Trinity, Rockschool, UNISA and ABRSM Exams
Our standard course is Grade based (1-8), but also offers Post Grade learning. It includes theoretical, practical, hearing test and improvisational components, based on internationally recognized standards. Each lesson has already been planned with full lesson plans available to you, so that you always know where you are in the material, what comes next and how many lessons remain until you complete the grade.
Each grade takes between 12 and 16 weeks to complete. Progress and performances are gathered and stored through the keeping of a portfolio of evidence on a memory storage device. Should you move or choose a different music school, this portfolio of evidence can be used to show your progress.
We also facilitate your learning and help you to easily pass internationally recognized Courses, like Rock school and Trinity School of Music.
Trinity College London Syllabus:
Grade 1, the entry-level exam, focuses on the performance of basic pieces and scales. By contrast, Grade 8, the most challenging level, requires students to demonstrate a range of skills, including improvisation, sight-reading, and a deep understanding of music education and theory.
The first five grades serve as a measure of a student’s early musical development, with each grade earning them a certificate. Grade 5 is a pivotal point, acting as a prerequisite for Grades 6, 7, and 8, and introducing a theoretical component. Students cannot bypass Grade 5 to move directly to Grade 6, regardless of their existing skills. However, if a student’s initial skill level is high enough, they can start their examined musical journey at Grade 5, skipping Grades 1-4.
From Grade 5 onwards, students must take Grades 6, 7, and 8 sequentially, along with corresponding Theory exams. Each grade contributes a certain number of UCAS points, which are considered when applying to higher education institutions. Typically, music colleges require students to have completed Grade 8 before they can be accepted.
Performance is at the heart of Trinity’s graded music assessments as we believe that musicianship is most effectively demonstrated through practical performance.
Real songs, real skills, real progress. With our huge range of hit songs spanning all contemporary styles, you get to play the music you love, while developing the huge range of skills that professional musicians need.
Our exams can be taken in Piano, Singing, Brass, Electronic Keyboard, Organ, Classical and Acoustic Guitar, Drum Kit & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind and Jazz Woodwind and Theory of Music.
Rockschool music qualifications are designed specifically for the modern musician. They cover a spectrum of levels, from beginner to advanced. The graded music exams offered by Rockschool Awards ensure that dedication and effort are recognized, irrespective of the learner's age or prior musical background.
Whether you're just starting out with your instrument, advancing to higher education, or honing your advanced technique, the Rockschool qualification does more than just enhance your playing skills. It broadens your technical expertise, provides a solid understanding of music theory, and allows you to learn some of the most iconic songs from the pop music world.
Whether you're a beginner on the guitar or advancing to higher levels of education, a Rockschool Guitar Grade can enhance your playing skills, broaden your technical knowledge and provide a firm understanding of music theory. All this while you learn some of the most iconic songs from the pop music scene.
The Rockschool Piano syllabus serves as a crucial tool for modern-day pianists. It holds nine levels of piano grades, catering to all skill levels. Designed with the contemporary musician in mind, it provides potential pianists with the necessary knowledge to perform confidently in the vibrant world of popular music.
Rockschool recognizes the crucial role of a bass player in a band. The journey through the grading system enhances your technical skills, deepens your understanding of music theory and cultivates an appreciation for the distinctive contribution of bass in the world of popular music.
Whether you're a beginner strumming your first chords or advancing into higher levels of study, a Rockschool Guitar Grade enhances your guitar skills, broadens your technical expertise and strengthens your understanding of music theory. All while learning some of the most influential songs in popular music.
Drumming is more than just maintaining rhythm. The drummer serves as the engine, the backbone and the bedrock of the band’s dynamics. Drummers punctuate, enhance, and guide rhythmic shifts in each song. All these tasks are performed by drummers while maintaining impeccable timing.
The Rockschool Keyboard syllabus is a vital tool for modern pianists and keyboard enthusiasts. Designed with the contemporary musician in mind, it provides all potential keyboard players with the necessary knowledge to perform confidently in the vibrant realm of popular music.
Earning a Rockschool Vocal Grade not only enhances your vocal skills but also broadens your technical expertise and boosts your prospects in auditions and competitions, while simultaneously improving your songwriting skills.
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