To them, it's practice. To you, it's progress.
For over 150 years, Trinity College London has inspired musicians worldwide through innovative, inclusive and high-quality music education.
As a globally recognised awarding organisation, we are committed to empowering teachers and students with a broad and exciting portfolio of qualifications. Whether you manage a music department or teach individual lessons, Trinity provides the tools, resources and flexibility to help you—and crucially your students—achieve their goals, whatever they may be.
Our music qualifications are designed to address the needs of modern music education by fostering creativity, inclusivity and excellence. With pathways for all ages, abilities and ambitions, we make music education a transformative experience.
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Do you run a music school or department?
Trinity’s qualifications help institutions like yours stand out by demonstrating a commitment to excellence and inclusivity. By adopting Trinity’s qualifications, you can strengthen your institution’s reputation while providing a proven pathway to success for your students. There’s a reason that we’re respected worldwide, and we’re consistently adapting and innovating to keep it this way.
- Build credibility with globally recognised qualifications regulated by Ofqual, CCEA and Qualifications Wales. Trinity’s Grades 6-8 are also included in the UCAS tariff, offering invaluable benefits to students and parents.
- Offer a diverse musical experience that includes Classical, Jazz, Rock and Pop genres, as well as fully accessible qualifications for learners with additional needs. Support students at every level, from beginners to aspiring professionals.
- Offer flexible and personalised routes to progression through a variety of ways to take the exams and content that allows each student to play to their strengths, enabling students to realise their full potential.
- Equip your teachers with robust resources and syllabuses designed by practising industry experts, helping them guide the next generation of musicians to whatever success looks like for them.
Are you an individual music teacher?
Trinity supports teachers by providing inspiration and flexibility to help students achieve their best. Our qualifications are designed to make your teaching journey easier while offering inspiring experiences to your students.
- Engage students with high-quality tools, tips and resources developed by industry experts, ensuring a credible and progressive learning experience. Have confidence in a robust syllabus that has delivered proven results.
- Inspire your students with a diverse repertoire that spans classical masterpieces, modern favourites, Rock & Pop, and even film and video game scores. Foster a lifelong love of music with pieces they’re passionate about and want to learn.
- Choose our flexible assessments, offering each student a personalised route with different ways to take the exam and content options, tailored to their strengths and goals.
- Build on your knowledge and skills with resources and syllabuses designed by industry experts that empower you to focus on what matters most to your students.
Discover Trinity College London Music
Designed for you and your students
Trinity College London’s music qualifications and publications have been designed to inspire learners, empower teachers and ensure students can excel in whatever way they wish. From graded exams to diplomas, certificates and industry-leading publications, Trinity’s 150 years means we’re well versed in supporting musicians and educators in achieving their goals.
Trinity’s music portfolio embraces a broad spectrum of musical styles. Our qualifications support teachers in developing well-rounded musicians by providing a solid technical foundation and encouraging creative expression and real-world musical skills.
Build skills with our flagship qualifications
Our graded music exams provide a structured, progressive framework that caters to learners with wide musical interests, whatever their goals.
Classical & Jazz Grades
Available for a wide range of instruments, and with music your students will want to play, our graded music exams provide a structured, progressive framework that caters to learners with wide musical interests, whatever their goals, letting students take the exam at time and in the format that suits them best. Face-to-face and digital options available.
Rock & Pop Grades
Real songs, real skills, real progress. Engage your students with our huge range of hit songs spanning all contemporary styles. They get to play the music they love, while developing the huge range of skills that modern contemporary musicians need. Face-to-face and digital options available.
Theory of Music Grades
Our Theory of Music syllabus responds to modern teaching and learning styles and can be taken as a paper-based exam or as on on-demand digital exam, letting your students choose the format and time that works best for them.
More than just graded exams
Trinity Music goes far beyond our graded exams. From professional qualifications for performers and teachers to our huge range of print and ebooks, we have everything to support today’s teachers and learners.
Music Diplomas
Trinity’s suite of diplomas (ATCL, LTCL and FTCL) offers professional qualifications for advanced for musicians pursuing careers in performance, teaching, or theory. Whatever your students’ career goals, the diplomas are ideal for gaining recognition for new or existing skills. Face-to-face and digital options available.
Music Certificate Exams
Structured as a mini-recital, Music certificate exams focus solely on performance. Your students have the flexibility to put together a programme from a wide repertoire list and can include own-choice pieces and their own compositions.
Trinity College London Press
Explore the extensive range of print and eBooks available through Trinity College London Press, the place to browse and purchase publications to support your Trinity qualifications and beyond.
Why choose Trinity Music?
Trinity’s music exams are designed to work for teachers and students alike, providing clear progression pathways while celebrating diverse musical journeys.
Building on 150 years of experience
Our syllabuses feature an exciting mix of music, ranging from classical repertoire to more contemporary styles. This allows performers to explore a broad range of genres while developing essential musical skills.
Flexible exam structure
Our different exam options allow teachers to tailor the exam experience to their students, supporting progress in the way that works best for them.
Personalised performance
Our exams offer the flexibility to include own-choice pieces and even original compositions, allowing candidates to engage with the music they are passionate about. This approach fosters creativity and individual expression.
Innovative support for today's musicians
Access innovative digital tools and modern resources designed for today’s music educators. From interactive learning platforms to repertoire books, exercises, and expert guidance, our support materials help teachers and students thrive in both exams and real-world performance.
NoteLab Music
NoteLab Music is a comprehensive tool for the 21st century music teacher. Using AI technologies, it is the first platform to offer users the chance to search our extensive catalogue by the huge number of skills needed to master an instrument.
Created by teachers, for teachers, NoteLab Music helps you say goodbye to hours of administration and unlocks a smarter, more efficient way to manage your teaching studio.
In addition, our new Smartbook will collect content for each student and create recommendations for pieces and exercises that you can assign to your student.
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