LRSM Diploma Programme 

Overview

• Advanced teaching diploma from ABRSM

• Equivalent to final-year undergraduate level (Level 6)

• Focuses on planning, delivering, and evaluating teaching over time

• Assesses your ability to demonstrate progression and sustained impact on learners

What the Diploma Develops

• Long-term lesson and curriculum planning

• Advanced teaching strategies and adaptability

• Critical reflection and evaluation of learner progress

• Ability to justify teaching approaches in depth

• Deeper musical and pedagogical understanding

What You Are Assessed On

• Planning and structuring a sequence of lessons over time

• Delivering effective and engaging teaching across sessions

• Demonstrating learner progress and development

• Communicating musical and technical ideas with clarity and depth

• Supporting teaching decisions with detailed justification

• Evaluating teaching effectiveness and learner outcomes

Who It’s For

• Experienced music teachers looking to advance their teaching practice

• Teachers with responsibility for planning and evaluating student progress

• Candidates aiming to demonstrate higher-level teaching skills

• Those seeking formal recognition at a more advanced level

Entry Requirements

• Recommended minimum age: 21

• One of the following:

  • ARSM in Music Teaching, or

  • Grade 8 (or equivalent) in the instrument being taught

• Typically at least 1 year of teaching experience, including:

  • Designing and delivering lessons independently

  • Evaluating student progress over time

  • Teaching in a range of settings

Progression

• Leads to:

  • FRSM (Level 7) – advanced research or resource-based contribution to music education

• Can support progression into:

  • Postgraduate-level study

  • Senior teaching or leadership roles in music education

Key Benefits

• Internationally recognised advanced teaching qualification

• Demonstrates ability to plan, teach, and evaluate over time

• Strengthens professional credibility as a music educator

• Develops reflective and analytical teaching skills

• Supports career progression in music education

Programme Structure

• This coaching programme is delivered as a structured 20-lesson course, designed to guide you step-by-step towards full LRSM exam readiness.

• Each lesson builds progressively on your teaching, communication, and evaluation skills, with personalised feedback throughout.

• Additional lessons may be recommended depending on your progress and experience.
  
  

Pricing & Payment Options

1:1 Private Coaching (55 mins)

For students who want personalised guidance and detailed feedback tailored to their individual needs.

• Single Lesson
  SGD 180
  Ideal for one-off consultations or targeted feedback

• 4-Lesson Package
  SGD 600 (SGD 150 per lesson)
  Best for consistent progress and in-depth guidance

Small Group Coaching (55 mins, Max 4 students )

Next Intake: Starting May 2026
Groups formed weekly — limited to 2–4 teachers

A structured, collaborative approach — ideal if you enjoy learning alongside others while preparing for the ABRSM diploma.

• 2 students — SGD 120 per person

• 3 students — SGD 100 per person

• 4 students — SGD 85 per person

All group classes run with a minimum of 2 students

Payment Options (Group Program)

Pay in Full (Recommended)
Secure your place and commit to the full 20-week program.

2-Part Payment Plan
Split your payment into two instalments:

• 50% before the program begins

• 50% at Week 10

Monthly payment plans are not offered to ensure consistency and commitment throughout the program.

Commitment
This is a 20-week structured program with a fixed schedule and progression.

Payments are non-refundable once the program has begun.

Students on a payment plan remain responsible for completing all scheduled payments.

In exceptional circumstances, you may request to transfer to a future cohort.