Available courses

Grade 1 Theory

Foundational theory for students working towards ABSRM Grade 5 Theory, required for entry to practical (violin or any other instrument) Grades 6 and above. Focuses on reading music, keys, rhythms, and simple terms.

Grade 2 Theory

Builds on the foundations of Grade 1, with further practice in reading music, recognising keys and scales, and understanding rhythms. Introduces new time signatures, rests, and accidentals. Ideal for students aiming for Grade 5 Theory in preparation for higher instrumental grades.

Grade 3 Theory

Continues developing essential music theory skills with a focus on key signatures up to four sharps and flats, more advanced time values, and understanding of intervals and tonic triads. A key stage for building the fluency needed to progress confidently toward Grade 5 Theory.

Grade 4 Theory

Deepens understanding of harmony, scales, and rhythmic structure. Covers compound time signatures, transposition, and more complex intervals. Prepares students for the final step before Grade 5 Theory, solidifying all the tools needed for confident musical reading and analysis.

Grade 5 Theory

The final theory level required for entry to ABRSM practical Grades 6 and above. This course covers key concepts in harmony, musical structure, and advanced notation. Students will gain the skills and exam technique needed to pass the Grade 5 Theory exam and move forward with higher-level music study.

Violin Performance

This course is designed for upper-level violin students who have already established solid technical foundations and are now working towards more demanding repertoire and higher standards of performance. It offers structured resources and assignments that develop advanced technique, musical interpretation, and independent study skills. Students will encounter repertoire that bridges the gap between the graded exam system and the diploma pathway, including works requiring mature stylistic awareness, greater technical command, and sustained concentration. Alongside performance preparation, the course introduces elements of critical listening, score study, and contextual understanding, supporting learners as they begin to shape their identity as developing artists.

Beginner Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Beginner Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade Initial Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade Initial Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 1 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 1 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 2 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 2 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 3 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 3 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 4 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 4 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 5 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 5 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 6 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 6 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 7 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 7 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Grade 8 Violin

This course contains resources and assignments for Grade 8 Violin students, including repertoire, scales, and practice tools like SoundCheck.

Advanced Violin

This course is designed for advanced violin students and includes both resources and assignments tailored to this level. It extends beyond standard ABRSM Grades and Diplomas, but also supports candidates preparing for the ARSM (Associate of the Royal Schools of Music), LRSM (Licentiate), and FRSM (Fellowship) qualifications.

The LRSM and FRSM diplomas involve filmed public recitals and a written component, requiring students to develop a cohesive recital programme and produce a research paper with proper academic referencing and a full bibliography. These diplomas are regarded as equivalent to final-year undergraduate (LRSM) and Master’s-level (FRSM) qualifications.

String Ensemble

This course contains resources and assignments for String Ensemble students. 

Soloist Group

This course contains resources and assignments for Soloist Group students. 

String Quartet

This course contains resources and assignments for String Quartet students.