The 16th edition of our flagship Etude Competition returns to Bahrain. Full schedule and registration details will be announced closer to the date.
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Russian-tradition music education, international examinations, and real performance opportunities — for ages four and above.
"Our daughter walked in painfully shy. Six months later she performed in their concert hall — and hasn't stopped smiling since. The teachers don't just teach music; they build courage."
Our Programs
Ten disciplines. One exceptional faculty.





Music education
that lasts
a lifetime.
Life in Music was founded on a simple belief: every child carries a musician within them. Our role is to uncover that gift — through rigorous Russian-tradition training, personal mentorship, and the transformative power of performance.
We don't teach music as a hobby. We develop musicians.



Upcoming Events
Recitals, examinations and seasonal showcases — open to families and friends of the school.
Our annual Winter Concert featuring students across all programmes — soloists, ensembles, choir and ballet.
Event details →A different kind
of music education.
Individual Attention
Each student learns in their own soundproof classroom with a personally assigned teacher who tracks progress and communicates directly with parents.
Performance at the Core
Our concert hall — equipped with a grand piano — hosts regular student recitals. Performance builds confidence, courage, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Internationally Certified
We offer ABRSM and Trinity examinations, plus periodic assessments by examiners approved by the Russian State Music Academy.
Expert Faculty
Every teacher is hand-selected from prestigious music institutions with demonstrated expertise in both performance and pedagogy.
Regular Parent Updates
We hold scheduled meetings with parents and guardians to discuss each student's progress, goals, and development.
Established & Trusted
Founded in 2006, Life in Music is one of Bahrain's longest-running professional music academies, with a proven record.
Preparing students not just to play music — but to compete on a world stage.
— Life in Music Faculty
2008
Sid Ramchander
Winner of Young Musician of the Gulf. First Bahrain student to enter the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles with a distinguishing mark, continuing his career in Europe.
2010
Hyuk Nam Koong
Winner of Young Musician of the Gulf. 1st Prize at the 1st Bahrain International Chopin Competition and 3rd Prize at the 1st Gulf International Chopin Competition in Kuwait.
2010
Wan Ru Thang
1st Prize at the 1st Bahrain International Chopin Competition. Winner of the 1st Chopin & A Cup of H.E. Ambassador of Poland to Kuwait. Accepted to the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles under Maestro Eugene Moguilevsky.
2022 & 2023
Haya & Layan Abdulla Al Hamad
Selected by the Ministry of Education to perform a piano duet at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Invited to represent Bahrain at the First Children's Cultural Forum in Moscow, Russia.
2024
Haya & Layan Abdulla Al Hamad
Performed two duets and a solo concerto with the prestigious Yaroslavl Philharmonic Orchestra in Russia for Bahrain's National Day celebration, upon the invitation of the Russian Federation and renowned Bahraini Maestro Waheed Al-Khan.
2025
Mingcheng Si
2nd Prize Winner, Group A — 1st Steinway Piano Competition GCC.
2025
Rancheng Xu
3rd Prize Winner, Group B — 1st Steinway Piano Competition GCC.
Life in Music, captured.
Student recitals, competitions, and everyday musical moments from our school in Bahrain.





Tuition, made simple.
Pay per year, per term (4 + 3 + 3 months), or monthly. Registration is 15 BD. Per-term enrolment requires a refundable 100 BHD security deposit applied to your final term.
- ◆10% sibling discount from the 3rd child onwards
- ◆Twice-weekly instrumental students get a FREE group theory class
- ◆External exam fees (ABRSM / Trinity / RMS) billed separately
All prices in Bahraini Dinar (BD). Full table available on the Fees page.
Give your child
the gift of music.
Registration is now open for all programmes. Classes are limited — secure your place today.
Or call us: +973 36798866 · lifeinmusicbahrain@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept students from age four for early-years music and ballet, and from age five for vocal training. Most instrumental programmes begin between ages five and seven, depending on the child's readiness.
Yes. We invite every prospective family to book an introductory session so the child can meet their potential teacher and experience our environment before enrolling.
We prepare students for ABRSM and Trinity College London graded examinations, alongside periodic assessments by examiners approved by the Russian State Music Academy.
Every member of our faculty is hand-selected from prestigious international music institutions and brings both performance experience and a deep commitment to teaching.
It is a globally respected pedagogical lineage that emphasises technical foundation, expressive depth and disciplined practice. It is the curriculum that has produced generations of world-class musicians.
Our concert hall hosts regular student recitals throughout the year, alongside seasonal showcases, competitions and ensemble performances.
Most instrumental programmes are taught one-to-one in soundproof classrooms. Group formats are available for vocal, choir, guitar ensemble, ballet, art and music theory.
Please contact us for current pricing and available slots — we will match you to the right programme, teacher and schedule.
We are located at Villa 1653, Road 4633, Block 646 in Sanad, near the Isa Town multi-school complex. On-site and street parking is available for parents.
Use the registration form on our website, message us on WhatsApp, or call any of our numbers during opening hours. We respond personally within one working day.
