Alex Launches MusicExamHQ.com

 

Just before Christmas 2010, I launched a new website called MusicExamHQ.com

I created this music exam resource website to meet the needs of music students, teachers and parents who are involved in the piano and music theory exams organized by the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada) as well as the National Music Certificate Program (USA). To read more about the RCM and NMCP exams, click here.

Born Out of Need

As a piano instructor who is in full support of these systematic music examinations, I found that it was difficult to find information online regarding the material required to prepare for these piano and music theory examinations. I wanted a one-stop-shop where piano students, teachers and parents could visit to gain information about the piano, music theory and music history materials involved in these graded exams.

And so, I started compiling information about these exams, together with a directory of resources that would help both piano teachers and students locate the relevant examination books. I categorized the directory to display both piano exam resources as well as music theory exam resources as required by either the RCM or NMCP exam syllabus.

Free is Good

I also included a section on free music resources which includes:

• a customized set of manuscript paper for easy download and printing
• helpful music charts including the Circle of Fifths, and Piano Keyboard Templates
• scale sheets
• music flashcards

 

I worked for weeks on a free ebook called Distinction: An Essential Guide to Doing Remarkably Well in Your Piano Exam which I wrote offering anyone who downloaded it (free) a wealth of tips on preparing for the piano examinations by the RCM and NMCP. You can download the free eBook here.

Spread the Word!

I welcome you to come visit the MusicExamHQ.com website. And if you know any student or teacher involved in the piano and music theory exams organized by the RCM or NMCP, I’d be so appreciative if you told them about the website!