AMEB Exams – Musicianship & Theory Classes
Small-group classes (max 4 students) ensure personalised attention and rapid progress. Three levels available—Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced—perfectly aligned with AMEB Musicianship & Theory syllabuses. Classes held in the Westleigh studio, with flexible scheduling to suit school timetables.
Beginner
No prior knowledge required. Start from scratch: master basic notation, rhythms, and single-line melodies. Build confidence in sight-reading and ear training through fun, interactive exercises. Ideal for young students or complete beginners.
Intermediate
Basic theory & dictation skills assumed. Dive deeper into musical harmony, compound time, and multi-line melodic dictation. Learn to analyse chords, progressions, and notate complex rhythms with accuracy—essential for AMEB Grade 3–5.
Advanced
Strong theory foundation required. Tackle complex harmonic sequences, modulations, and advanced aural analysis. Develop the ability to resolve progressions, notate full textures, and prepare for AMEB Grade 6+ and Associate-level exams.
The following classes are available:
| AMEB Exams Musicianship: | |
| 1st Grade | Covering the 1st grade syllabus, including basic theory, introduction to keys and scales, intervals and chords, time and rhythm as well as signs and terms. |
| 2nd Grade | Covering the 2nd grade syllabus, including basic theory, recognition and writing of scales, intervals and chords, times and rhythms as well as signs, terms and general knowledge topics. |
| 3rd Grade | Covering the 3rd grade syllabus, including the basics of four-part chord writing and study of simple musical forms. |
| 4th Grade | Covering the 4th grade syllabus, including aural training, harmonising cadences, history and general knowledge topics. |
| 5th Grade | Covering the 5th grade syllabus, including aural training, four-part harmony and melody writing, history and general knowledge topics. |
| 6th Grade | Covering the 6th grade syllabus, including aural training, four-part harmony and melody writing, history and general knowledge topics. |
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AMEB Exams Theory: |
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| 1st Grade | Covering 1st grade syllabus, including basic theory, introduction to keys and scales, intervals and chords, time and rhythm as well as terminology. |
| 2nd Grade | Covering 2nd grade syllabus, including basic theory, recognition and writing of scales, intervals and chords, times and rhythms, terminology as well as general knowledge topics. |
| 3rd Grade | Covering 3rd grade syllabus, including the basics of four-part chord writing, harmonising cadences as well as study of simple musical forms. |
| 4th Grade | Covering 4th grade syllabus, including four-part harmony and melody writing, history and general knowledge topics. |
| 5th Grade | Covering 5th grade syllabus, including four-part harmony and melody writing, history and general knowledge topics. |
| 6th Grade | Covering 6th grade syllabus, including advanced four-part harmony and melody writing, history and general knowledge topics. |