Arrows Music Pte. Ltd

Arrows Music is a boutique music school at 18B Keong Saik Road in Chinatown, Singapore, offering drum lessons Singapore families and adults can take one-on-one or as part of a band programme. Google Maps lists it as a music school, and its website describes a band-first, performance-driven approach for students of all ages and levels.

Lessons and programmes

• Drums and percussion - from rudiments to groove across rock, jazz and pop, as private or group lessons.
• Guitar, bass and keys - private one-on-one lessons on electric guitar, bass and keyboard, focused on tone, feel and playing with a band.
• Vocals - private sessions combining technique, ear training and performance coaching.
• Band programmes - structured ensemble programmes where students rehearse songs and perform.
• Trinity Rock and Pop - the school states it is an official Trinity College London examination centre, with Grade 1 to 8 in drums, guitar, bass, keys and vocals.
• Holiday workshops - intensive seasonal camps for beginners and returning players.

Why students choose Arrows Music

The school teaches every instrument in the context of playing with others, with regular showcases built into the programme. It is led by founder and head of percussion Zi Jaafar, a drummer, bandleader and educator whose background includes more than 20 years as a percussionist and section leader with the Singapore Armed Forces Band, and who also teaches drums at Tanglin Trust School and NEXUS International School. The school publishes student results, including a first prize in the Advance category of the TCM Drum Challenge 2025 and Trinity College London drum grades awarded with Merit.

Families quoted on the website praise the teacher's patience with young children, the soundproofed rooms and well-equipped drum kits, and the flexible scheduling for working adults. The school's Google reviews are shown on its website with a 5.0 rating.

Location and enquiries

The studio is in the Keong Saik area of Chinatown, close to the central business district. Use the enquiry form on the school's website or contact the school to ask about lessons, availability and fees, which are not published online.