With a decade of experience as a teacher my aim is to help students unlock the meaning and message in music. I approach each lesson fully committed to spark a student’s imagination and exploration and equip them with practical learning skills along with music theory using current technology and modern techniques. As a piano teacher I aim to guide students acquire strong basic foundation for playing proficiently and also to understand musical elements and context of every piece they learn. Above all, I encourage students to appreciate and enjoy the music they play.

Savindhya Wijesekera

With a decade of experience as a teacher my aim is to help students unlock the meaning and message in music. I approach each lesson fully committed to spark a student’s imagination and exploration and equip them with practical learning skills along with music theory using current technology and modern techniques. As a piano teacher I aim to guide students acquire strong basic foundation for playing proficiently and also to understand musical elements and context of every piece they learn. Above all, I encourage students to appreciate and enjoy the music they play.

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With a decade of experience as a teacher my aim is to help students unlock the meaning and message in music. I approach each lesson fully committed to spark a student’s imagination and exploration and equip them with practical learning skills along with music theory using current technology and modern techniques.

As a piano teacher I aim to guide students acquire strong basic foundation for playing proficiently and also to understand musical elements and context of every piece they learn. Above all, I encourage students to appreciate and enjoy the music they play.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Registered Educator at Trinity Guildhall, ABRSM, LCM examination boards
January 1, 2013 - Present
Taught music theory, piano skills, and prepared students for their graded music exams under recognized international boards since 2013.
Educator at Yamaha School of Music & Arts
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Delivered music courses including theory (Classical, Jazz, Pop), ear training, and conducted online and one-on-one piano lessons for students ages 5-65 during 2023.
Private Piano Teacher at Self-employed
December 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Provided personalized piano lessons to students over a 10-year period, developing their skills and musicianship tailored to their individual goals.
Solo Performer at Cinnamon Hotels, Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
December 31, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Performed solo piano concerts at prestigious hotels in Sri Lanka between 2013 and 2020.
Recording Artist & Keyboard/Acoustic Piano Accompanist and Arranger
December 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Worked as a recording artist and accompanist, arranging music and supporting other musicians from 2020 to 2022.
Solo Performer at Cinnamon hotels, Mount Lavinia hotel
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Solo pianist performing at hotel venues, spanning classical, jazz, and contemporary repertoire.
Recording artiste
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Recording artiste contributing performances in studio projects and productions.
Keyboard/ Acoustic Piano Accompanist and Arranger
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Accompanist for keyboard/acoustic piano and arranger work across collaborations and performances.

Education

at Trinity College of Music, London
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
at Institute of Western Music and Speech (IWMS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025
at Trinity College of Music, London
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
at Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
at Institute of Western Music and Speech (IWMS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

Registered Educator at Trinity Guildhall, ABRSM, LCM examination boards
January 1, 2013 - August 5, 2025
Registered Educator
January 1, 2013 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other