Music schools can open up a world of opportunities for kids! Whether you’re looking for singing lessons, guitar classes or violin, here’s where to find music lessons in Hong Kong.
Taking lessons at a music school can help kids to develop a wide range of skills such as fine motor, discipline, language capacity, social and emotional intelligence, logic and more. If your child is showing an interest in music, then it’s never too early to get them involved. Thankfully, Hong Kong isn’t short of music school offerings. Many of the music centres here have a range of classes and tutors to help your young musician master any instrument. Sassy Mama has gathered all the details you’ll need to get your child involved in music.
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Teach Me The Guitar – Personalised guitar lessons at home
Want to learn guitar from a skilled professional right in the cosy confines of your own home? The seasoned teachers at Teach Me The Guitar have years of expertise to make your guitar journey effortless and enjoyable. With personalised lessons tailored to all ages and skill levels, you’ll have a comfortable and convenient learning experience at home. Want even more flexibility? It also offers online lessons and ukulele classes.
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Teach Me The Guitar, 6061 2747, Facebook: Teach Me The Guitar, teachmetheguitar.com
Hong Kong Suzuki Music Institute — Cello and violin lessons to encourage a love of string instruments
The Suzuki method is a non-competitive approach with its main aim to help children fall in love with music. The violin and viola classes here also have an interesting approach as one of the parents is also expected to take part in the lessons to help solidify and build a bond with their children’s interest in music.
Hong Kong Suzuki Music Institute, Pacific Plaza, Suite 1107-1108, 418 Des Voeux Road West, Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong, 3956 4865, www.hksuzukimusic.com
Parsons Music — Large music chain with locations all over Hong Kong
Parsons Music sells musical instruments and offers quality, structured music lessons in a variety of instruments. Parsons Music aims to nurture musical talents and promote music culture with structured lessons and assessments with recitals and preparations for various music exams to help your child excel.
Parsons Music Academy, various locations across Hong Kong, www.parsonsmusic-academy.com
African Drumming and Dance Connection (ADADC) — African drum lessons on Lamma Island
Nothing quite embodies African culture and music better than the intoxicating rhythms of the djembe drum and dancing. Under the guidance of African Master Drummer, Makha Diop, who was born into a community of drummers and dancers in Senegal is a passionate and experienced teacher. The regular kids’ classes are conducted every Wednesday on Lamma Island though you can get in touch for private sessions as well.
African Drumming and Dance Connection, Lamma Art Collective, 1/F 23 Yung Shue Wan Main Street, Lamma Island, 9551 5020, www.africandrumdance.com
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AMUSIX — Immersive musical education for kids
AMUSIX studio in Wan Chai is fully outfitted with a rock band stage, an intimate family-room style stage and a lounge and resting area for students and parents to enjoy music together. Students can try everything from guitar and drums to bass, piano and ukulele as well as singing lessons. Students are given the chance to perform on real stages for family and friends as well as options to explore songwriting, music production, and video production.
AMUSIX, Kuo Wah Building, 13/F, 340-342 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 9013 7025, www.amusixprod.com
Tom Lee Music — Variety of music classes at this long-established music shop
Along with providing quality instruments of all types for purchase, Tom Lee Music offers music lessons from some of its locations in Hong Kong. There are classes for toddlers to teens with teachers specialising in almost every instrument imaginable. Tom Lee Music also offers YAMAHA Music Programmes including ones in flute and saxophone.
Tom Lee Music Academy, various locations in Hong Kong, www.tomleeacademy.com
Cedar Academy — Baby massage with classical music, singing lessons and more
Cedar Academy is a holistic learning education centre that specialises in early childhood music programs that starts with baby massage accompanied by classical music, before moving on to interactive musical immersion lessons for toddlers. For older children (aged 4 and up) there are traditional singing classes and music classes in violin/viola, cello, choir, and more.
Cedar Academy 9/F, 239 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, 2886 8585, www.cedar-academy.com
Aspire Music — Singing lessons with a chance to perform
Whether singing is a hobby or a more professional pursuit, Aspire Music recognises that each voice is unique. The main focus of its singing lessons is fostering an enjoyment of music and performance, so there are regular student shows, jam sessions and opportunities to entertain residents in retirement homes that are open to all students regardless of age or ability.
Aspire Music, 9B Lee Fund Centre, 31 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, 5414 6821, www.aspiremusic.com.hk
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Harmony Music — Music teachers for Western and Chinese musical instruments
Harmony Music strives to fill any musical hobbyist’s needs by offering music lessons in both Western and Chinese instruments, by certified professional music teachers. Lessons are offered in erhu, zhonghu, guzheng, guqin, pipa, liuqin, zhongruan, yangqin, dizi, xiao, suona, sheng, and even in the ocarina (as well as more traditional western instruments).
Harmony Music, Block D – F, 1/F, Honland Bldg, 108-118 Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2381 2025, www.harmony-music.com
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Hong Kong Drum Academy – Private and group drum lessons
Hong Kong Drum Academy offers private and group drum lessons, in both English and Cantonese either in person or online to students of all ages, along with additional workshops, after-school programs, and camps during both international and local school holidays.
Hong Kong Drum Academy, WhatsApp: 5197 7391, www.hkdrumacademy.com
Parkland Music Institute — Kids’ music classes across Hong Kong
Parkland Music also offers some of the most extensive guitar classes in the city as well as almost any other musical instrument you could think of. From rock styles with the electric guitar and bass to classic acoustic, fingerstyle, and even ukulele lessons. Parkland Music also has a stellar kid’s programme just for kids from 2 to 8 years who want to learn the guitar.
Parkland Music Institute, various locations across Hong Kong, 2660 9138, www.parklandmusic.com.hk
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Sol Passion Music — Music production and recording lessons
If your child is more interested in music production, recording and arrangement, you could look at Sol Passion Music. It has been at the forefront of electronic music education, performance and technology in Hong Kong since 2013.
Sol Passion Music, 4F, Tung Kin Factory Building, 200-202 Tsat Tsz Mui Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, 9422 0367, www.solpassionmusic.com
Jingle Jangle — Singing and music classes for babies and toddlers in Sai Kung
The Jingle Jangle programme was created for babies and kids aged 6 to 36 months with the main aim of having fun as they engage in musical activities. This one is tried and tested by our resident Sai Kung Sassy Mamas and our bubs loved the singing and dancing as well as teacher Belinda’s enthusiasm.
Jingle Jangle, 1/F, 70 Po Tung Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, 6470 0067, www.facebook.com/jinglejanglemusic
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More Kids’ Guitar Classes, Singing Lessons And More In Hong Kong
- Nurtured Music – An academy offering the Suzuki method for both piano and violin lessons. www.nurturedmusic.com
- Paul Phoenix Academy – Founded by two-time Grammy Award winner Paul Phoenix, his academy aims to provide world-class instruction in a variety of music for all ages. www.ppamusic.com
- Hong Kong Lessons – A multi-platform website offering postings from tutors for private lessons in music and more. www.hongkonglessons.com
- Baumhaus — Kindermusik classes and playroom in Wan Chai. www.baumhaus.com.hk
- YWCA International Kids Club — Kindermusik classes on MacDonnell Road, Midlevels. www.clle.ywca.org.hk
- American Vocal School – Voice lessons for children aged 7 and up. www.americanvocalstudio.com
- SeanyMac Studios – Vocal coaching and lessons for kids to adults. www.seanymac.com
- Drum Jam – Offers drumming workshops and events for kids, businesses, and schools. www.drum-jam.com
- The Living Room — Group and private drumming, guitar and piano lessons in Sai Kung. www.thelivingroom.hk
- Paul Phoenix Academy – Rhythm and movement group classes for kids aged 4-6 years old in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. www.ppamusic.com
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Editor’s Note: “Top Kids’ Music Schools For Guitar Classes, Singing Lessons And More In Hong Kong” was most recently updated in February 2024 by Sassy Mama. Special thanks to Danielle Tucker-Roberts for her contribution.