Classical Music Education for Children & Youth
Mehli Mehta Music Foundation
We teach Western classical music to children and youth with hands-on classes, parent-child sessions, ensemble and choir training, and real performance opportunities, led by teachers trained by international experts.
Pricing Guide
Discover Music Program (Parent-Toddler)
Class Structure
- Weekly sessions lasting 45 to 60 minutes for a standard 12-week term.
- Mandatory parent or caregiver accompaniment to facilitate engagement.
- Curriculum follows Kodály and Colourstrings methods focusing on pulse, pitch, and rhythm.
Infrastructure & Tools
- Classes held at air-conditioned Banoo Mansions facility with sound-treated flooring.
- Access to high-quality percussion instruments like claves and triangles (no plastic toys).
- Inclusion of sensory props including rhythmic ribbons, puppets, and visual flashcards.
Faculty & Tracking
- Instruction by educators specifically trained by international experts.
- Progressive evaluation for readiness to move to independent learning levels.
The Singing Tree Choral Training
Training & Rehearsals
- Weekly intensive rehearsals lasting 1.5 to 2 hours focusing on vocal physiology.
- Sessions led by two professionals: a Conductor for voice and a Piano Accompanist for harmony.
- Study of Western Classical canon, contemporary choral works, and folk arrangements.
Performance Opportunities
- Guaranteed participation in at least 2 major annual concerts (e.g., Annual Choral Concert).
- Access to premier venues including the NCPA Tata Theatre and heritage churches.
- Opportunities to perform with the Symphony Orchestra of India subject to selection.
Materials
- Provision of all necessary sheet music scores and binders.
- Guidance on concert dress codes for performances.
Private Instrumental Tuition (Piano & Strings)
Instruction & Curriculum
- Undivided 1-on-1 tuition for 45 to 60 minutes per session.
- Structured learning aligned with ABRSM or Trinity international board exams.
- Use of premium instruments in-class, including Steinway/Boston Grand Pianos.
Student Benefits
- Provision of a piano accompanist for string students during rehearsals and recitals.
- Priority eligibility to sit in on workshops with visiting international maestros.
- Limited access to practice rooms at the facility subject to booking availability.
Performance
- Participation in internal student concerts to build stage confidence.
About Classical Music Education for Children & Youth
Why We Do What We Do
Music’s been at the heart of our foundation for three decades. We’re all about Western classical music, but honestly, it’s more than just notes and scales. It’s about giving kids a space to grow, mess up, and find their own sound. Some days are magical, some are just noisy - but that’s how real learning happens.
How We Teach
Our teachers get trained by international experts, so you’re in good hands. We keep things playful, especially for the little ones. Rhythm games, movement, and hands-on fun with percussion instruments and props - it’s not stiff or boring. For early childhood music classes, we even have parent-toddler sessions. Parents join in, and it’s a blast watching them bond with their kids over music.
The Journey
Kids start with basics - pulse, rhythm, listening. Then, if they’re ready, they can dive into violin, cello, or piano. It’s not just solo practice; we push for ensemble work, youth orchestra training, and choir programs for teens. Our Singing Tree Choirs are open to all ages, and performing together builds confidence like nothing else.
Performance & Beyond
We don’t just stay in the classroom. Students perform at our concerts, annual showcases, and sometimes at big public events. Masterclasses with legends like Zubin Mehta or Lang Lang? Yeah, those happen. Collaborations with the Symphony Orchestra of India and international choirs are rare, but when they do, it’s unforgettable.
Meet your Expert
Mehli Mehta Music Foundation
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My Story
We’re the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, thirty years and still singing. Started as a tribute to Mehli Mehta and his son Zubin - honestly, if Zubin wasn’t around, we wouldn’t be either. Our book ‘Encore’ has all the memories. Watching kids go from Discover Music classes, tiny hands on instruments, to big moments on NCPA stage, that’s our joy. Sometimes legends drop by, sometimes our students play with orchestras, and it’s wild. Music’s in our bones, past and future.
My Work
Our Programmes - We teach Western classical music - Discover Music classes, choir, violin, cello, piano, ensemble, teacher training, plus concerts.
Early Music Education - Discover Music uses Kodály method, movement, puppets, live music - kids get hooked on music early, no pressure.
Community & Parent-Child Bonding - Parents and kids learn together, everyone’s part of this music family. Feels like home, not school.
Performance & Mentorship - Students play concerts, masterclasses, sometimes with Zubin Mehta or Pinchas Zukerman. Real stage, real nerves, real pride.
