Adult Tuition
It’s never too late to start playing.
Individual and group lessons at PMA ventures across the city – a relaxed, focused hour once the work day winds down.
Individual & group options
Choose the pace that fits your week.
Both formats follow the same structured curriculum – the difference is attention and tempo, not quality.
Individual (One-to-One) Lessons
- Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Violin, Viola, Cello
- Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone
- Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Baritone Horn, and Vocals.
- personalised 45- or 60-minute sessions for adult learners of all levels.
Group lessons
- Parents' Choir on Wednesday mornings
- Adult Darbuka (Arabic Drumming) Class
- Community Choir on Saturday mornings
- Limited places, Instrument provided
Adult One-to-One Lessons — Starting 14th September
Personalised 45- or 60-minute lessons for adult learners of all levels, in a supportive, inspiring setting.
Instruments
Piano, Guitar, Singing, Drum Kit, Darbuka, Violin, Viola
Venues
- GEMS School of Research and Innovation — Mon & Tue, 5.30–8.30pm
- GEMS Wellington Al Khail — Thu, 5.30–7.30pm
- GEMS World Academy Dubai — Wed, 5.30–7.30pm
Term Price (11 lessons)
45 Minutes
AED 3,465
60 Minutes
AED 4,334
Academic Year (33 lessons)
45 Minutes
AED 10,395
60 Minutes
AED 13,002
Adult Group Classes — Starting 16th September (except Adult Community Choir)
A vibrant collection of community music programmes for adults, including choir singing and Arabic drumming — encouraging creativity, collaboration, and social connection through the shared experience of music.
CHOIR
Parents' Community Choir
Start your mornings right — grab a coffee, meet up with friends, and lift your spirits with our parent/carer community choir, where singing together brings connection, joy, and a genuine boost to wellbeing.
- GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
- WEK, GIS and NMS Parents/Carers
- Wednesday, 8:00–9:00am
AED 1,143.75
11 weeks · 1 class/week
DRUMMING
Adult Darbuka Class
Learn the rhythms of the Middle East and drum your stress away. Small-group Darbuka classes for adults — boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and connect with fellow rhythm-lovers. Limited places, instrument provided.
- GEMS School of Research & Innovation
- Adults
- Thursday, 6:30–7:30pm
AED 1,617
11 weeks · 1 class/week
CHOIR
Adult Community Choir
Lift your spirits with our parent/carer community choir mornings at SRI, where singing together brings connection, joy, and a genuine boost to wellbeing.
- GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
- WEK, GIS and NMS Parents/Carers
- Wednesday, 8:00–9:00am
AED 1,143.75
11 weeks · 1 class/week
locations
Three studios, one standard.
Mon & Tue 5:30 – 8:30pm
GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI)
Thu 5:30–7:30pm
GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail (WEK)
Wed 8:30–9:30am (WEK, GIS and NMS parents/carers)
Parents'/Community Choir - GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail
Thu 6:30–7:30pm
Adult Darbuka Class - GEMS School of Research & Innovation
Schedule
Weekday evenings and weekend slots.
Priced per term (approx. 11 lessons). Choose a weekday evening or a weekend morning slot.
One - to - One Adult Lessons
Available as 45-minute or 60-minute sessions, billed per term (11 lessons) or academic year (33 lessons).
Adult Group Classes (11 weeks, 1 class/week)
- Parents' Community Choir
- Adult Darbuka Class
One-to-One Adult Lessons
Pick a studio, choose individual or group, and confirm a weekly time – takes about two minutes.