Exam Preparation
94% distinction. Here's how.
ABRSM, Trinity, and LCM — three boards, one preparation philosophy. Structured, examined, and never rushed.
Exam boards we prepare for
Three pathways. One standard.
ABRSM
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Classical, theory-rigorous, globally recognised
Grades
Initial · 1 – 8 · Diploma
Trinity
Trinity College London
Flexible repertoire, performance-led
Grades
Initial · 1 – 8 · ATCL · LTCL
LCM
London College of Music
Contemporary syllabus, strong in popular & jazz
Grades
Step 1 – 3 · 1 – 8 · Diplomas
Preparation timeline
Six months. Five checkpoints.
6 mo out
Repertoire chosen
Pieces selected from the syllabus. Difficulty calibrated to current technique.
4 mo out
Technical work begins
Scales, arpeggios, sight-reading — built into every lesson, every week.
2 mo out
Mock exam #1
Full simulation with an examiner-trained teacher. Detailed report sent home.
1 mo out
Mock exam #2
Polish phase. We rehearse the walk-in, the greeting, the recovery from a slip.
Exam week
Light week
No new material. Mental rehearsal, sleep, and the right breakfast.
Results wall
Recent distinctions
2024 cohort · Selected results · 94% distinction overall
Sophia Tan
Grade 8 Piano
Distinction
Daniel Lim
DipABRSM Piano
Pass with Merit
Aiden Goh
Grade 5 Violin
Distinction
Mira Krishnan
Grade 7 Vocals
Distinction
Tobias Ng
Grade 4 Drums
Distinction
Hannah Yeoh
Grade 6 Guitar
Merit
Eli Wong
Grade 8 Cello
Distinction
Maya Chen
Grade 3 Piano
Distinction
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Available 8 weeks before any exam date. Examiner-trained teacher, written report, voice-noted feedback.
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