Performing Diplomas for Piano
- For Piano Students who have passed Grade 8 and is considering to further the piano skills.

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POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

TRINITY:

• ATCL: equivalent in standard to the first year recital of an undergraduate degree

• LTCL: equivalent in standard to the final year recital of an undergraduate degree

• FTCL: equivalent in standard to a postgraduate course recital at a conservatoire or university

Useful links: 
1. General info about Trinity Performing Diplomas
2. Trinity Performing Diploma Piano Syllabus
3. Trinity Performing Diploma further guidance on program timings
ABRSM

• ARSM: equivalent in standard to the first year recital of an undergraduate degree

• LRSM: equivalent in standard to the final year recital of an undergraduate degree

• FRSM: equivalent in standard to a postgraduate course recital at a conservatoire or university

Useful Links:
1. General info about ABRSM Performing Diplomas
2. ABRSM Performing Diploma ARSM Guidance
​3. ABRSM Performing Diploma ARSM Specs of Qualification and Program Form
4. ABRSM Performing Diploma ARSM Piano Syllabus
4. ABRSM Performing Diploma LRSM & FRSM Specs of Qualification
​5. ABRSM Performing Diploma LRSM Piano Syllabus

You may arrange consultation of which one to pursue if you are still unsure which certification to explore.

These are the the Graduates with Ms Lin since 2014:

 

Teaching Diplomas for Piano (Piano Pedagogy)
- For Piano Students who are considering a Teaching Career in  Piano.
- At least 19 years old and preferably passed Grade 8.

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Possible Certifications:

ABRSM

• ARSM: Level 4

• LRSM: Level 6

• FRSM: Level 7

Useful Links:
​1. General info of ABRSM Teaching Diplomas

Course Covers

• Knowledge and understanding of teaching/learning principles, techniques and processes, taking account of the individual needs and interests of pupils and lesson planning and reflection.
  E.g. How to teach Beginning Lesson, Sitting Posture, Pedalling, Technique (Wrist, Forearm, Shoulder, Tone Production), Rhythm, scales and arpeggios, rhythm, aural, sight reading, improvisation etc...

• Communication skills and ability to articulate knowledge and understanding through musical performance, orally and in writing.

• Knowledge and understanding of the history and background of the instrument, knowledge of repertoire and stylistic awareness.
  E.g. Stylistic Awareness of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionism and 20th Century repertoire

• Knowledge and understanding of professional values and practice.
  E.g. Parents

• Teaching skills in a practical context, including the ability to reflect on and evaluate their role.

Recommended Course Duration
1 – 2 years

Recommended Lesson Duration Per week
1 hour

Suitable for students who are keen on the piano teaching career path.