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Discovering Music Theory
All-round preparation material for Music Theory success!
Pop Performer!
Pop Performer! offers budding pianists chart-topping and classic pop songs.
Singing for Musical Theatre songbooks
An unrivalled choice of repertoire that will inspire you to take centre stage!
Piano Practice Partner
Download your exam pieces and play them one hand at a time, at a speed of your choice!
Music Theory Trainer
Bring music theory to life with fun and engaging challenges at Grades 1–5.
Aural Trainer
Interactive challenges that help develop aural skills – now with brand new content!
Becoming a Better Music Teacher
A free course for those beginning their teaching journey or wish to top-up their skills.
Intro to Performance Grades
Build understanding of our new digital performance exam with this free webinar.
Intro to ARSM
Discover our performance-only diploma, ARSM - the perfect next step after Grade 8.
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