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 mindful approach to music exams puts students first, helping them thrive, grow, and develop beyond grades.

It’s a question that comes up time and again when I talk about digital music exams - and one I’ve now put directly to three of the main exam boards.

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 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.

Discover why music exam mark sheets can be confusing and how examiner language often fails to give students useful, meaningful feedback.

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