ABRSM Grade 5 Theory
MUSIC THEORY, GCSE & A-LEVEL SPECIALISTS
LONDON & ONLINE
Have you heard? We LOVE music theory!
Through our immersive courses, students will gain confidence in all areas of the exam and understand why we love music theory so much - and why it is important - through music they already know and enjoy*. We are incredibly proud of our 100% success rate, with most students achieving merits or distinction in their ABRSM Grade 5 Theory exam within weeks of the course!
No prior theory experience is required - we cover the entire Grade 5 Theory syllabus from scratch. We also throw in a bit of music psychology, and even explore the science of how sound actually works. They can also try out some new instruments (maybe even make some with vegetables!), make new friends, and eat loads of cake. Is there a better way to spend a weekend? We don't think so!
*and lots of cake & puns
Read on to find out all about the course!
Materials
Our specially written workbook, full of tips and extra practice pages.
Specially written extra revision material & answer sheets for all areas.
Set of official ABRSM past papers with marking support.
Support
Small class size (5-10 students) and teachers who really care about music theory!
Online revision sessions, access to our various online resourses (quizzes, videos etc) and specially tailored individual aftercare packages.
Fun!
Loads of food! Homemade lunches, cakes, snacks and drinks.
Our amazingly good* puns and songs to help you learn.
Try new instruments, musical games, composing, make carrot flutes and new friends!
*by which we mean terrible!
There will be lots of group work around the table and at the piano, and some individual work too. Students need to be around grade 5 level in their instrument but do not need to have done any music theory before joining us.
During the breaks, students are welcome to try out any of our instruments - drum kit, guitars, ukulele, piano, synths, bass guitar - we have had spontaneous choirs forming over lunch, and one group even started a band!
Everything is provided for you - we use our own workbooks written specifically for the course, and provide past papers and stationary.
All the food is homemade - even the popcorn! We cook and eat lunch together, decorate cakes with musical symbols, sit in the garden to learn in the fresh air when it's warm or have hot chocolate while deciphering time signatures of everyone's favourite tracks when it's cold.
Our students leave the course our students with all the knowledge they need to prepare for the exam - and we don't just say goodbye to our families at this point!
We offer drop-in group online revision sessions, online revision resources, and marking support.
Individual tuition is available too, although we don't expect this will be needed.
Thank you very much for a wonderful few days. She thoroughly enjoyed herself and said theory of music was fun! You clearly have the knack of bringing the subject to life in a way that children can understand!
Gilly, Parent
The intensive Grade 5 Theory course was excellent, it really helped me to understand all the hard topics and taught me a few tricks!
Natalia
Grade 5 Theory Student
I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and games (especially the cupcake game) to make the learning more enjoyable!
Chaya
Grade 5 Theory Student
In-Person Courses
Two day courses in London:
10am-3.30pm
13/14 June
18/19 July
3/4 August - 2 spaces left!
10/11 August - 2 spaces left!
£395 per person
Online Courses
4 weekday evenings online:
4.30 - 6.30 pm
20th - 23rd July - 1 space left!
£395 per person. Materials posted in advance.
Getting Here:
Train:
Tube - 15 min walk
(Willesden Green, Jubilee Line)
Thameslink - 5 min walk
London Overground - 10 min bus.
Car:
A5, M1 & North Circular.
Parking also available.
Our online course runs for 2 hours each day, over 4 days, with a short break in the middle. The content and number of teaching hours is exactly the same, and we will post out all materials to you the week before the course and you will be emailed the class link and password a few days before the course starts.
To keep the same spirit as the in-person courses, we still play games, have races on Quizlet Live and take turns answering questions so we are sure that everyone is focussed and understands everything.
