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I am very happy to enter you for examinations in piano and theory, from the Prep Test up to the diploma levels, although there is no pressure to take exams if you don't want to. 

• I use the world-renowned ABRSM for all music examinations.
   

• Exam sessions take place 3 times a year and you can choose to take your exam at a local centre (usually the Friends Meeting House or the RNCM in Manchester city centre) or at Manchester High School for Girls where I am a piano teacher.  The advantages of taking your exam at Manchester High School for Girls are that we can schedule your exam at a time to suit you, free parking, and most importantly, prior to your exam I can give you a lesson on the piano that will be used for your exam-no nasty surprises!  
   
• If you wish to take piano exams at Grade 6 upwards, a prerequisite is a pass at Grade 5 theory.  I normally teach theory as part of piano lessons, but I also offer separate theory lessons, should you require them.  
   

• For lots of information on exam syllabuses, forums and helpful advice for students preparing for exams visit  ABRSM
   

• ABRSM music exam marks can be used as UCAS points towards university entrance.