Fun, Flexible & Expert Guitar, Bass, Drum & Singing Tuition in Huddersfield
Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
DRUMS
Vocals & Singing
Individual & Class Tuition
Styles covered: Rock, Pop, Metal, Blues, Jazz
ROCKSCHOOL GRADES
Grades can be taken in guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Rockschool aims to put performance at the heart of the exam. Each grade has a wide choice of repertoire that covers all the key skills required at that level. Their tunes are written to reflect popular rock styles and inspire improvisation.
Rockschool's qualifications are offered at all grades. They're also accredited and have respective QCF credit values. (Did you know any grade from grade 6 upwards carries UCAS points which could be the push you need to get into your university of choice).
The qualifications regulators of England (OfQual) Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA) accredit Graded Music Exams, Entry Level (Debut) to Grade 8. The qualifications regulator of Scotland (SQA) accredit Graded Music Exams, Grades 1 to 8.
Grades can be taken in guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Rockschool aims to put performance at the heart of the exam. Each grade has a wide choice of repertoire that covers all the key skills required at that level. Their tunes are written to reflect popular rock styles and inspire improvisation.
Rockschool's qualifications are offered at all grades. They're also accredited and have respective QCF credit values. (Did you know any grade from grade 6 upwards carries UCAS points which could be the push you need to get into your university of choice).
Grade |
Level |
QCF Credit |
UCAS Points |
Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Entry Level (Debut) |
Entry Level |
4 |
- |
yes |
Grade 1 |
Level 1 |
6 |
- |
yes |
Grade 2 |
Level 1 |
9 |
- |
yes |
Grade 3 |
Level 1 |
12 |
- |
yes |
Grade 4 |
Level 2 |
15 |
- |
yes |
Grade 5 |
Level 2 |
18 |
- |
yes |
Grade 6 |
Level 3 |
22 |
25-45 |
yes |
Grade 7 |
Level 3 |
27 |
40-60 |
yes |
Grade 8 |
Level 3 |
32 |
55-75 |
yes |
Exam Duration |
Closing Date for Applications |
Period |
|---|---|---|
1st February to 31st March |
1st December |
A |
1st May to 31st July |
1st April |
B |
23rd October to 15th December |
1st October |
C |
The qualifications regulators of England (OfQual) Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA) accredit Graded Music Exams, Entry Level (Debut) to Grade 8. The qualifications regulator of Scotland (SQA) accredit Graded Music Exams, Grades 1 to 8.
Rockschool examination books:
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
RGT GRADES
RGT exams start at beginner level and progress to professional Diplomas. The exams are organised in partnership with London College of Music Exams (one of the world's most respected music examination boards, established since 1887) and certificated by Thames Valley University.
From Grade One onwards RGT exams are accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) and UCAS points are awarded for Grade 6 and above.
Exam Levels
Nine exam grades are available, ranging from Preliminary Grade (for beginners) up to Grade 8 (for aspiring professional musicians). A range of Electric Guitar Teaching Diplomas and Electric Guitar Performance Diplomas are also available.
The exams are designed to develop the skills an electric guitarist needs to play in a rock band or pop group. Topics covered in the grade exams include: scales, improvisation and lead playing; chords and rhythm playing; specialist techniques; popular music theory and aural abilities. There is no requirement to read traditionally notated music.
Benefits of Taking an RGT Exam
* Gain a useful and internationally recognised qualification.
* Find out, via a reliable and independent assessment, what standard your playing is.
* Achieve your playing potential by setting yourself a clear target to aspire to.
Preparing for the exam will help you develop all aspects of your playing in a structured way, increase your knowledge of guitar techniques and music theory.
RGT exams start at beginner level and progress to professional Diplomas. The exams are organised in partnership with London College of Music Exams (one of the world's most respected music examination boards, established since 1887) and certificated by Thames Valley University.
From Grade One onwards RGT exams are accredited by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) and UCAS points are awarded for Grade 6 and above.
Exam Levels
Nine exam grades are available, ranging from Preliminary Grade (for beginners) up to Grade 8 (for aspiring professional musicians). A range of Electric Guitar Teaching Diplomas and Electric Guitar Performance Diplomas are also available.
The exams are designed to develop the skills an electric guitarist needs to play in a rock band or pop group. Topics covered in the grade exams include: scales, improvisation and lead playing; chords and rhythm playing; specialist techniques; popular music theory and aural abilities. There is no requirement to read traditionally notated music.
Benefits of Taking an RGT Exam
* Gain a useful and internationally recognised qualification.
* Find out, via a reliable and independent assessment, what standard your playing is.
* Achieve your playing potential by setting yourself a clear target to aspire to.
Preparing for the exam will help you develop all aspects of your playing in a structured way, increase your knowledge of guitar techniques and music theory.
Examination dates |
Latest Date for receipt of entry |
|---|---|
Spring: March / April Summer: June / July Winter: November / December |
1st February 1st May 1st October |
RGT examination books:
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Ricky's school of rock, Colne Valley Business Park, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QG. Tel: 01484 846838
Copyright Ricky's school of rock 2011
Copyright Ricky's school of rock 2011