Does the new ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2027-28 successfully balance tradition, trend and musical development?

A reflective look at the new LCME Piano Syllabus 2026, exploring the publications, repertoire selections, and my favourite discoveries from Grades 1-8.

A review of Advanced Flute Repertoire Grades 7–8 Level from Edition Peters, a collection of 18 advanced works for flute and piano and solo flute.

A closer look at ABRSM’s Jazz Piano Solo Pieces Grades 6–8 from (2026) - a useful new collection with a few important caveats for teachers and players.

To mark 21 years of teaching ABRSM piano exams, I’ve revisited past syllabuses to highlight 21 influential and favourite pieces that have shaped my teaching

A rich and refreshing collection of graded repertoire, these anthologies offer far more than exam preparation, bringing together a wealth of inspiring music for both teachers and advancing pianists.

A review of the ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2025–2026, exploring its diverse repertoire and the wider questions it raises about the purpose of piano exams today.

Possibly one of the most diverse LCM piano syllabuses to-date, but not everything quite hits the mark.

A thoughtfully structured flute sight-reading series by James Rae, supporting students from beginner to advanced.