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Jan
The Silent Partner: How Architecture Shapes the Music We Love
Singapore’s cultural scene has grown quietly but confidently over the years. Today, audiences can choose from orc...
04
Jan
A Journey Begins: Hans Suh Opens European Sound Piano Concerts 2026
Hans Suh Live in Singapore
8 March 2026 (Sunday), 7.30pm Vi...
28
Dec
Material Matters – Choosing the Best Drumsticks for You
When drummers think about improving their sound, they often focus on drums, cymbals, or technique. But one of the...
14
Dec
Empathy in a Fractured World: Cherry Ge in Lecture-Recital at Bechstein Music World
Bechstein Music World, 13 December 2025
Presented by Bechstein Musi...
13
Dec
Why Wood Matters: How Tonewoods Shape the Sound of Musical Instruments
When we talk about musical tone, we often focus on technique, strings, reeds, or electronics. But beneath all of ...
13
Dec
The Year-End Reset: 7 Things Every Music Student Should Do Before January
Your guide to ending the year stronger — and starting the next one with purpose
21
Nov
How to Plan Effective and Productive Practice Sessions
A guide for music students of all levels
Practising music i...
20
Nov
Eliso Virsaladze: A Masterclass in Musical Integrity
Victoria Concert Hall | 18 November 2025
On 18 November 2025, Singa...
11
Nov
A New Voice for a Romantic Classic — Noah Zhou at SOTA Concert Hall
The SOTA Concert Hall played host on 8 November 2025 to an evening of music and collaboration. Pianist Noah Zhou ...
29
Oct
Bridging Nations Through Music: the Singapore–China Gala Symphony Concert
26 October 2025 – The Singapore–China Gala Symphony Concert at Esplanade Concert Hall was an evening that celebra...
04
Sep
A Transfixing Debut: Niu Niu Dazzles at Victoria Concert Hall
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
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
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
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
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!
On 4th July, RSL shared with us a musical celebration like no other: Rockschool's Guitar Bass & Drums 2024 li...
03
Jul
Understanding the World of UCAS Points and Graded Exams
Understanding UCAS points is a bit of a minefield to say the least. You know they are important and kno...
26
Jun
Building Foundations in Music: The Essential Role of Theory and RSL’s New Classical Music Theory Syllabus
Music theory, regarded as the grammar of music, forms the foundation for understanding the structure, elements, a...
18
Jun
Embracing the Journey: The Benefits and Challenges of Music Competitions
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?
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
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
In partnership with the local drumming legend Joshua Agilan, RSEC orchestrated ...
06
Feb
Why Take a PAA Musical Theatre Exam?
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
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
Rockschool (RSL) understands that in the journey of mastering a musical instrument, practicing with a backing tra...
19
Dec
Musical Games for the Whole Family
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
If you’ve followed the concert scene here in Singapore for a while, you’ll likely have heard about the recent inc...
29
Nov
Rockschool – A Complete Beginner’s Guide by CEO, Tim Bennett-Hart
RSL Awards CEO, Tim Bennett-Hart, takes us through everything Rockschool.
23
Nov
Denis Matsuev Dazzles at the Capitol Theatre
Russian pianist Denis Matsuev gave a stellar Singapore concert on the 21st of November 2023 playing numerou...
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Sep
Drummers of all Ages Come Together for the Asian Supreme Drum Competition 2023 – Qualifying Round
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
Piano Duo DUOR delighted the audience with polar favorites at their recent concert “Love & Hope” held at the ...
08
Jun
Mikkel Myer Lee Makes History at “Mikkel Stars Chopin”
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
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
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
Introducing RSL’s New Chief Examiner – Stuart Slater
Stuart is the Chief Examiner RSL Awards Ltd (Rockschool). His role includes line-managing the entire examiner pan...
03
Feb
Artist in Focus – Red Hot Chili Peppers (Playing in Singapore in February!)
We Can’t Stop and won’t stop getting excited about our favourite artists here at Rockschool Singapore. We don’t want to Give It Away, but this band has been popular all Around the World since 1983 and, By The Way, were almost named the “Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem” (yikes, what a mouthful!).