Piano diplomas are helpful for students aspiring to become qualified piano performers and certified piano teachers. There are many ways for piano students to obtain their piano certifications, such as through the Trinity College of London (TCL) and the Associated Board of the Royals Schools of Music (ABRSM) piano diploma course. However, more students are now choosing a different route for their piano diploma by pursuing the London College of Music diploma course (DipLCM).
Here are a couple of reasons why the DipLCM is becoming popular among students taking their piano diploma certification.
Internationally recognised standards
In the past, students preferred to take their diplomas through the TCL and ABRSM piano exam in Singapore because they are internationally recognised. However, the DipLCM is now seeing an increase in student enrolment due to the equivalent level 4 diploma standard that ABRSM and TCL courses offer, placing the course at an international level.
Another reason students like to pursue the DipLCM is its attractive certificate. Many students find that the certificate they receive upon completion of their diploma is more prestigious because the ‘University of West London’ is printed at the heading of the certificate, while the other music exam boards do not have it. The repertoire offered in DipLCM also has greater flexibility and freedom, allowing students to choose the pieces they can perform well.
Low-stress examination style
The exam is in a digital format, and candidates must choose 3 to 4 pieces from their repertoire list to perform for a minimum duration of at least 30 minutes. The pieces must be from different musical periods, such as Classical, Romantic and 20th century. Candidates can also use their own choice of piano pieces by seeking prior approval from the exam board. However, students must choose at least one of their pieces from the repertoire list for the examination.
The DipLCM exam is trendy amongst candidates as it is a recorded piano exam. Candidates who need help performing their pieces under pressure will benefit from this examination style, as they do not have to face an examiner or verbally explain their chosen repertoire. Furthermore, they can choose the pieces to perform to their preference and have multiple tries to submit their best performance. Students will have a few chances to record their piano performance and select the best version to submit for their exam when they are ready, with a written programme note.
Conclusion
The piano diploma course is the final step towards building your career in piano arts, and it is essential to know which course is the most suitable for your goals and needs.
If you are looking for piano lessons in Singapore, Wowpianowow has a team of dedicated piano teachers committed to ensuring that you pass your piano diploma course in the shortest time possible so that you can pursue your goals and dreams quickly. If you have any questions on which diploma course is the most suitable for you or the course fees, please contact us through our contact form or phone call, and we will be glad to inform you about the details!
