Compete with pianists from around the world at the finals at Guangzhou. More than SGD $75,000 worth of total prizes to be won! Open to all ages and nationalities.
11th December 2022 – We had the honour of attending an intimate recital session by Song Ziliang, an International Pianist and Educator at the Bechstein Music World Recital Hall. Song Ziliang was described in the Straits Times as ‘brimming with talent and conviction’ and ‘grandly good’ following sold-out concerts and recitals.
After what feels like forever, Face to Face Exams are finally making their comeback for our Rockschool and RSL Classical Exams starting Period A 2023! It has certainly been a challenging time for Music Educators facing a global pandemic that has impacted lives and businesses for over 2 years since 2020.
Following Yunchan Lim’s recent performances in Singapore (we’re still amazed, by the way!), we went down the rabbit-hole and found a special interview with the youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn International Competition by EPTA UK Trustee Yulia Chaplina (herself an accomplished pianist, having won 7 international piano competitions including the Gold Medal at […]
The Pearl River Digital Piano International Competition 2022 aims to bring together young aspiring piano players of all nationalities in a celebration of music and passion amid global hardships, and to spread joy and hope into the world.
The ASIAN SUPREME DRUM COMPETITION 2022 – organised by RS Event Center – is an annual event that aims to encourage a love of drumming and life-long musicianship.
Open to all drummers, this competition serves as a platform for drummers to meet, exchange experiences, learn from established drummers, and gain valuable onstage performing experience.
After a long nearly-three-year wait, Face to Face Exams are coming back for our PAA (Performance Arts Awards) Exams are finally happening from the 21st to the 25th of November 2022! RSL’s innovative PAA qualifications offered the first ever graded qualifications for Street Dance in the world, and Singapore is Asia’s pioneer in spearheading the
Over the course of three nights from 7th to 9th November, Martha Argerich shared the stage with friends and family in chamber music with the Orchestra of the Music Makers. A Legend in the Flesh Seeing a living legend perform live in person was such a surreal experience for a sold out crowd at the […]
November 2022 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for Classical Music in Singapore. Among this month’s highlights is a series of concerts by Concert Pianist Extraordinaire, Martha Argerich from 7th – 9th November at Singapore’s national performing arts centre, the Esplanade whose futuristic architecture proves to be a fitting match to Argerich’s commitment […]
YouTuber superstar and Casio Japan global ambassador Sumino Hayato, also known as Cateen, paid a visit to the new RSL Singapore Office at Funan Mall on the 15th of October 2022! Our office is privileged to be the first and only music store in Singapore to be selected to display the newly launched Casio […]
Spirits were high at the Asian Supreme Drum Competition 2022 Grand Finals, with a total of 87 finalists vying for the top spots in 4 main categories at the Singpost Theatre in Singapore. The day opened with the final rounds in the Rockschool category where contestants played their renditions of the Rockschool Drums pieces in
We live in some strange times – the decade opened with a global pandemic that brought the world to a standstill. Workplaces closed with only the essential services running, we all have certainly felt, and continue to feel, the effects of this pandemic – psychologically, emotionally, economically (the list goes on!) – not the least of whom are the young people. Schools closed and forced to migrate to online learning, students unable to meet their teachers face to face, a vital element of learning for many is the human connection shared with their teachers.
Children Category Winners Junior Category Winners Intermediate Category Winners Open Category Winners The Pearl River Digital Piano International Competition 2022 held its Regional Finals on the 2nd of October 2022. We were privileged to witness some of Singapore’s best aspiring young pianists, many of whom were taking their first steps into the competition
RSL Singapore is now more accessible than ever with our new main office at Level 4 of Funan Mall! You can now register for your exams, purchase your next Rockschool Book, or visit us for a consultation right in the heart of the City Hall. As a bonus, there are tons of instrument shops
On 14th September 2022, RSEC hosted a special get together in celebration of RSL’s 30th Anniversary, and the 5th Anniversary of RS Event Center as the official representative of RSL in Singapore. The event was graced by Guest-of-Honour Mr Alistair Platt, RSL’s Director of Business Development who gave a rundown of RSL’s achievements over
4th September 2022, Singapore – Sir Stephen Hough recently returned to Singapore for a solo recital, and a concerto performance with the professional chamber group reSound Collective. Sir Stephen played Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto – a 4-movement work playing close to 50 minutes.
The RS Event Center team was treated to a delightful opportunity to witness the first live performance by Sir Stephen Hough in Singapore since his induction into knighthood by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his vast contributions in the field of Music.
RS Event Center (RSEC), as we continue to aspire to be the leading music & arts-related events organiser in Singapore and Southeast Asia, are proud to feature venues for our future events! RSEC specialises in organising music exams, seminars, workshops, recitals, student showcases, competitions and concerts for the Singapore and overseas community
We often talk about Rockschool Exams and syllabus content here on our Blog, and also have the occasional sharing from the Educators in our little Rockschool Singapore community. We do also want to turn our Blog Page into a place to open up some discussion on music, techniques and other related topics too!
The Asian Supreme Drum Competition 2022 kicked off after a 2-year hiatus, and the energy was absolutely uplifting! From morning till evening over the weekend of 13th-14th August, we had the privilege of sharing in the excitement felt by over 250 young drummers, family and other supporters to finally be playing live again […]
9th August 2022 marks Singapore’s 57th National Day, and also the launch of a new line of affordable, high-quality acoustic guitar – the Sevillana 2101! RS Event Center was privileged with access to a sneak preview of the Sevillana 2101 at Bechstein Music World on the 4th of August, and here’s what we learned. Acoustic […]
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Pearl River Digital Piano International Competition. Held every two years, this competition shines a spotlight on Contemporary and 20th Century compositions and arrangements, giving our Pop Pianists a chance at an International Competition too! It’s a Piano Competition with a twist! Repertoire may be piano […]
On 12th July 2022, Bechstein Music World had the honour of hosting the Singapore leg of the Piano Adventures Teacher’s Workshop Series with Dr Randall Faber. The session was conducted via Zoom Webinar and shared with hundreds of piano teachers across Singapore. During the session, Dr Faber shared philosophies on teaching and the ethos […]
Listening to music has become so much more accessible in today’s world with the advent of online streaming services and sharing platforms some songs (both older and recent releases) and pieces have now found a renewed popularity as background music on apps like TikTok, Vine and Instagram (Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights”, […]
Sight Reading is one of those musical skills where you either love it, or have recurring nightmares about it (aaaaahhhh!!!). That being said,one can argue that sight reading is not an *absolute* necessity for a working musician, and there are many amazing artistes who do not know how to sight read, however being able to […]
The General Musicianship Questions section of the exam gives each candidate the opportunity to dig deeper into aspects of music theory and appreciation, and then consider how to articulate the knowledge gained from each grade into coherent, aural statements. For some, this may seem a little daunting at first, but we promise that each candidate […]
Aspiring drummers, rejoice! Singapore’s most friendly and inclusive Drum Competition is finally back after a 2-year hiatus caused by global pandemic, and we are so excited to hear the drum grooves pumping once again! The ASIAN SUPREME DRUM COMPETITION 2022 – organized by RS Event Center – is an annual event that aims to encourage […]
On 14th May 2022, Internationally Acclaimed Concert Pianist Haiou Zhang played to a sold-out, one-night-only crowd of 800 at the SCO Concert Hall. The Audience was transfixed with his enthralling performance, imparting to them a sense of hope, transformation and renewal. In Dawn and Sublimation, Haiou Zhang presented in his signature style, an array […]
With a firm focus on cohesion and consistency at the forefront of any release, the Rockschool Method is a musical pedagogy that we hope contributes to the production of confident, self-sufficient musicians; empowered with the knowledge and ability to see their musical decisions blossom into authentic musical expression. For the final instalment of the
Emerging from the fog of uncertainty into a post-pandemic world, Dawn & Sublimation seeks to usher in a sense of hope, transformation and renewal. In Dawn and Sublimation, Haiou Zhang presents the two most compelling Beethoven Piano Sonatas: “Waldstein”, also known as “L’Aurora” (The Dawn), and Piano Sonata 32, Opus 111, the last […]
You may have heard that we have an exciting Concert event coming up featuring prominent Germany-based pianist Haiou Zhang to be held at the Singapore Conference Hall’s SCO (Singapore Chinese Orchestra) Concert Hall, but did you know that recital will also be a christening of sorts for the new Grand Piano that will be […]
With a firm focus on cohesion and consistency at the forefront of any release, the Rockschool Method is a musical pedagogy that we hope contributes to the production of confident, self-sufficient musicians; empowered with the knowledge and ability to see their musical decisions blossom into authentic musical expression. This article takes a thorough look […]
We’ve all been there, sitting in the room with the examiner, and for all the practice hours you’ve clocked, you’re sure to ace your performance, then your fears come true and you’ve made a mistake mid-performance! Truth be told, we all make mistakes, and making a little mistake here and there is nothing to […]
RSL is best known for their Music Qualifications and it has certainly built a solid standard with their lineup of instrument disciplines, but did you know RSL also offers equally accredited qualifications for the Performing Arts? This blog will give a brief look at the PAA (Performance Arts Awards) and its offerings. In Singapore
Living with a global pandemic has plagued us and affected a lot of our activities over the past 2+ years. In this time, we have to accept that self-isolation procedures and other precautions will inevitably prevent students from being able to consistently follow through with weekly sessions (with a high possibility of having to miss
While we continue to live through and learn to live with COVID-19, which has plagued us and affected many businesses in the past 2+ years, it is inevitable that self-isolation procedures and other precautions will prevent students, or even teachers from being able to consistently follow through with weekly sessions (with a high possibility of
Young Singapore Pianist Estelle Goh brought home a Bronze Award from the Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition held in Guangzhou China. Prior to the International Grand Finals, Estelle bested over 600+ aspiring contestants in her Category to claim a spot in the world finals. Estelle finally received her winnings from the competition and […]
Best Tunes for the Festive Feels – Staff Picks from the RSEC Team It’s that time of year again where Singapore is decked out in Lights and Holiday-Themed decorations, and a stroll down Orchard Road, or anywhere around town is sure to bring up more than one photo-op. The past year has definitely been a tough
We take a look at some approaches to Improvising for Beginners! The idea of improvisation can be daunting to beginning musicians, and even more intermediate learners. Many times we see our scores as a safety net and prefer to have everything written out on a page. Don’t get us wrong, that is a valid sentiment!
Rockschool is taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about some of the milestones that we’ve hit. In this issue, we’re taking a look at some of the key syllabuses RSL have released in recent years, as well as throwing it back to the ’90s with some exclusive images of early handwritten Rockschool syllabuses!
Rockschool was founded in 1991 on the ethos of providing structured qualifications for contemporary musicians that, at the time, were only available to Classical disciplines, making the options for pop, rock and jazz players severely limited in terms of progression in their music education. With the advent of contemporary music qualifications led by RSL, there
A repeating theme we get from piano teachers whose students approach them asking to switch to a more contemporary syllabus is, “How can I teach pop piano syllabus when I am classically trained?” In this article, we will focus specifically on the Rockschool Piano, and the new RSL Classical Piano syllabuses. Technical Skills There
The Kayserburg International Youth Piano Competition 2021 Singapore & South East Asia Regional Awards Ceremony was held on 2nd October 2021 at Bechstein Music World in Singapore.
The atmosphere was one of celebration and excitement as the Regional Winners were acknowledged and awarded for their achievement in this year’s competition.
Since May 2020, RSL started exclusively issuing Digital Mark Sheets for all Examinations. In the many years past, the traditional hand-written marksheet was a familiar accompaniment to the Exam Certificates. Many a candidate, teacher and parent would then, if they were not so lucky, have to call a conference to decipher the written comments on
The world remains in the grip of a global pandemic, putting a halt to the life we know, freely able to move across the world & travel, further highlighting the borders that separate us.
Gone are the days, for now at least, of attending concerts, conferences, festivals and competitions, meeting and mingling (a distant memory now ^_^;) with like-minded individuals from all around the world, and learning from each other, supporting each other, and appreciating music together.
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