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Musical volunteering
Katherine Smith takes a look at the invaluable work Honorary Local Representatives do for ABRSM.
10 years ago -
Teaching music in a digital world
We've come along way since the humble cassette player – James Cross examines the impact of technological advances on musical learning.
10 years ago -
Nurturing self-esteem
Shelia Oglethorpe discusses the intricacies of teaching pupils with dyslexia and the benefits that instrumental lessons can bring.
10 years ago -
Scaling the heights
Following an enthusiastic response to our call for advice on learning scales, we asked Anthony Williams to share his secrets with you.
10 years ago -
A fresh approach to sight-reading
Joining the Dots author Alan Bullard reveals how these books can bring benefits not only in sight-reading but also in the development of all-round musicianship.
11 years ago -
Equal rights to music education
Håkan Lundström, President of the International Society for Music Education, reflects on music education provision from a global perspective and highlights the value of ISME’s work in this context.
11 years ago -
Classical music comes to Kampala
From small beginnings, Kampala Music School has gone on to be a great success story for classical music education in Uganda. Lucy North takes a look at the past, present and future of the school.
11 years ago -
It takes two
In the second in his series of articles on piano duets, ABRSM Syllabus Director Nigel Scaife explores some of the challenges associated with playing duets and outlines the benefits to teachers and learners.
11 years ago -
A helping hand
Each year ABRSM awards scholarships to students at four Royal Schools of Music in the UK.
11 years ago -
On sight-reading
To support our sight-reading books, Joining the Dots, we asked three teachers to share their own top tips with you.
11 years ago -
Music and the mind
Does making music enhance other skills? Professor Susan Hallam examines the evidence.
11 years ago -
A different point of view
Spending time taking a fresh look at your teaching – from different view points – can reap great benefits.
11 years ago -
Good foundations
A solid musical foundation is essential for learning any instrument and for the pupils of one Hong Kong-based teacher, work on the building blocks of music begins early.
11 years ago -
The gift of music
Every year ABRSM sends donations of sheet music and CDs to good causes around the world. Lucy North explains why we do this and what’s involved.
11 years ago -
Motivating musical achievement
Trying to think of new ways to motivate pupils is a challenge that all teachers face at times.
11 years ago -
Parent power
Parents who want to take an active part in their child’s musical education now have a new resource to turn to.
11 years ago -
A postcard from South Africa
A warm welcome and angelic harp playing marked examiner Ian Denley’s visit to South Africa’s Western Cape.
11 years ago -
From school gyms to velvet curtains
Every year we work closely with the many teachers in the UK and Ireland who host exams at their own school, studio or home as part of one of our visit schemes.
11 years ago
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