Play with Confidence.
Learn with Joy.

Expert piano, violin, cello, drum & theory lessons for ages 4 and up, just 1 min from Burwood Station.

Try a lesson on us, no strings attached.

For a limited time, your first lesson is completely FREE. It’s the perfect way to find the right instrument, meet your teacher, and see if we are the right fit.

🎵 Free trial lesson
🎵 No enrolment fee
🎵 Introductory rate: $70 → $65 / 30-mins lesson (first term)

All lessons taught by degree-qualified teachers with a Bachelor or Master of Music.

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Award certificate with gold laurel wreath and podium displaying text for the 2026 Quality Business Awards. It recognizes The Best Music School, Sampa Sydney Academy of Music and Performing Arts, in the Municipality of Burwood, NSW, with over 95% quality ratings.

Voted Best Music School in Burwood 2026

We offer high-quality piano, violin, cello, drums and theory lessons for kids and adults in a warm and encouraging studio environment.

Every student gets a personalised learning plan, and real, consistent progress.

🎵 Free trial lesson
🎵 No enrolment fee
🎵 Introductory rate: $70 → $65 / 30-mins lesson (first term)

45 mins & 60 mins lessons are also available, let’s chat!

Lessons we offer

  • A woman with glasses playing a grand piano in a music room with wood paneling and dark curtains.

    PIANO LESSONS

    The perfect starting point for any musical journey. Build hand coordination, musicality and a strong foundation that makes learning other instruments easier down the track.

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  • A young boy is playing electronic drums in an indoor space with large windows. The boy is wearing a white shirt and dark pants, sitting on a stool, focused on the drums. There is a large speaker on a stand nearby, and music sheets on a stand in front of him. Various cables and drum equipment surround him, and the space has a patterned rug on the floor.

    DRUM LESSONS

    Feel the rhythm come alive. Our drum lessons cater to all skill levels, from beginners to developing performers with a focus on solid technique, and genuine fun.

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  • A young boy plays the violin while standing in front of a grand piano on a stage during a performance or practice session.

    VIOLIN LESSONS

    Small instrument, big sound. Improve fine motor skills and musical sensitivity while opening up a world of beautiful, expressive playing.

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  • Young girl playing a cello during a performance, with a pianist visible in the background, in a concert hall setting.

    CELLO LESSONS

    Rich, warm, and deeply rewarding. Cello has a sound unlike any other. Our lessons are designed to help students fall in love with it from day one.

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  • Close-up of a person holding and looking at sheet music in a dimly lit environment.

    MUSIC THEORY

    The secret weapon behind great musicians. Theory lessons give students the knowledge to understand, read, and create music. Makes everything they play sound better.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We currently offer an introductory rate of $65 per lesson for the first term, along with no enrolment fee and a free trial lesson to get you started.

    After your first term, lessons are $70 per 30-minute lesson, in line with Sydney award rates for qualified music teachers.

    All our teacher hold a Bachelor or Master of Music degree, so you’re getting genuinely qualified instruction.

    45 mins and 60 mins classes are also available- just let us know when you enquire.

  • Yes! Your first lesson is completely free, no strings attached. There is no pressure and no commitment required.

    Most students leave knowing exactly which instrument they want to pursue, and ready to book their first term!

  • A few things we're proud of:

    🎵 Degree-qualified teachers with Bachelor and Master of Music credentials

    🎵 Personalised programs tailored to each individual student

    🎵 Regular progress updates so parents always know how their child is going

    🎵 Performance opportunities including student recitals

    🎵 A warm, encouraging environment where students actually enjoy showing up

  • Easy, just fill out our trial form to book your free lesson, or reach out directly:

    📱 Text or WhatsApp: 0450 571 858
    📧 Email: sampa.burwood@gmail.com

    Our studio is just a 1-minute walk from Burwood train station, so we're easy to get to from Strathfield, Ashfield, Croydon, and Homebush.

  • We're at Level 2, 9 Deane Street, Burwood NSW 2134, literally a 1-minute walk from Burwood train station.

    We're easy to reach from surrounding suburbs including Strathfield, Ashfield, Croydon, and Homebush.

    Ticketed street parking is also available nearby, or Burwood Plaza & Westfield Burwood for free parking.

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Our Story

A group of children and two adults posed together in a music performance space with a grand piano and a large windowed wall behind them.

At SAMPA, we believe music is for everyone.

Founded in Sydney, our academy was built on a simple idea: that great teaching changes lives. Our qualified educators, each holding a Bachelor or Master of Music and a Working with Children Check, bring warmth, expertise, and genuine passion to every lesson.

We work closely with families to find schedules that fit real life, and we celebrate every student's progress. For ages 4 and up, we'd love to be part of your musical journey.

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Ready to get started?

Book your free trial lesson today and meet your teacher, try the instrument, and see what SAMPA is all about. Completely free.

👉 Enquire now to secure your spot

Text: 0450 571 858 (TEXT/WHATSAPP ONLY)
Email: sampa.burwood@gmail.com
Level 2/9 Deane St, Burwood - 1 min walk from the train station.