Whether you're preparing for ABRSM Piano or ABRSM Singing exams, lessons are designed to help you build the skills and confidence needed at every stage of the syllabus.
We work with children, teenagers, and adults, supporting students from Initial Grade through to Grade 8. Whether you're taking your first practical exam or preparing for an advanced grade, lessons are tailored to your current level, experience, and goals.
ABRSM grades we prepare — Initial Grade to Grade 8
Whether you're starting from scratch or refining advanced repertoire, we prepare students for every level of the ABRSM syllabus:
- ABRSM Initial Grade & Grade 1 — foundational technique, first exam experience, confidence with the format
- ABRSM Grade 2 & Grade 3 — building repertoire, scales, aural skills, sight-reading fluency
- ABRSM Grade 4 & Grade 5 — the key milestone before higher grades; Grade 5 music theory is also required to progress
- ABRSM Grade 6, Grade 7 & Grade 8 — advanced repertoire, performance polish, university and conservatoire preparation
Preparation is available for both ABRSM Piano and ABRSM Singing exams, in-person at the Bermondsey studio or online.
What to expect from ABRSM lessons
Every lesson combines practical skills with steady technical development. Depending on your instrument and grade, lessons may include:
- preparation of exam repertoire
- technical work appropriate to your syllabus
- sight-reading practice
- aural training
- musical interpretation and performance skills
- guidance on exam requirements and marking criteria
Rather than preparing individual pieces in isolation, lessons focus on developing the overall skills that help students perform confidently in the exam and continue progressing afterwards.
Piano ABRSM preparation
For piano students, lessons cover all areas of the practical exam, including repertoire, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading, and aural skills. Alongside exam preparation, students continue developing technique, musicality, and confidence at the instrument.
Singing ABRSM preparation
For singing students, lessons combine vocal technique with exam repertoire, interpretation, diction, breathing, musicianship, and performance skills. We also prepare the supporting elements of the practical exam, including sight-reading and aural training where required.
Who ABRSM lessons are for
ABRSM preparation is suitable for:
- children beginning their musical journey
- teenagers preparing for school or conservatoire applications
- adults who enjoy working towards clear musical goals
- students returning to music after a break
- anyone who prefers a structured approach to learning
Previous exam experience isn't required. If you're new to ABRSM, we'll explain how the syllabus works and recommend the most appropriate starting grade.
Our approach
Lessons take place one-to-one in our Bermondsey studio (borough of Southwark) and are adapted to each student's pace of learning. Some students progress through grades every year, while others take more time between exams. There is no fixed timetable — what matters is building secure technique, musical understanding, and confidence before moving on.
For many students, ABRSM provides a clear structure and sense of progression. Others choose not to take exams at all. Lessons can support either approach, and students are never encouraged to enter an exam before they feel ready.
