Music & dance classes in Kathmandu
Vocal, guitar, keyboard and piano, flute (bansuri), tabla, madal, dance and Zumba, for children and adults, from complete beginner to advanced. In person at Chabahil, or online.
- 8 disciplines
- Kids & adults
- Basic & advanced batches
- In person & online
Learn with performers, not just teachers
Our teachers have devoted decades to their crafts, and our students get a real stage every month at our Monthly Programme and a real studio at Daju Bhai Studio.
Most popularVocal (singing)
Swar, sargam and riyaz with harmonium, from Nepali modern and folk songs to Hindustani classical ragas.
Guitar
Acoustic and electric: chords and strumming for your favourite Nepali songs, then scales, solos and insights into production.
Keyboard & piano
Taught by the audio executive and chief arranger of Daju Bhai Studio, from first melodies to chords and arrangement.
Flute (bansuri)
Raga-based bansuri lessons with Guru Nagendra Bikram Rai, from your first clear note to Raga Yaman.
Tabla & madal
Tabla and madal with Guru Jagannath Dhaugoda: classical rhythm and the heartbeat of Nepali folk music.
Dance
Nepali cultural dances and modern crew choreography with ECA Dance Crew, from first steps to the big stage.
Zumba
High-energy dance fitness in our hall: stay fit and have fun, even with a busy city life.
StudioRecord your song
Composition, arrangement and recording at Daju Bhai Studio, our in-house studio since 2019.
Joining is simple
No contracts and no semester minimums. Try first, pay once to join, then learn month to month.
Call or visit
Tell us the class, the learner's age and level, and the batch that suits you: morning, afternoon or evening.
Take 2–3 demo classes
Meet your teacher and try the class before you pay the monthly fee.
Pay one admission fee
Paid once, before classes formally start. It covers every class, even if you add or switch classes later.
Learn & perform
Enrol month to month or by semester, practise, and take the stage at our Monthly Programme.
Class fees & batch timings
Choose a batch that suits your day, try 2–3 demo classes, then enrol month to month or by semester.
Book your demo class
Take 2–3 demo classes with our teachers before you pay the monthly fee. Call or email us to choose your class and batch. Open Sunday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM.
Opening hours
Classes and enquiries at our Chabahil academy.
- Sunday – Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- Public holidaysHours may differ
Batches
- Separate batches for basic and advanced levels
- Children’s batches, with parents welcome to sit in
- Switch instruments any time, with no new admission fee
Fees
Monthly fee per class. Semester payment is also available.
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Children's batches, big dreams
Children learn in their own batches, at their own pace, with teachers who know how to keep young learners excited. Parents are always welcome: we have an open-door policy, and many parents sit in to learn how to help at home.
Our young students sing and play at our Monthly Programme and compete in the junior category of ECA Idol, and some have gone further: Binamra Subedi earned the fastest buzzer of his blind audition on The Voice Kids Nepal, and Diliza Ruwali, who came to ECA at a very young age, became a finalist of The Voice Kids Season 4.
- 15 minutes of practice a day, six days a week, is all we ask to start
- Children can switch instruments with no new admission fee
- Our children's vocal batch video has 148K views on TikTok
Learn from anywhere, or bring ECA to your school
Online classes
Can't come to Chabahil? Take live lessons with our teachers online, from anywhere in Nepal or abroad. Call us to plan the right format for your class.
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Developing a proper, standard curriculum for extracurricular activities and supplying trained instructors to schools and colleges has always been our primary objective. Our ambition is to design an ECA curriculum and integrate it into the national curriculum.
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Visit ECA Training HubCommon questions
Do I pay a separate admission fee for each class?
No. You pay the admission fee only once, when you first enrol. Joining more classes or switching classes later costs no extra admission fee.
Can I try a class before paying?
Yes. Every student can take 2 to 3 demo classes before paying the monthly fee. The admission fee is paid before classes formally start.
How long does it take to learn an instrument?
It depends on the learner, their age and how much they practise. With regular practice, a basic level is reachable within a few months; most students keep learning long term because they enjoy it.
Can I enrol month to month?
Yes. There is no semester minimum: every student chooses month-to-month or semester enrolment.
Take 2–3 demo classes, then decide.
Meet your teacher, try the class and see our studio and stage. Open Sunday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM, opposite Chabahil Stupa.