Structure your Approach to Learning
Choose Your Weapon
We're passionate about all the major rock instruments. Whether you're an indie guitarist, metal drummer or pop pianist we've got a grade exam that will help you become a more accomplished and well-rounded musician.
The world's original and best rock and pop grades
Rockschool released its first guitar, bass and drums Grade Exams in 1991 to offer rock and pop musicians the same access and support to qualifications and training as traditional musicians.
Rock and Pop Grades for all levels and abilities
We'll take you from complete beginner (Entry Level 2) to professional standard (Grade 8) at a pace that suits you. We've made sure the learning curve is gradual, challenging and rewarding.
A true measure of your musical ability
A Rockschool Grade is a true gauge of your playing and musical ability. What you'll learn is tailored to fit real-world music situations and your exams are based on performance.
Specialist styles to suit your musical tastes
Our performance pieces are focused on the most popular contemporary genres and written to put every ounce of your technique and performing ability to the test.
Play Free Choice Pieces in your exams
At each grade you can pick your own songs to play in your exam, as well as Rockschool's own compositions. They can be any you like, just bring the sheet music and audio to your exam.
Grade Exam or Performance Certificate?
At every grade we give you the option of sitting a Grade Exam or Performance Certificate.
A Grade Exam is:
- 3 performance pieces — 2 of which can be free choice pieces
- Technical work
- Sight Reading or Improvisation
- Ear tests
- General Musicianship Questions
A Performance Certificate is:
- 5 performance pieces — 3 of which can be Free Choice Pieces
