Classical Graded Exam Syllabus
- ABRSM or Trinity Syllabus
- Choice of face to face exams or performance grades (digital exam)
- Suitable for age 5 onwards
- 9 – 18 months to progress from beginner to initial/Prep Test or Grade 1 depending on student’s age and ability
- 12 – 18 months on average to complete subsequent grades, depending on student’s ability and practice frequency.
- Music Theory is included in grades 1 to 5. Inclusion of grades 6 to 8 theory depends on the lesson duration and student’s ability.
- Performance opportunity included but optional
- Opportunity to take part in festivals
Classical Diploma Syllabus
- ABRSM or Trinity Syllabus (ARSM / ATCL) performance diploma
- Choice of face to face exams or performance grades (digital exam)
- Only for students who have attained grade 8 ABRSM or Trinity
- 2-3 years depending on student’s ability and practice frequency
- Performance opportunity mandatory
Leisure / Pop Piano
- Suitable for age 4 onwards
- Structured lesson plan to ensure good foundation and progression at the student’s pace
- Learn your favorite songs with sheet music
- Basic improvisation taught
- Music Theory included up to grade 5 only
- Option to switch to exam syllabus depending on student’s ability
- Performance opportunity included but optional
Group Theory
- Grade 5 Theory crash course
- 12 lessons (3 months)
- for age 12 and above
- Suitable for students learning other instruments that do not include theory in lesson
- Grade 6 to 8 Theory
- 12 to 18 months
- for age 13 and above
- A good foundation in Grades 5 theory is required (at least merit)
- Please form your own groups (max. 4 per group)
Elite Piano Course (audition required)
- For age 4 onwards
- 6-12 months to progress from beginner to grade 1
- 6 -9 months for each subsequent grade from grades 2 to 5
- student will attain grade 5 by age 8
- 9-12 months for each subsequent grade from grades 6 to 8
- student will attain grade 8 by age 11
- Choice of face to face or performance grades (digital exam)
- Music Theory not included
- Student will be required to extend their lesson to include theory or take theory as a separate individual / group lesson.
- Opportunity to take part in at least 3 festivals / competitions a year
- Performance opportunity mandatory

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