14 Oct
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Live Video Exams – Contributing to a Sense of Normalcy in a Strange Time

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.

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30 Jun
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Tips to Improve Your Sight Reading

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 […]

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20 May
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The Rockschool Method: Unseen Tests

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

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08 Apr
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The Rockschool Method: Technical Exercises

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 […]

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