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ABRSM vs Trinity College London: Which Music Exam Board Is Better?

2026-06-15T13:22:03+01:00

Deciding between exam boards is the first step to approaching a music diploma and taking your piano skills beyond playing “just for fun” – yet many students feel overwhelmed by the confusion surrounding which exam board to choose. While several other internationally accredited boards provide structured graded exams and diplomas, ABRSM and Trinity College London are the most globally recognised. Others like Rockschool, The Royal Conservatory of Music, Australian Music Examinations Board, etc. are also widely acknowledged, but may not offer the same level of international standardisation and global recognition. There is still ongoing debate among students over whether ABRSM or [...]

ABRSM vs Trinity College London: Which Music Exam Board Is Better?2026-06-15T13:22:03+01:00

How To Choose The Perfect Piece for Your Piano Grade Exam

2026-01-18T14:11:17+00:00

Picture this: you’re seated at the piano, the examiner’s stern and stoic face is right across from you. Each note echoes into the four corners of the room when all of a sudden an unsettling feeling overcomes you - did I really choose the right piece? Piano exams are always nerve-wracking, no matter how many hours you’ve invested into preparation. Even professionals, who have years upon years of experience, get performance anxiety. It is only natural to feel this way. Yet, the devastating thoughts that question your choice of music pieces should be the least of your worries. When those doubtful [...]

How To Choose The Perfect Piece for Your Piano Grade Exam2026-01-18T14:11:17+00:00

Understanding Piano Grade Examinations in England

2026-01-19T08:58:50+00:00

Learning to play the piano is one of the most rewarding musical pursuits, offering not only technical and expressive development but also a sense of discipline and achievement. In England, one of the most distinctive features of musical education is the structured system of graded music examinations, which provides learners with clear milestones from beginner to advanced levels. Piano students across the country (and indeed worldwide) often follow these graded pathways, which assess not only playing ability but also musical understanding, interpretation, and creativity. There are several recognised examination boards in England that offer piano grade exams, each with its own [...]

Understanding Piano Grade Examinations in England2026-01-19T08:58:50+00:00

Preparing for ABRSM Exams

2025-09-22T15:58:10+01:00

A brief guide to the practical grade exams The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music is the primary practical music examination board in the UK. For decades it has provided examinations and qualifications for aspiring musicians on a huge range of instruments. Taking an ABRSM exam presents a helpful challenge for students, necessitating the development of skills in prepared performance, sight reading, and music theory. It also provides a clear and obvious milestone for a student’s improvement. These exams can however prove daunting for the uninitiated, as performing in general can be a lot of pressure for a [...]

Preparing for ABRSM Exams2025-09-22T15:58:10+01:00

Shall I Sit the ABRSM Exam?

2025-11-06T15:45:09+00:00

What does the name ABRSM stand for? The name stands for the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music which is based in London in the UK. “We believe in the importance of all-round musicianship and this focus the basis of our exams” - As recorded in an advert from The Royal Schools of Music, London. These are musical exams designed by the Royal Schools of Music to help assess students on a yearly basis on their growth and development in music, be it classical or jazz. The exams are usually yearly or every 6 months which one can [...]

Shall I Sit the ABRSM Exam?2025-11-06T15:45:09+00:00
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