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Personalised piano education for every learner.

Individual lessons, innovative individualised group piano classes and specialised music education in Phnom Penh.

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Did you know that

Ocarina is…

Founded in 2014 — over a decade of piano teaching in Phnom Penh, with students from many of the city's international schools.

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Open since September 2014

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Students taught since we opened

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Students from all backgrounds

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Teaching hours in 2025–2026

From first notes to advanced repertoire — children build confidence, learn to practise on their own, and genuinely enjoy playing.

What sets us apart

Why parents choose Ocarina

Group Piano

Introducing Individualised Group Piano

A unique approach to piano education, exclusive to Ocarina.

Personal learning plan

Individual teacher feedback

One keyboard per student

Learn together. Progress individually.

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Unlike traditional group lessons, every student follows a personalised learning plan while benefiting from the motivation of learning alongside others. The teacher circulates continuously, giving each student precise personal corrections throughout the session — every student works on their own piece, at their own level, with their own objectives. Maximum 6 students per class, each with their own keyboard and headphones.

Individualised Group Piano classroom at Ocarina

Our programmes

Every child learns differently. Piano education should reflect that.

At Ocarina, we don't believe one teaching format suits every learner. That's why we've developed four complementary learning paths, each designed to meet different ages, abilities and educational needs.

Sessions are 1 hour weekly, except the private lesson (45 min).

Ages 3–5 · Piano Awakening Program
Hello Piano
45 min · Ages 3–5

Hello Piano

An early piano awakening program — your child's very first joyful contact with the keyboard, sounds, and music, in a small group.

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Hello Piano is designed for toddlers to become familiar with the keyboard, sounds, and their own senses. Children explore the first notions of solfège, discover the notes, sing, and work on rhythm — all through a joyful musical moment in a small group.

  • First contact with the keyboard & sounds
  • Introduction to solfège & note recognition
  • Singing and rhythm games
  • Small-group setting
  • Prepares children for Group Piano at age 5
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Ages 6–18
New 2026/27 Group Piano
1 h · Ages 6–18

Group Piano

Individualised learning in a small-group setting — developed by Ocarina since 2014. Each child progresses at their own pace, builds real confidence, and learns to practise independently.

Location: currently at our Central Mansions campus only. Coming soon at our BKK campus.

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Unlike traditional group lessons, every student follows a personalised learning plan while benefiting from the motivation of learning alongside others. The teacher circulates continuously, giving each student precise personal corrections throughout the session — every student works on their own piece, at their own level, with their own objectives. Maximum 6 students per class, each with their own keyboard and headphones. The result is a lesson where every student stays engaged, receives regular individual guidance and progresses at a pace that matches their own development.

More real practice time

Each student plays throughout the entire session — no waiting, no following another student's pace.

Motivation through the group

Working alongside peers reduces the fear of mistakes, normalises effort, and creates natural emulation.

Autonomy built in

Students learn to re-read, self-correct, and stabilise their own work — essential for long-term progress.

The core mechanism: corrected repetition. The student plays → the teacher gives a short, precise correction → the student replays immediately → the right gesture settles into muscle memory. Repeated throughout the session, this is what transforms instruction into reflex.

The private lesson remains the ideal choice when a student needs fully dedicated individual attention or is preparing for competitions. For specific learning and attention needs (ADHD, DYS), our dedicated Specialised Music Education Programme (SMEP) offers an adapted curriculum and bespoke scores, taught by a teacher licensed in NMTAP (Neurologic Music Therapy Affiliate Professional).

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Private Lesson
45 min · Ages 6–18 & adults

Private Lesson

45 minutes of fully dedicated one-to-one time. The most focused format — ideal for students who want a fully personalised pace, and required for competition preparation.

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Optional Music Theory
1 h · Ages 6–10 & 11–18

Music Theory & Solfège

Wednesdays 16:30–17:30 at both branches. A complete musicianship programme that directly accelerates piano learning. Strongly recommended alongside piano classes.

  • Notes & rhythm reading
  • Singing
  • Ear training
  • Collective music projects
  • Music history
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New 2026/27 Specialised Music Education Programme (SMEP)
45 min (variable, depending on assessment) · Ages 6+

Specialised Music Education Programme (SMEP)

A fully adapted private format with bespoke scores and a tailored curriculum for specific learning and attention needs — including ADHD and dyslexia (DYS). 45 minutes per week, one-to-one, with dedicated progress tracking. Taught by a teacher licensed in NMTAP (Neurologic Music Therapy Affiliate Professional).

Enrolment works differently for this programme: it includes a pre-assessment, the creation of a fully adapted curriculum, and individualised support throughout. Contact us to learn more!

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What the programme includes: individual learning plans, adapted teaching strategies, flexible pacing, regular communication with families, and continuous progress monitoring.

Suitable for children with: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other learning differences.

Our expertise: taught by a teacher certified as a Neurologic Music Therapy® Associate Professional (NMTAP), with ongoing professional development in neurodevelopment and music education.

SMEP is a specialised music education programme. It is not a music therapy service.

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Adults (18+) · Adult Piano Programme
Adult Piano
45 min · 18 and up

Adult Piano

Whether you're picking piano back up or starting from zero, our individual (1-to-1) adult programme offers a pace adapted to adults, a repertoire built around your taste, and a relaxed atmosphere — a real moment of pleasure in your week.

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Additional options
Advanced students
Competition Preparation
Advanced · Elective

Competition Preparation

Intensive 1-to-1 pathway for students preparing international competitions — dedicated coaching, curated repertoire, and regular mock performances. Requires private lesson format.

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Specialised Music Education Program

Need a more personalised approach?

Every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy music. Our Specialised Music Education Program is designed for children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning differences, adapting music education to the way each child learns.

What the programme includes

  • Individual learning plans
  • Adapted teaching strategies
  • Flexible pacing
  • Regular communication with families
  • Continuous progress monitoring

Suitable for children with

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Dyslexia
  • Dyspraxia
  • Other learning differences

Our expertise

Our approach combines extensive experience in piano education with advanced professional training in neurodevelopment and music, helping us adapt teaching to each child's individual needs.

  • Neurologic Music Therapy® Associate Professional (NMTAP)
  • Ongoing professional development in neurodevelopment and music education
  • Structured educational approach
  • Individualised learning plans

SMEP is a specialised music education programme. It is not a music therapy service.

More than learning piano, we want every child to build confidence, experience success and develop a lifelong enjoyment of music.

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Take a look inside

A tour of Ocarina

Studio tour

Recital — June 2026

Fees

Simple, transparent pricing

First, try a class.

One-off · no commitment

Introduction and Assessment Sessions

$12.50 group / 30 min

Discover the method before you enrol — not a programme, just a single session

  • Group Introduction and Assessment session — $12.50 (30 min)
  • Individual meeting — $20 (30 min)
  • Meet your teacher, try a real lesson

Once you enrol, this is what you'll pay:

Once a year

All students

Starter Kit

$75

Purchased once per school year, per student — piano and theory books, music notebooks, and recital access with 2 tickets included

  • Yearly enrolment fees
  • Piano and theory books
  • Music notebooks
  • Recital access + 2 tickets
  • 1 assessment check-up session
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Ages 6–18 · Private

Private Lesson

$40 / hour

$720 per semester (18 weeks)

  • Ages 6–18: alternative to Group Piano — not available for ages 3–5
  • 45 min · 100% dedicated teacher time
  • Required for competition preparation
  • Tailored entirely to the student
  • Can be combined with group class
  • Adults: see the flexible pack below

Pack · 10 lessons

Adult Piano

$40 / lesson

$400 for 10 lessons — usable within 3 months

  • 45 min private lessons
  • Flexible — no semester commitment
  • Same rate as semester pricing
  • Recital access via your starter kit

Adapted · 1-to-1

Specialised Music Education Programme (SMEP)

$60 / hour

$1,080 per semester (18 weeks)

  • Taught by a teacher licensed in NMTAP (Neurologic Music Therapy Affiliate Professional)
  • Fully adapted private format (45 min)
  • Bespoke scores & tailored curriculum
  • For ADHD, dyslexia (DYS) & attention needs
  • Dedicated progress tracking · ages 6+
Optional add-on

Ages 6–10 & 11–18 · Wed 16:30–17:30

Music Theory & Solfège

$15 / hour

$270 per semester (18 weeks)

  • Optional — added on top of Group or Private Piano
  • Treble & bass clef reading
  • Note & rhythm recognition
  • Ear training throughout
  • Highly recommended by our teachers
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Commitment

All programmes run by semester (18 weeks). The only exception is the adult 10-lesson private pack, which is flexible and usable within 3 months.

Missed classes: cannot be refunded.

Family offer

More family, more savings

10% sibling discount

10% off group class fees from the 3rd child onward in the same family.

Reduced kit — 2nd child

Sibling kit at $45 instead of $75 — admin fees waived.

Discounted Introduction and Assessment session for every sibling

Every new family member gets a free Introduction and Assessment session before committing.

Getting started

Ready to enrol?

1

Book your Introduction and Assessment session

Check available slots on our form — next Introduction and Assessment session: 4 & 5 September 2026.

2

Meet the teacher

Discover our premises and ask all your questions — an essential step to start with total clarity.

3

Confirm your enrolment

Choose your weekly time slot for the semester and complete payment.

4

Let's begin!

Receive your confirmation and start your first lesson.

5

Semester assessment

At the end of each semester, an assessment class reviews your progress against your goals and sets new objectives for the next one.

Back to school · 2026/27

4 & 5 September 2026

Try a class

Come and try — meet your teacher and discover the method.

7 September 2026

Start the school year 26/27

The new semester starts for all enrolled students.

Interested in our program?

Discover how our school works

Do I enrol for the whole semester?

Yes, students enrol by semester to ensure continuity and steady musical progress.

Can I join mid-semester?

Yes, new students may join during the semester whenever places are available.

When do lessons take place?

After school on weekdays, and on weekends, depending on teacher availability.

Do we keep the same time slot every week?

Yes — each student keeps the same weekly lesson time throughout the semester. Slots are chosen at enrolment according to both family and teacher availability.

Is there a real curriculum, or is it improvised?

Lessons follow a structured curriculum inspired by the French Conservatory system, with 8 levels and semester assessments to track progress, taught by qualified teachers and adapted to each student's pace and goals.

What happens during an assessment class?

Once per semester, we hold an assessment class to check whether the semester's objectives were reached. We evaluate progress and current level, then set the objectives for the following semester.

Where to find us

Visit us at one of our two campuses

Ocarina welcomes families at two bright, welcoming branches in central Phnom Penh — both fully equipped with pianos, headphones and dedicated teaching spaces.

Ocarina BKK3 branch

BKK3

Our garden-side studio — light-filled, calm, and surrounded by greenery.

Ocarina Central Mansions branch

Central Mansions

A spacious, central teaching space with a dedicated children's corner.

From our community

Discover their stories

Join hundreds of families who have chosen Ocarina since 2014.

"
After a discouraging start elsewhere, my daughter learned to love the piano again. In her very first lesson she played a whole piece with her teacher. She reads her notes now, so she's never lost practising at home. The joy of playing goes hand in hand with real rigour.
Chloé N. · Parent of a 7-year-old
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My teenage son actually looks forward to his lesson every week. The small group keeps him motivated, and the teacher gives him real feedback every single time. In one year he's gone from hesitant to playing pieces he's proud of.
David M. · Parent of a teenager
"
I started as a complete beginner at 41. I was nervous, but the atmosphere is warm and the pace is just right for me. Six months in, I'm playing songs I never thought I could. It's the best hour of my week.
Sophea K. · Adult student

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