Lessons · 1-to-1, small group and band
Euphonium lessons in Singapore
The singing voice of the low brass.
Learn euphonium 1-to-1, in a small group with family or friends, or in the Band Experience, at TWA in Singapore’s East. Beginners of every age are welcome.
- Ways to learn
- 1-to-1, group or band
- 1-to-1 from
- $120 a lesson
Your path
Three ways to learn euphonium
Each way teaches something different. Choose one, or combine them: Band Experience members get 5% off private lessons.
1-to-1 euphonium lessons (PSX)
In our Private Studio eXperience (PSX), it’s just you and your teacher, planned around your goals, your pace and your week.
For beginners
- Buzz and embouchure
- Buzz on the mouthpiece and form an embouchure for a warm, mellow sound.
- Breath and tone
- Steady breath support to fill the euphonium’s wide tubing with a full, singing tone.
- Valves and reading
- Valve combinations, scales and articulation, with reading music in bass or treble clef.
- Melody and harmony
- Lyrical solos and band parts that move between melody and harmony, with exam or performance preparation if you wish.
For returning players
- Refresh your technique
- Rebuild good euphonium habits and fix the ones that crept in while you were away.
- Grow your playing
- Range, smooth slurs and a warm, full tone.
- Sight-reading
- Read new music confidently, so pieces and band parts come together faster.
- Music you’ve always wanted to play
- Band classics, solos and popular music, chosen with your teacher.
For advanced players
- Graded exams
- ABRSM and Trinity syllabus pieces, scales, aural tests and sight-reading, up to the higher grades.
- DSA and auditions
- Audition pieces and mock auditions for DSA music, school ensembles and youth bands.
- Advanced technique
- Fast technique, the upper register, vibrato and solo repertoire.
- Performance
- Solo repertoire and stagecraft, so you play with confidence and expression.
60-minute lessons, booked weekly, fortnightly or intensively before an exam or performance.
From $120
a lesson, or 10 lessons (9 paid + 1 free) from $964, plus $5 admin fee. Fees rise with grade.
Book a trial lesson About private lessonsEuphonium with family or friends (PSX Family)
Two or three of you in one lesson with one teacher: parent and child, siblings, partners or friends.
For beginners
- Buzzing
- Buzzing, tone and valve combinations, learned side by side, with one teacher for your group.
- Duets and trios
- Play euphonium parts together from early on, so practice feels like making music.
- Listening together
- Keep time and blend with each other, the first steps of ensemble playing.
- One shared plan
- Set goals as a group and practise together at home between lessons.
For returning players
- Brush up together
- Refresh your euphonium basics side by side, at a pace that suits the group.
- Parts for each of you
- Mixed levels are fine: your teacher sets parts that suit each player.
- Duets and trios
- Play together from the first lesson, so practice feels like making music.
- A shared goal
- Prepare a piece to play together for family and friends.
For advanced players
- Chamber music
- Advanced duets and trios for 2–3 players.
- Blend and tuning
- Match tone, tuning and dynamics so you sound like one group.
- Leading and following
- Cue entries, shape phrases and listen across the group.
- Performing together
- Prepare pieces to perform, for an audience or an exam.
10 × 60-minute lessons (9 paid + 1 free) for 2–3 learners, booked around your group’s schedule.
From $1,446
for 2 learners, or $1,735 for 3 (PSX60 Family, 10 × 60-minute lessons). You pay for 9 lessons; the 10th is free.
Ask about group lessons About PSX FamilyEuphonium in the Band Experience
Play in a wind band for every age, rehearsing on alternate Saturdays and performing through the year.
For beginners
- Month 1: instrument basics
- Hold, assemble and care for your euphonium, and find your first sounds.
- Month 2: reading music
- Basic note and rhythm reading, one step at a time.
- Month 3: your first songs
- Play a few simple songs together as a band.
- Then the main band
- Love it? Join the main band and play through the year.
For returning players
- Your role in the band
- The euphonium sings countermelodies and rich harmonies in the low brass.
- Reading your part
- Read your own part and follow the conductor, from the first rehearsal.
- Sectionals and full band
- Focused sessions with the brass section, then full-band rehearsals that bring it together.
- Performing
- Stage presence and the confidence of performing with the whole band in front of an audience.
For advanced players
- Lead your section
- Take on harder and solo parts in the brass section.
- Perform without instructors
- Take the stage on your own for more of a challenge.
- Ensemble skills
- Balance, tuning and listening across the whole band.
- Exams alongside
- Add 1-to-1 lessons for graded exams, with 5% off PSX as a member.
Your 2027 stages
- Sentosa PerformanceOutdoors on Sentosa
- Outdoor PerformanceDate and place to be confirmed
- Year-End Finale ConcertIndoors, venue to be announced
Perform at your own pace. For a stress-free stage, our instructors can play alongside you at some concerts; for more of a challenge, perform without them. It’s up to what you’re comfortable with and your goals.
New to music? Start with the 3-month Beginner Band: instrument basics, reading music and your first songs. Rent a euphonium for the 3 months from $150. Played before? Join the main band after a free consultation.
$138
a month, Saturdays 2–4 pm. No fees in December.
Join the band About the Band ExperienceAll ages · All levels
Euphonium lessons for every age
Beginner, intermediate or advanced, from schoolchildren to retirees: everyone learns side by side at TWA.
- Children and teens
- ABRSM and Trinity graded exams and DSA music preparation, taught by faculty with music degrees from NAFA, NIE, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory and Kansas State University, several of whom train school bands. Meet the teachers
- Adults
- Something casual after work, or a way back to your secondary school band days. Lessons fit around your schedule, and the band rehearses on Saturday afternoons.
- Seniors
- We go at your pace, so there’s no need to worry about being slow. Playing euphonium keeps hands and fingers moving and coordinated, and learning music keeps the mind active. Music and healthy ageing
Instrument rental · Studio
Rent and practise
Rent a euphonium
Start playing before you buy. Rental is for Band Experience learners and doesn’t include the mouthpiece and accessories.
- Beginner Band, 3 months
- $150
- Members, 1 year from rental
- $360
Practise in our studio
A sound-treated room at Centropod@Changi for up to 6 people, open daily 9 am–9 pm. Bring your instrument; the drum set, piano and amplifiers come at no extra charge.
- Non-peak, 2+ hours
- $20an hour
- Peak, 2+ hours
- $30an hour
Good to know
Euphonium lesson questions
Which way of learning euphonium is right for me?
Choose 1-to-1 lessons to learn at your own pace or prepare for exams, a small group to learn with family or friends, or the Band Experience to play with others and perform. Many learners combine private lessons with the band.
Do I need my own euphonium?
Not to start. If you join the Band Experience, you can rent a euphonium from us: $150 for the Beginner Band’s 3 months, or $360 for the year as a member. Our team can also advise you on buying one. About instrument rental
Can my child prepare for ABRSM, Trinity or DSA on euphonium?
Yes. 1-to-1 lessons can prepare for ABRSM and Trinity graded exams and DSA music auditions, planned with your teacher.
I’m an adult beginner. Is it too late to learn euphonium?
Not at all. Many of our learners start as adults or come back after years away. Lessons fit around your work schedule, and you set the pace.
Can seniors learn euphonium?
Yes. We go at your pace, so there’s no need to worry about being slow. Learning an instrument keeps your hands coordinated and your mind active, and it’s a friendly way to meet people.
Where are lessons held?
Private and small-group lessons are at the TWA studio, #02-48 Centropod@Changi, 80 Changi Road, Singapore 419715.
Euphonium photo at the top of the page by Laura Rivera on Unsplash.
Let’s play together