Rock School Exams
Learn. Perform. Progress.
Learn. Perform. Progress.
Learn. Perform. Progress.
Rockschool (RSL) Guitar exams offer a modern, structured path for electric and acoustic players of all levels. Each grade builds technical skill, creativity, and musical confidence while earning globally recognized certification.
Modern Sound, Amplified Expression
Electric Guitar exams focus on tone control, riffs, solos, and rhythm across genres like rock, metal, funk, and blues. You’ll perform set pieces, technical work, and optional improvisation — showcasing power, precision, and style.
Natural Tone, Dynamic Performance
Acoustic Guitar exams highlight fingerstyle, strumming, and percussive techniques. Players explore folk, pop, and singer-songwriter styles, emphasizing musical expression, tone clarity, and rhythmic control in an unplugged setting.
Natural Tone, Dynamic Performance
Acoustic Guitar exams highlight fingerstyle, strumming, and percussive techniques. Players explore folk, pop, and singer-songwriter styles, emphasizing musical expression, tone clarity, and rhythmic control in an unplugged setting.
Learn. Perform. Progress.
Trinity Rock Guitar exams offer a modern, structured path for electric and acoustic players of all levels. Each grade builds technical skill, creativity, and musical confidence while earning globally recognised certification.
The Trinity Rock & Pop Guitar syllabus helps players build real-world performance skills learning songs by well-known artists. Each grade includes music styles such as rock, pop, blues, and metal. Grades 1-8 are available; learn online, in person or a mix.
The Trinity Classical Guitar syllabus develops technique, tone, and interpretation through carefully chosen repertoire. Each grade includes pieces from the Renaissance to the present day, helping players understand different styles and musical periods. You can complete your exam in person or as a continuous video.
Flexible Ways to Take Your Exam
Focuses entirely on performance pieces — no technical or supporting tests. Perfect for showcasing your playing strengths whether rock or classical.
Covers all sections: performance, technical work, sight reading or improvisation, and musicianship. Ideal for formal progression and skill development.
Advanced professional-level qualifications (DipRSL, LRSL) for experienced musicians, teachers, and performers. Recognizes expert musicianship and teaching excellence
Flexible Ways to Take Your Exam
Live performance before an examiner
Take your exam in person at an approved Rockschool centre for a traditional live experience. You’ll perform directly for an examiner who provides instant, detailed assessment. This format is ideal for students who enjoy the energy of a live setting and want immediate interaction and feedback.
Record & submit
Record your full performance — including all pieces and technical elements — in a single, continuous take and upload it for assessment. This option offers flexibility and comfort, allowing you to perform in a familiar environment while still meeting official Rockschool standards.
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Whether having lessons online, in person, or for DofE, this is the book you'll need to start your Electric Grades
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Whether having lessons online, in person, or for DofE, this is the book you'll need to start your Electric Grades
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Whether having lessons online, in person, or for DofE, this is the book you'll need to start your Electric Grades
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Whether having lessons online, in person, or for DofE, this is the book you'll need to start your Electric Grades
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Whether having lessons online, in person, or for DofE, this is the book you'll need to start your Electric Grades
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Whether having lessons online, in person, or for DofE, this is the book you'll need to start your Electric Grades
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