What age can my child start at Melodica?

Melodica says children can start music lessons from age 4. Its ballet page lists classes from Mummy & Me at 2-3 years; ask your branch which ballet levels it runs.

Where are the Melodica branches?

Melodica's branches include Wasl Road, Palm Jumeirah, Al Furjan, The Villa, Silicon Central, Burjuman, Times Square, Meadows, Jumeirah Islands, Motor City, Meydan, Mirdif, Deira City Centre, Dubai Investments Park, Dubai Hills, Circle Mall, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Festival City and Town Square in Dubai; Abu Dhabi Mall and Masdar City in Abu Dhabi; and Al Zahia in Sharjah. Pick one to see its address, hours and contact.

How much do lessons cost at Melodica?

Melodica does not publish a fee list. Its FAQ says prices vary by package, offers, lesson length and location, and the smallest package is four lessons per subject. Call or email your branch for current fees.

Is there a free trial class?

Trial classes are available for every subject, but Melodica says they are paid only. Book on melodica.ae/trial-class and choose your branch.

Can my two children share a lesson?

Melodica's FAQ says music lessons are one-to-one, so siblings need separate slots. For dance, children of the same age and level can join the same class.

Do we need to buy an instrument first?

No. Melodica provides instruments during lessons, but expects students to have one at home for practice. Teachers recommend books after the first evaluation.

Can my child take music exams there?

Melodica offers coaching and exams with ABRSM, Trinity, MTB and RAD, plus in-house internal exams by nomination. Exam fees are non-refundable; ask your branch about dates.

Melodica Music Academy, Wasl Road: music and dance classes for kids

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Where22 branchesJumeirah, Al Zahia +20See on the map
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Book online

Melodica Music Academy teaches music and dance to children and adults at branches across Dubai, from Wasl Road and Palm Jumeirah to Mirdif and Dubai Festival City, plus Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Melodica's site lists piano, guitar, violin, drums, singing, keyboard, ukulele, saxophone, and flute and recorder, plus ballet, hip hop, contemporary and jazz dance. Its FAQ says music lessons are one-to-one, and the teacher shapes each lesson around the child's age, interest and level. Melodica says it was established in 2013 and describes coaching and exams with ABRSM, Trinity, MTB and RAD, two main student concerts a year (before the summer holidays and in winter), and a ballet ladder that starts with Mummy & Me for 2 to 3 year olds. Children can start music lessons from age 4. Trial classes are paid, the smallest package is four lessons per subject, and prices depend on package, lesson length and branch, so ask your branch for current fees. Which instruments and dance styles run varies by branch, so ask before you book.

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The activity

Music Lessons, explained

Music lessons give children a weekly, one-to-one slot with a teacher on a single instrument, such as piano, guitar, violin, drums or voice. Beginners learn to hold the instrument, find notes, keep a steady beat and read simple music, then build up to full pieces. Along the way children practise focus, patience, memory and hand coordination, and many enjoy the goal of a concert or a graded exam. Weekly lessons work best with short practice sessions at home in between. Many children start piano at around four or five, while instruments like guitar or saxophone often suit slightly older children with bigger hands and more stamina.

Who it's for

Children and adults at all levels, beginner to advanced. Melodica's FAQ says children can start music lessons from age 4; its piano page says children from age 4 are welcome. The academy's ballet page lists Mummy & Me (2-3 years), Baby Ballet (3-4), Ballerina (4-5) and Pre-Primary to Grade 8 (5 years and above, teens, adults); ask your branch which of these levels it runs. The FAQ says teachers support learners with learning disabilities and families can ask for a teacher with special-needs experience when registering.

What to expect

Start with a trial class, booked on Melodica's website, where you choose your branch; trial classes are paid. Melodica's FAQ says music lessons are one-to-one, so siblings need separate slots; children of the same age and level can share a dance class. Melodica provides instruments during lessons, and the teacher recommends a book package after the first evaluation. Dance students are told the uniform on registration. Lessons run weekly at the same day and time, the smallest package is four lessons per subject, and packages are non-refundable but can be transferred to another student. Arrive five minutes before the lesson starts.

Highlights

One-to-one lessons (per Melodica's FAQ) in piano, guitar, violin, drums, singing, keyboard, ukulele, saxophone, and flute and recorder (melodica.ae)
Dance classes in ballet, hip hop, contemporary and jazz; ask which run at your branch (melodica.ae)
Coaching and exams with ABRSM, Trinity, MTB and RAD (melodica.ae)
Music lessons from age 4; ballet levels from Mummy & Me at 2-3 years (melodica.ae)
Two main student concerts a year (before the summer holidays and in winter) plus smaller events; taking part is optional (melodica.ae)
Branches across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, each with its own phone and email (melodica.ae)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

On Google, the Wasl Road branch is rated 4.8 from 1,044 reviews, Palm Jumeirah 4.8 from 1,094, and Al Zahia in Sharjah 4.9 from 778. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it.

The facts

Ages: Music lessons from age 4; ballet levels from Mummy & Me (2-3 years) academy-wide - confirm which levels run at your branch
Schedule: Weekly lessons at a fixed day and time, booked with the branch; call the branch for lesson times
Trial: Paid trial class available for every subject; book online and choose your branch
Where: Wasl Vita Mall, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
How to book: melodica.ae/trial-class · +971 4 385 5510 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Every day10am–10pm

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Music and dance classes listed (melodica.ae)
Hours from Melodica's contact page; the Google listing shows 10AM-9PM on weekdays and 9AM-9PM at weekends (melodica.ae)
Every branch is inside a mall or retail centre; pick a branch on this page for its address, hours and contact (melodica.ae)
Instruments are provided in lessons; a home instrument is expected for practice (melodica.ae)
Payment online by link or at the branch by cash or card; Tabby, Tamara and 4-instalment Visa options; no cheques or bank transfers (melodica.ae)
Packages cannot be refunded but can be transferred to another student; extended freezes only in July and August, where the package allows (melodica.ae)
Online lessons are available for holidays and travel (melodica.ae)
Parents should be back for pick-up five minutes before the lesson ends (melodica.ae)