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Read more about the article How to Avoid the Most Common DipABRSM Written Submission Mistakes

How to Avoid the Most Common DipABRSM Written Submission Mistakes

If you're just starting to think about working towards the DipABRSM in Teaching, one of the first things you're likely to consider is the written submission. The written submission comprises…

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Read more about the article Teaching Diplomas: Should You Go It Alone?

Teaching Diplomas: Should You Go It Alone?

This is a question which I’m often asked, and it’s a justifiable consideration. It’s a question which arises, much in the same way as the one much-debated by teachers as…

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Read more about the article Where Can You Find Practice Materials for the DipABRSM Quick Study?

Where Can You Find Practice Materials for the DipABRSM Quick Study?

As I've written previously, whilst it's worth the fewest number of marks, the quick study is often the element of the DipABRSM which causes candidates most anxiety. I've written previously…

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Read more about the article Myth-Busting the Teaching DipABRSM

Myth-Busting the Teaching DipABRSM

I've been mentoring teachers for the DipABRSM, and other teaching diplomas such as the DipLCM(TD) and ATCL, for nearly 10 years. I'm always impressed by these teachers' commitment and willingness…

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Read more about the article My Top 10 Books for Instrumental Teachers

My Top 10 Books for Instrumental Teachers

Over the past 18 years, I've acquired many books related to music education and instrumental teaching. If you're looking to expand your library, explore some new ideas or collect together…

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Read more about the article 4 Things Pianists Can Do to Improve Their Sight-Reading

4 Things Pianists Can Do to Improve Their Sight-Reading

If you're a singer, you might be used to singing in choirs. Maybe you've been in shows, perhaps in the chorus where there's been plenty of ensemble singing. If you're…

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Read more about the article Top Tips for Singers for the DipABRSM Quick Study

Top Tips for Singers for the DipABRSM Quick Study

Note: the advice here is aimed at singers entering for the DipABRSM in either performance or teaching; however, the advice applies more generally, particularly to the LRSM and FRSM. As…

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Read more about the article 5 Reasons Why the DipABRSM Quick Study Is More Than Just Sight-Reading

5 Reasons Why the DipABRSM Quick Study Is More Than Just Sight-Reading

Ask many DipABRSM candidates which part of the exam they fear most, and nine times out of 10, it's the quick study. My own experience of mentoring instrumental teachers has…

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Read more about the article Teaching Diplomas: How Long Does It Take to Prepare?

Teaching Diplomas: How Long Does It Take to Prepare?

One of the questions I’m asked probably more than any other is how long it will take to prepare for your teaching diploma. As you might expect, the honest answer…

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