Triad School of MusicCreate · Inspire · Elevate
Create · Inspire · Elevate

Learn to play. Learn to understand music.

Private and small-group lessons in piano, violin (Western and Indian classical), music theory and music production, taught by pianist and producer Sid Chennalath.

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  • ★5.0 on Google13 parent and student reviews
  • ✓Trinity & RCMGraded exam preparation
  • ♪Since 2013Taught by Sid Chennalath
Scarborough studio & onlinePrivate & small-group classesWestern & Indian music
A Triad School of Music student holding her Trinity College London piano certificate
Trinity College LondonGrade 3 Piano · Level 1 Awarded
Sid Chennalath in his music studio Sid Chennalath · Founder
About the school

We shape careers in music.

Triad School of Music (TSOM) was founded in 2013 by pianist Sid Chennalath and teaches both Western and Indian music. Every student learns to play the instrument and also to understand the theory behind it, because theory is what turns a player into a complete musician.

Students choose private lessons, online or in the Scarborough studio, or a small group class in the studio. Group classes have 4 to 5 students at most, and each student still follows a lesson plan made for them and gets individual attention from the teacher. Alongside teaching, Sid composes, records and produces music, so students learn from someone who works in the industry they may want to join.

Our vision: we create accomplished musicians.
2013Teaching since
5.0Google rating
4Programmes
4–5Max per group class
Our studio

A real studio in Scarborough, made for music

Lessons happen in dedicated rooms: an upright piano, keyboards for small group classes, violins, and a full music production setup.

Studio tour
Group class room: Keyboards for small groups of 4 to 5
Group class roomKeyboards for small groups of 4 to 5
Piano and violin room: Upright piano for lessons and exam practice
Piano and violin roomUpright piano for lessons and exam practice
Music production studio: Studio monitors, MIDI keyboards and a DAW setup
Music production studioStudio monitors, MIDI keyboards and a DAW setup
Piano lesson: Working through the method book
Piano lessonWorking through the method book
Violin lesson: Bowing and reading in the studio
Violin lessonBowing and reading in the studio
Courses

From the first notes to finished productions

Each curriculum starts from the basics and grows with the student: reading staff notation, technique, scales and repertoire.

Upright piano keys in the studio

Piano

All levels

From finding notes on the keyboard to reading and writing staff notation, through the first method books to advanced repertoire.

  • Staff notation
  • Scales & technique
  • Finger exercises
  • Repertoire
Violin student playing in the studio

Violin

Western · Indian classical

From basic bowing exercises to reading notes, writing staff notation, studies and repertoire, in either the Western or Indian classical tradition.

  • Bowing
  • Scales & studies
  • Notation
  • Repertoire
Handwritten and printed sheet music with a pen

Music Theory

With any instrument

The language behind the music: notation, scales, intervals, chords and harmony. Taught alongside instrument lessons or on its own.

  • Notation
  • Intervals & chords
  • Harmony
  • Writing music
Music production setup with digital piano and two screens

Music Production

45 learning hours

Score a piece from the first idea to the finished track using soft synths, hardware and a DAW. For songs, background scores, ads, jingles and corporate films.

  • MIDI programming
  • Real-time & loop-based
  • Arrangement
  • DAW skills

CAD 3,000 · online or in studio

STEP 1

Book a free trial

Choose an instrument and a time that suits you, online or at the studio.

STEP 2

Meet your teacher

We hear where you are now, talk about your goals and suggest a starting level.

STEP 3

Start weekly lessons

Private or small-group classes on a monthly plan, with practice guidance between lessons.

Graded exams

Trinity College London and RCM exam preparation

Students who want a clear goal can work towards graded exams in piano and violin with Trinity College London or The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). Exams give structure, motivation and a certificate recognised around the world.

  • Exam pieces chosen to suit each student
  • Scales, technical work and studies
  • Sight-reading and aural (ear) training
  • Music theory alongside every level
Trinity College LondonThe Royal Conservatory of Music
A young student holding a Trinity College London piano certificate
Trinity Initial Piano
Fees

One simple price for every lesson

The same fee for piano, violin and music theory, private or small group, in the studio or online.

Per lesson
CAD 3030 minutes

Pay as you go. Every lesson is planned for the individual student.

4 lessons a month
CAD 120once a week

The usual plan for steady weekly progress.

8 lessons a month
CAD 240twice a week

Faster progress, ideal before an exam.

First class free. Meet the teacher and try a lesson before you decide.

Timings: Monday to Sunday, by appointment. Morning and evening slots available.

Music Production course: CAD 3,000 for 45 learning hours, online or in studio.

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Student performances

Our students on stage and on screen

Recitals, exam performances and class moments from our students.

Latest class videos

Student Videos

New videos appear here as soon as they’re added on YouTube.

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Photos

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New performances every month

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On Instagram

Latest from the studio

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Free trial & contact

Your first class is on us

Book a free trial lesson online or at the Scarborough studio. Questions about courses, fees or timings? Call, WhatsApp or email and we’ll reply within a day.

Hours
Monday to Sunday, by appointment
Book a free trial classTakes about a minute. We’ll contact you to confirm a time.
Class type *
Experience level *

Just a quick question? WhatsApp us or email triadschoolofmusic@gmail.com.

What parents say

Trusted by families across Scarborough

5.013 reviews on Google
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Questions

Before you start

Do you offer private or group classes?

Both. Private one-on-one lessons are available online and in the studio. In-studio students can also join a small group class of 4 to 5 students at most. Even in a group, each student’s lessons are planned individually and taught personally, so everyone moves at their own pace.

How much are lessons?

CAD 30 for a 30-minute lesson, for any instrument or theory, private or small group, online or in the studio. Most students take 4 lessons a month (CAD 120). Your first class is free.

Do you prepare students for exams?

Yes. We prepare piano and violin students for Trinity College London and Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) graded exams, including pieces, technical work, sight-reading, aural and theory.

Can I take lessons online?

Yes. All courses, including music production, are available online as well as at the Scarborough studio.

Do I need to know music to study production?

No. You don’t have to be a trained musician to become a producer, but you need a good ear. The course starts with basic music study and piano before moving on to MIDI, loop-based and real-time programming and DAW work.

Is music theory included?

Yes. Theory is part of every instrument course, and it can also be studied on its own.

What does the free trial include?

A short lesson where we meet the student, hear their current level and talk about goals, so you can decide before enrolling.

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