Classical Piano
Technique, interpretation, repertoire architecture and performance craft.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Classical Piano
Ten specialist directions
Build a complete pianist around a meaningful musical life.
Pathways sit alongside the core grade. Students can specialise without leaving reading, rhythm, technique or aural gaps unaddressed.
Hymns & Church Accompaniment
Congregational pulse, introductions, endings, transposition and meaningful voicing.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Hymns & Church Accompaniment
Gospel & Contemporary Piano
Progressions, textures, fills and stylistically grounded contemporary playing.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Gospel & Contemporary Piano
Jazz Piano & Improvisation
Lead sheets, guide tones, vocabulary, comping and form-based improvisation.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Jazz Piano & Improvisation
Vocal & Choral Accompaniment
Listening, rehearsal technique, singer support, open-score awareness and balance.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Vocal & Choral Accompaniment
Anthem & Oratorio Accompaniment
Score reduction, conductor response, cueing and large-form rehearsal reliability.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Anthem & Oratorio Accompaniment
Music Theory & Aural Training
Written theory, listening, dictation, analysis and external theory preparation.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Music Theory & Aural Training
Composition & Arranging
Motif, harmony, form, notation and playable original arrangements.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Composition & Arranging
Music Production Foundations
Recording, MIDI, arranging workflow and responsible digital production.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · Music Production Foundations
External Examination Preparation
ABRSM, MTB, Trinity or another approved board, tracked without affiliation claims.
Recorded separatelyExample: MPW Grade 7 · External Examination Preparation
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