About
STACCATO! is a Singapore-based music school that specializes in teaching classical music to children and adults in a fun, creative and unconventional way. Founded in 2009, the school was created to provide a holistic learning experience that not only builds music competence but also nurtures a genuine love and appreciation for classical music. Its programmes are carefully designed to engage students from as young as six months old through early childhood music and movement, and to support older learners with structured piano and drum curricula.
At STACCATO!, lessons focus on creativity, enjoyment, and expression rather than rote learning alone. The school’s approach includes improvisation, composition, performance opportunities, and exposure to music history and composers, helping students understand the stories and ideas behind the music they play. Group classes such as Baby Mozart and Bach Lab allow children to learn together, develop social skills, and build confidence, while individual lessons give more advanced students focused guidance on technique and musicianship. STACCATO! also encourages participation in concerts, festivals, and competitions, and supports students who apply for Direct School Admission (DSA) through music, making it a strong choice for families seeking serious yet enjoyable classical music training.
FAQs
STACCATO! specializes in classical music, taught in a creative, engaging and unconventional way to make it enjoyable and accessible for learners of all ages.
Programmes start from early childhood, with music and movement classes for babies and toddlers, and extend to children, teens, and youth up to about 19 years old.
The school offers early childhood music and movement, creative piano and keyboard classes, drum lessons, and structured classical programmes such as Baby Mozart, Bach Lab and other progressive courses.
While students can prepare for exams and performances, STACCATO! emphasizes holistic development, creativity, improvisation, composition, and cultivating a lasting love for classical music rather than exam pressure alone