Simpify your planning, empower your students
Unlock your students’ potential and simplify your teaching with Trinity’s Theory of Music Grades. We understand the unique challenges of delivering inspiring music theory lessons, whether you’re balancing a full classroom, multiple students at once, or varied one-on-one lessons. Our comprehensive and engaging syllabus is designed to seamlessly fit into your unique teaching setting, saving you valuable time and ensuring a clear, rewarding path to success for every student.
Flexibiity, with the same academic rigour
Our exams are available digitally for Grades 1-8, and in paper or digital format at diploma level, to meet students’ needs. Our digital exams retain the same structure as the paper exam and includes an industry standard writing notation tool to still assess this essential skill.
Step-by-step support for teachers and students
Build solid musical futures with full support. Our easy-to-use workbooks are packed with:
- Clear exam requirements
- Hints and tips for candidates
- Teacher guidance
- Graded tasks and questions
Scalable and accessible
From a single student sitting the exam at home to 100+ students in a school computer lab, our platform supports flexible delivery. With on-demand, AI-powered proctoring, large-scale assessment is now simple and secure.
Read on to discover how our resources can support you, and download your free sample ebook to get started!
How it works for you
For peripatetic music teachers
We understand that as a peripatetic teacher, every minute with your students counts. Trinity’s Theory of Music Grades provide an all-in-one solution designed to fit your unique teaching environment, so you can focus on what truly matters most.
With our resources, you get:
- A flexible, ready-to-use framework that adapts to any school or session, saving you valuable preparation and travel time.
- On-demand digital assessments and simplified admin that frees you from paperwork and fixed exam sessions.
- Engaging workbooks that spark independent learning and help students build lasting, real-world musical skills, even with limited contact time.
For KS3 music teachers
We know that teaching music theory to a diverse KS3 classroom may feel like a challenge. Trinity’s Theory of Music Grades makes it easier, for you and your students.
With our resources, you get:
- A ready-to-use syllabus and clear, step-by-step progression that simplifies your lesson planning and seamlessly integrates with your existing curriculum.
- Student-friendly workbooks that transforms theory into an enjoyable and positive experience, helping students to build lasting musical knowledge and real-world skills.
- Flexible, on-demand digital assessments that are easy to deliver to a full class, saving you valuable time and boosting exam confidence for your students.
For private and commercial music teachers
As a private music teacher, your passion for music is matched only by your commitment to your students. But we know that running a teaching business means every minute counts. Trinity’s Theory of Music Grades provide an all-in-one solution that not only simplifies your teaching but helps you attract and retain students.
With our resources, you get:
- A ready-to-implement curriculum that ensures consistent student progression, giving you a professional offering that demonstrates value and helps you attract new students.
- Engaging, structured resources that make theory a highlight of their week, helping you build meaningful progress you can confidently share with parents to boost retention.
- On-demand digital assessments that reduce admin and make exam delivery simple freeing up more of your time for teaching.
Try it for yourself!
Want to see how Trinity’s Theory of Music can support your students? Download our free sample ebook, featuring real example questions from our digital exams at Grades 1, 2, 3 and 5—taken directly from our popular support workbooks. You’ll also receive an exclusive 20% discount code for our full range of theory eBooks and teaching resources.
Get your free ebookSix things to consider when choosing a Theory exam
Accessibility
Can you access the exam 24/7 via an internet connection and Google Chrome, with no additional software required? Does it take advantage of Chrome’s accessibility features?
Rigorous testing
Is it more than just a music literacy test? Is the skill of notation writing also tested?
Online safety
If taking the exam digitally, does it always utilise industry standard on-demand proctoring for privacy and safety?
Recognised quality
Is the qualification accepted by other exam boards for pre-requisite entry to their higher-grade performance and practical exams?
Scalability
Is large group digital assessment possible? On-demand proctoring and randomised question building offers this flexibility and scalability.
Flexibility
Can the digital exam be taken securely at anytime, anywhere in the world?