Piano & violin, Ang Mo Kio

Where Ang Mo Kiolearns to play.

One-on-one piano and violin lessons in a soundproofed boutique studio near Ang Mo Kio MRT. From a child’s very first notes to Grade 8 and diploma, taught the way their sign promises: expressively.

  • Free trial lesson before you commit to anything
  • One teacher, one student, in English or Chinese
  • Transparent fees, no GST, exam registration at no extra charge
5.0 on Google, from 83 reviews
The Espressivo Music Academy shopfront: neon script sign, glass door, and a little white toy piano outside

5.0

83 Google reviews

5.0

Google rating

83

five-star reviews

1:1

teacher to student

7

days a week

For the parents

“Will my childactually stick with it?”

That is the real question, isn’t it. Not which syllabus, not which exam board. Whether the wriggly six-year-old who cannot sit through dinner will sit at a piano, week after week, without the whole thing becoming a battle.

Espressivo’s answer is patience and fit: one teacher to one student, lessons matched to the child’s aptitude at each stage, in English or Chinese, in rooms quiet enough to actually concentrate. Parents wait on the sofa nearby, there is even a karaoke corner to pass the time, and after every single lesson the teacher tells you how it went.

And it starts with a free trial, so the only thing you invest first is one afternoon.

Reviews

Every single one, five stars.

5.0 average across 83 Google reviews

The teaching

The teachers here are very professional and patient. They are proficient in English and Chinese, and teach students according to their aptitude at different stages.

Iris LeeGoogle · piano student

The fees

They are very transparent with their lesson fees and exam fees. They do not charge any additional fees to help register the student for exams and the teachers always brief me on my son's progress after every lesson.

JustinSTIGoogle · parent

Two years in

I have brought my kid to learn piano for 2 years here, teachers and environment are very nice! Quite close to Ang mo kio mrt, convenient location, strongly recommend this piano school!

Ting YuGoogle · parent

How it works

From first note to first recital.

01

Start with a free trial

The first lesson costs nothing. Your child meets the teacher, sits at a real grand piano, and you see how they respond before any commitment.

02

One-on-one, at their pace

Every lesson is one teacher, one student, in a soundproofed room. Teaching follows the student's aptitude at each stage, in English or Chinese, whichever fits your family.

03

You always know how it's going

Teachers brief you on progress after every lesson, and fees stay transparent: lesson fees, exam fees, no GST, and no extra charge to register for exams.

04

A stage to play on

Students perform at the academy's annual recital and take home a certificate. The photo wall by the door is full of them.

A young student playing the grand piano beside her teacher, with the studio dog nearby

One student’s story

She couldn’t sit still.Now she practises on her own.

One father wrote that he and his wife were “very unsure” whether their daughter was interested in learning piano at all. In his words: “She is rather active and didn’t like to sit down nor concentrate on something for a period of time.”

Then came Teacher Vivian. His review again:

“Patient, full of energy and ideas to keep the young one engaged... Her attention span increased after attending a few lessons and she looked forward to her weekly piano class. She even wants to practice on her own at home!”

His verdict on the school, in capital letters, was “LOOK NO FURTHER FOR A MUSIC SCHOOL.” And on Justin, the owner: “a young business owner who prioritises students and their family.”

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Lessons

Beginner course to diploma.

Straight from the academy’s own services board. Fees are transparent, there is no GST, and the board outside says the rest: it’s never too late to start learning.

Piano, beginner course

First notes to first pieces, for kids and for adults chasing childhood dreams.

KIDS & ADULTSFREE TRIAL

Piano, Grade 1 to 8

Structured grade-by-grade preparation, with exam registration handled at no extra fee.

EXAM PREP

Piano, diploma

ATCL and ARSM level coaching for serious players aiming past Grade 8.

ATCL / ARSM

Violin

Violin classes now available, taught with the same one-on-one patience as the piano programme.

NOW AVAILABLE

Group lessons

Learn alongside others when that suits your child better than solo time.

SMALL GROUPS

Piano rental

Practice on a proper instrument before you commit to buying one at home.

BY ARRANGEMENT

The studio

Come see where the music happens.

The grand piano in the main studio
The grand piano in the main studio
A young student at the grand with her teacher, studio dog supervising
A young student at the grand with her teacher, studio dog supervising
The photo wall: students spelling out the academy's name
The photo wall: students spelling out the academy's name
A student with her annual recital certificate
A student with her annual recital certificate
An older student at the keys, in a soundproofed room
An older student at the keys, in a soundproofed room
The covered grand and the little white toy piano
The covered grand and the little white toy piano
The shopfront at night, services board lit
The shopfront at night, services board lit
A young student with a small prize from the studio
A young student with a small prize from the studio

Yes, that is the studio dog. She belongs to the furniture at this point.

Visit

Two minutesfrom the MRT.

710A Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #02-2627

Singapore 561710, level 2. “Quite close to Ang mo kio mrt” in a parent’s own words.

8784 1234

Call or WhatsApp Justin to book a trial

Monday to Friday3:45pm - 9pm
Saturday10am - 7pm
Sunday10am - 7pm

Weekday hours start at 3:45pm, shaped around the school run. Weekends run all day.

The academy's photo wall, dozens of student photos arranged to spell the school's name

The people

Run by Justin.Loved for Vivian.

Justin is the owner, principal, and the person who answers the phone. Reviews describe him as friendly, always ready to help, and happy to accommodate a family’s changing schedule. He signs every recital certificate himself.

Teacher Vivian is the name parents keep mentioning: patient, full of energy, full of ideas to keep young students engaged. The photo wall by the entrance, dozens of students spelling out the academy’s name, is the quiet proof of how many families have stayed.

LOOK NO FURTHER FOR A MUSIC SCHOOL.

Davin Teo, on Google

Excellent sound insulation in each piano room

Iris Lee, on Google

A waiting area with karaoke for parents

Yong Han, on Google

FAQ

What parents ask first.

With a free trial lesson. Call or WhatsApp 8784 1234, pick a slot, and your child (or you) sits down with a teacher for a real first lesson before you decide anything.

The first lesson is free.

One afternoon at a real grand piano, with a patient teacher, and you will know. Call or WhatsApp Justin to book a slot.

No obligation. It’s never too late to start learning, their board says so.

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