Tag Archives: Articles

A Transfixing Debut: Niu Niu Dazzles at Victoria Concert Hall

September 4, 2025
By RS Event Center
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31 August 2025 -- former prodigy Niu Niu gave a spellbinding long-awaited Singapore debut at the Victoria Concert...

11 Apr

Beyond Streaming: Why Live Music Still Matters in the Digital Age

April 11, 2025
By RS Event Center
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In an age of on-demand streaming, smart devices, and AI-curated playlists, music has never been more accessible—o...

24 Nov

Japanese Pianist to Grace the Singapore Stage – Celebrating 10 Years of Takeshi Oi

November 24, 2024
By RS Event Center
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, 9th March 2025, and prepare for an unforgettable evening at the Victoria Concert ...

06 Nov

Liu Ziyu’s Triumph Spirit Over Adversity – Recital Review

November 6, 2024
By RS Event Center
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We had the privilege of attending Liu Ziyu’s “Triumph Spirit Over Adversity” recital on 3 November 2024, which wa...

01 Oct

Hao Rao Warmly Received at his “My Motherland & Chopin” Singapore Debut

October 1, 2024
By RS Event Center
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Twenty-year-old Hao Rao captivated the audience at his Singapore debut recital held at the prestigious Victoria C...

19 Jul

Rockschool: Live from Abbey Road – Sneak Preview of the new GBD 2024!

July 19, 2024
By RS Event Center
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On 4th July, RSL shared with us a musical celebration like no other: Rockschool's Guitar Bass & Drums 2024 li...

03 Jul

Articles, Exam Tips

Understanding the World of UCAS Points and Graded Exams

July 5, 2024
By RS Event Center
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Understanding UCAS points is a bit of a minefield to say the least. You know they are important and kno...

26 Jun

Articles, General Musicianship Knowledge

Building Foundations in Music: The Essential Role of Theory and RSL’s New Classical Music Theory Syllabus

June 26, 2024
By RS Event Center
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Music theory, regarded as the grammar of music, forms the foundation for understanding the structure, elements, a...

18 Jun

Articles, Competitions, Upcoming Events

Embracing the Journey: The Benefits and Challenges of Music Competitions

June 18, 2024
By RS Event Center
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With competition season upon us, musicians from all over the globe are gearing up to showcase their talents and p...

11 May

Is Singing Necessary for Testing Aural Skills?

May 11, 2024
By RS Event Center
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A topic that often sparks debate among music teachers is whether singing should be a mandatory component in grade...

04 Apr

From the Streets to the World: Exploring the Global History of Street Dance

April 4, 2024
By RS Event Center
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Urban street dance, also known as street dance or urban dance, has its origins in the streets and communities of ...

26 Feb

Unveiling the Rhythm: A Drummer’s Odyssey at “Beat the Score” Workshop

March 8, 2024
By RS Event Center
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In partnership with the local drumming legend Joshua Agilan, RSEC orchestrated ...

06 Feb

Articles, Exam Tips

Why Take a PAA Musical Theatre Exam?

February 6, 2024
By RS Event Center
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Engaging in an RSL Performance Arts Awards (PAA) Exam is not merely an examination; it's a journey that unlocks d...

31 Jan

The Evolving Tapestry of Musical Theatre in our Culture and Education

January 31, 2024
By RS Event Center
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With the rise of stage and movie musicals like “Hamilton”, “The Greatest Showman”, and the many Disney animated h...

24 Jan

Super-Charge Your Practice: The Power of Backing Tracks for Musicians

January 24, 2024
By RS Event Center
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Rockschool (RSL) understands that in the journey of mastering a musical instrument, practicing with a backing tra...

19 Dec

Articles, General Musicianship Knowledge

Musical Games for the Whole Family

December 19, 2023
By RS Event Center
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The year-end festive season for many around the world is a time to spend together with family – school is out and...

06 Dec

Concert Etiquette for Contemporary Music Fans – Concert-goer’s Dos and Don’ts

December 13, 2023
By RS Event Center
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If you’ve followed the concert scene here in Singapore for a while, you’ll likely have heard about the recent inc...

29 Nov

Articles, Exam Tips

Rockschool – A Complete Beginner’s Guide by CEO, Tim Bennett-Hart

November 30, 2023
By RS Event Center
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RSL Awards CEO, Tim Bennett-Hart, takes us through everything Rockschool.

23 Nov

Competitions, Past Events

Denis Matsuev Dazzles at the Capitol Theatre

November 24, 2023
By RS Event Center
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Russian pianist Denis Matsuev gave a stellar Singapore concert on the 21st of November 2023 playing numerou...

14 Sep

Drummers of all Ages Come Together for the Asian Supreme Drum Competition 2023 – Qualifying Round

September 15, 2023
By RS Event Center
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The No. 1 Drum Competition in South East Asia is back with a bang, with the widest age range among contestants th...

16 Aug

Spreading “Love & Hope” to Future Musicians – Japan’s Piano Duo DUOR

August 25, 2023
By RS Event Center
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Piano Duo DUOR delighted the audience with polar favorites at their recent concert “Love & Hope” held at the ...

08 Jun

Articles, Upcoming Events

Mikkel Myer Lee Makes History at “Mikkel Stars Chopin”

June 8, 2023
By RS Event Center
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Singapore, 6 June 2023 – At 10 years old, Singaporean piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee made history as the youngest ...

15 May

Mikkel Myer Lee – Singapore’s Rising Piano Star

May 16, 2023
By RS Event Center
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10-year-old Singaporean Piano Prodigy Makes History as the Youngest Pianist to Perform Both Chopin Concertos in a...

13 Apr

Introducing the Voice of the Rockschool Syllabus – Martin Hibbert

April 13, 2023
By RS Event Center
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Do you know that voice you hear doing the count-in at the beginning of almost every song in the Rockschool syllabuses? Well, we’re about to introduce you to the man behind that iconic voice…

01 Mar