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Keyboard lessons
Trinity College London
The course provides keyboard lessons ideal for students who wish to take part in the Trinity College London’s yearly examinations. Whether you are self-taught or taking lessons, learning for fun or aiming for a career in the music industry, Trinity’s exams will help you improve your playing skills and achieve your musical goals. The keyboard lessons are primarily focused on accompaniment playing using pre-recorded backing tracks in a band setting.
Click here to learn more about our P.B.E.S™ Pop Piano Improvisation Course instead.
Keyboard lessons (administrative information):
Course Title: Trinity College London Pop & Rock Keyboard Course (for all ages)
Mode of coaching: one-on-one lessons (individual)
Age group: for all ages
Lesson duration: 30/45/60 minutes
Lessons frequency: 1 lesson per week
Prerequisite: Zero music background
Available levels: Initial / Grade 1-8
As a PBE student, you will receive the following incentives when you enroll in the Trinity College London Pop & Rock Keyboard Course:
a) Trinity Keyboards songbook
b) Login ID and Password for P.B.E.I.S™ Online Student Portal
c) Whatsapp Newsfeed & admission to PBE Club where you can enjoy free usage our practice studios, free scores transcribing, discounts on musical instruments & more
Useful links:
Trinity College London Pop & Rock Keyboard
Each exam consists of two main sections: songs (80 marks) and session skills (20 marks)
SONG ONE
25
marks
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A song chosen from the current graded Trinity Keyboards songbook, played to the Trinity backing track
SONG THREE
30
marks
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A technical focus song selected out of the current Trinity Keyboards songbook, with specific technical elements, played to the Trinity backing track
SONG TWO
25
marks
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A song chosen from Trinity Keyboards songbook, played to Trinity's backing track, or your own song
SESSION SKILLS
20
marks
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Playback and repeat or improvise from a series of unheard short melodic phrases provided by the examiners
How are our keyboard lessons different from other music schools?
Free practice studios for active PBE students **No booking required**
As an enrolled PBE student, you are entitled to use our practice area, furnished with digital keyboards and individual lamps dedicated, for personalized enclosure. We provide complimentary earphones as well.
We testify as a team of teachers with no attitude issues, during keyboard lessons
The truth is that musicians are infamous for their eccentricity. We like to highlight that this is not an excuse for musicians to exhibit any sort of attitude. As musicians, our dream is to impart our knowledge and cultivate it.
During your keyboard lessons, you have the liberty to change your teacher if necessary
From our list of teachers, we will recommend and assign the most suitable teacher for your keyboard lessons. You are allowed to switch your teacher should things not work out as well. Above all, this is one of the benefits of joining a music school as you are not confined to one teacher.
Play Pop songs, not nursery rhymes like
'Mary had a little Lamb'
Our library contains 2000 over fake sheets which are suitable for learning. If there is a song unlisted in our library, you can request and we can transcribe for you with no fee. All songs are strictly for educational purposes only.
Hollow prosperity do NOT motivate us.
Money isn’t our passion.
Since 2003, the culture of our school is everything about music, not money-making. Although we understand the basic principles of running a business, hollow prosperity does not motivate us. You will never be made to purchase any instruments., score sheets, or anything of that sort.
Invitation to perform at our annual student recitals: locally or in Shinagawa (Japan)
Every year, there are 2 annual student recital concerts. One is held in Singapore and the other is held in Shinagawa (Japan) – 5 Chome – 18 – 1 Higashioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo-to 140 – 0011. We showcase our students of different levels, even complete beginners.
Local & International celebrities / guest artistes / music collaborators
For the most part, PBE was never a ‘star-struck’ music school or at least our culture was never about grooming students to be artistes but rather hobbyist musicians. Nevertheless, our brand identity has attracted local celebrities (Chen Xiuhuan, Jeremy Chan, Maxi Lim, Sora Ma, Zhang ZhenHuan) to learn from us and we are really very honored.
We also like to take the opportunity to thank all of our PBE guest artistes and music collaborators we have worked with since 2003.
FAQ about time slots:
Please whatsapp us at 91798110, as our schedule changes every other day.
1130am & 83opm for weekdays and 11am & 415pm for weekends
When you postpone a lesson, you gain a makeup lesson which has a 1 year expiry. In brief, you need to give 3 days advanced notice and 1 day advanced notice for peak and off peak lessons respectively.
You may sign up online or at our school physically or via whatsapp at 91798110.
Send us an email, we should be able to work out something for you.
You may request for a full quote > click here
You may purchase a one-time lesson of $72 (trial lesson)
Other FAQ:
For the most part, yes it is OK. In fact, once you are a registered student, you are able to use our practice rooms (with pianos) for free.
You may purchase the LCM textbooks & materials from any of their authorized resellers.
Please book a trial lesson for Trinity Rock & Pop assessment.
In short, yes. You should, however, determine whether examinations are appropriate for you. For leisure playing, we recommend our Pop Piano Improvisation course for adults.
It does not matter which part of the month you register and commence your first lesson, as school fees will be fairly prorated accordingly.
During keyboard lessons, you learn more about the technical aspects of the music keyboard. Whereas for pop piano, you learn the ‘proper’ way to play and improvise on the piano. To understand better, click here to learn more about our Pop Piano course
Yes, you can purchase a one-time lesson at $72 (45mins duration)
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