ACADEMY OF ROCK · LESSON GUIDE
Questions before you start?
Clear answers about starting lessons, formats, instruments, progress and pathways at Academy of Rock in Siglap.
LESSON TERM11 scheduled lessons per termEach term spans three months, with fees billed monthly.
FIRST STEPPaid trial lessonAsk the front desk about a suitable option.
LOCATIONSiglap707 East Coast Road, Singapore 459063
MUSIC LESSON FAQ
Start with the answer you need
Lesson details differ by instrument. These general answers explain the basics; each programme page carries the most relevant starting age, format, equipment and fee information.
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Choosing the right starting point
For complete beginners, returning learners and students with prior experience.
Do I need musical experience before enrolling?
No. AOR welcomes complete beginners as well as experienced learners. The teacher can start from the student’s current ability and goals.
Is there a minimum or maximum age?
Starting age and readiness vary by instrument. Check the relevant lesson page or ask the front desk about a suitable option. Children, teens and adults can learn at AOR.
I already have experience. Must I start from the beginning?
No. A teacher can review the student’s current level and recommend an appropriate starting point.
Can I learn more than one instrument?
Yes, subject to suitable teachers and available lesson times for each instrument.
How lessons are arranged
Private lessons are available for AOR’s main instrument programmes; group options depend on the programme.
Does AOR offer private and group lessons?
Private lessons are available for AOR’s main instrument programmes. Small-group and workshop options vary by instrument, level and current availability. Drum lessons are private only. See the relevant lesson page for the current format.
How long is a lesson term, and what do the listed fees cover?
Each regular term includes 11 lessons over 3 months. Fees shown are billed monthly. Full fee tables and available lesson durations are listed on each instrument page.
Can I try a lesson before enrolling?
Yes. A paid trial is one lesson. Payment is required before confirmation, and the front desk will confirm a suitable teacher and time from current availability.
Does selecting a preferred time reserve it?
No. A trial or recurring lesson is confirmed only after payment is verified and availability is checked again.
What you need for lessons
Classroom equipment and materials are explained programme by programme.
Do I need to bring an instrument?
Provision varies by instrument. The individual lesson pages explain what is available during class. Ask the front desk if you are unsure.
Should I buy an instrument before my first lesson?
Not necessarily. A paid trial can help the student and teacher discuss a suitable instrument before buying one for home practice.
Are learning materials included?
Material requirements differ by programme and lesson format. Check the relevant lesson page or ask the front desk before purchasing anything.
Following the learning journey
Lesson observation and grade advancement follow clear boundaries.
Can parents sit in during a child’s lesson?
A parent may sit in during their child’s trial lesson only. Parent observation is not available during regular lessons.
How is progress monitored?
Teachers monitor progress through regular lessons. When a student completes a grade, the teacher conducts an internal assessment to decide whether the student is ready to move to the next grade. This is not a scheduled written progress report.
How quickly will I master an instrument?
Progress depends on the student’s starting point, lesson continuity, practice and goals. A teacher can recommend realistic next steps, but AOR does not promise a fixed completion time.
Exams, performances and applications
Students can learn for enjoyment or work towards selected goals.
Are graded exams compulsory?
No. Students may learn for enjoyment or follow a graded route. Rockschool from RSL Awards is AOR’s established external examination pathway.
Will every student perform?
No. Performance opportunities are optional and depend on preparation, teacher assessment and current availability.
Can AOR help with DSA, Berklee auditions or similar applications?
AOR can support preparation when at least one month’s notice is provided. The front desk will confirm the suitable scope and teacher availability; admission or audition outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Find answers for your instrument
Starting ages, lesson formats, equipment, curriculum and current fees are explained on the individual programme pages.
STILL UNSURE?
Ask the AOR front desk
Tell us who the lessons are for, the instrument they are interested in and what they would like to achieve.