and institutions now offering lessons at different levels.
Alongside this, more options have become available for those looking to buy the instrument, from digital keyboards to grand pianos.
These developments are helping to make the piano more accessible to students from a wider range of backgrounds.
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Where to learn
In recent years, new academies have emerged in different parts of the city. Some focus on long-term structured learning, while others provide shorter courses or private sessions.
Fees also vary, giving learners the opportunity to choose according to their means.
Blumenlied Music Academy, founded by Raihan Chowdhury and Prakash Sahu, has established itself as a notable name in the industry.
With branches in Uttara, Mirpur and Gulshan, the academy currently runs three batches of piano classes once a week.
The basic batch lasts four months with a monthly fee of Tk3,000, while intermediate and advanced batches extend to six months, costing Tk3,500 to Tk4,000.
The academy also arranges examinations based on the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music curriculum, allowing students to receive certificates recognised internationally.
According to co-founder Prakash Sahu, every learner is given individual attention to ensure better results.
TuneLab Music School, opened by Biprokanta Biswas in Bashundhara, is another option for students.
Classes are taken by skilled teachers, and the monthly fee is Tk4,000. Although only one batch is currently active, the school plans to expand.
Beyond these private schools, several institutions also provide piano instruction.
Alliance Française offers three different courses, with four classes per month at a monthly fee of Tk4,000.
Yamaha Arts Center Bangladesh, located in Tejgaon, holds piano courses conducted by some of the country's well-known pianists.
Where to buy
For those wishing to buy the instrument, Yamaha Music Bangladesh sells both digital and acoustic pianos at its showrooms.
Prices for digital pianos start from Tk60,000, while the most expensive acoustic piano available costs up to Tk35 lakh.
The company says digital pianos, being more affordable, are now popular among learners.
Golden Music, with branches in Dhanmondi and Gulshan, also supplies a wide range of instruments.
The shop stocks keyboards priced between Tk15,000 and Tk18,000, as well as digital pianos from brands including NUX, Kurzweil and Pearl River.
The company reports that sales are increasingly reaching middle-class buyers, with expectations that demand will grow further.
