Resources and support

We exist to support quality arts education.

To achieve that, we provide resources and support alongside our benchmarked examining system. You're not on your own! On this page, you'll find out more about what we have on offer and how we can help you to become your best self - whether that be in teaching, learning, or even supporting your child to achieve their performing arts goals.

Our social media channels share lots of great research, opportunities, and articles that are hand-selected to support you in your work. And don't forget the Syllabus itself - a fantastic resource for finding repertoire to suit your students' interests and ability.

Looking to upskill? We also have a range of Teaching Diplomas with syllabuses that specialise in classical and contemporary music, Speech & Drama, and the performing arts.

Educators are our favourite kind of wisdom-imparters and quality teachers are essential for a vibrant and thriving arts education community.

Connect with us and read on to find out what's on offer for teachers.

And don't forget - we're here to help!

Workshops and masterclasses

Join us for a workshop specially put together to help teachers and learners to develop and grow.

To support teachers and students, AMEB offers a variety of workshops and masterclasses. We aim to provide professional development opportunities for a variety of ages and career stages, as well as updates of AMEB syllabuses and insights into the exam process.

We regularly update and refresh our syllabuses to ensure they remain relevant and with the most current pedagogical practises at their core. When new syllabuses are released, they're usually accompanied by new products designed to support your teaching and learning, and we'll provide workshops to guide you through the new material and key changes.

These workshops are often presented in collaboration with industry associations and local music retailers. If you have an idea for a workshop, please let us know! And don’t forget to sign up to our eNews or like our Facebook page to ensure you hear about all the upcoming opportunities to get involved.

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Missed an online webinar? Head to YouTube to catch up or rewatch anything on our channel. We have webinar recordings, instructional videos, the Ask Andrew series (providing great tips for teaching and theory walkthroughs), as well as introductions to new syllabuses and general information that has been curated just for you.

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Resources and support material

Teaching tools: Publications and analysis

AMEB produces a wide range of publications including grade books, theory analysis guides and past theory papers - all of which are available to teachers. Our AMEB Online Shop features the full range of these great resources, or check with your favourite local music retailer for their stock of publications.

New syllabuses are available as a teacher's pack, which includes all the Grade books, the new Technical Work books, Sight reading book, and more. These can be purchased by newcomers to AMEB too, and they will set you up for years to come. And it's much cheaper than buying everything individually!

Our Teacher Handbook publications provide further analysis of pieces, performance notes and so on. With approximately 200 titles currently available, you’re sure to find the right aide for your student.

If you're looking for professional development, please continue down the page for more information regarding our Teaching syllabuses and exams.

Learning tools: Past exam papers

Past theory exam papers are available as a digital downloads from the Federal website. These are a great resource for Teacher exam candidates (and also include lower theory grades for your students) to practice ahead of the official exam.

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Stuff for teachers

We've put together this handy Teachers' Handbook to help you navigate the AMEB world, and support you through your teaching journey. It's specifically for Tassie teachers and we've included lots of helpful insights, guidance on navigating the syllabuses, tips to avoid common pitfalls, and so much more. The Handbook gets update annually and it's a FREE resource so download your copy today.

If you'd like to see something added to the Handbook, please let us know - we want it to be as helpful as possible!

Download the 2023 Teachers' Handbook (PDF 764.0 KB)

We know that lots of teachers manage their enrolments in SCORE directly. Equally, we know that lots of parents are keen to be involved and look after payments and paperwork. AMEB syllabuses can be a bit of a mystery, particularly for parents who may not have a background in the performing arts. If you have a parent wanting to enrolling their own child, you may want to equip them with the exact details they'll need for an accurate enrolment (which will also help avoid transfer fees down the track). Below, we've provided two versions of a neat, little enrolment template that you can download and print at home and keep on hand. Simply fill in all the syllabus details for your student and send it home with them for the parent to enrol them.

Enrolment summary (2 to a page)

Enrolment summary (A5 version)

Stuff for learners

Let's start with getting you set up for success. That means so much more than learning dots on a page, or character analyses. It starts with healthy practises and making sure that you're in great shape to continue learning your craft for a long time to come. That's why we've created a Candidate Wellbeing Resources page. You'll not only find out the importance of sleep, posture, and breathing, we've also included advice from professionals about how to look after yourself from the inside out. You'll find tools to train your brain for optimised learning, how to get the most out of your energy levels, and even how to manage performance nerves. We've also included a bunch of links if you're keen to find out more. We know that mental health is even more important so this page also includes links to professional organisations who are there to help if you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or just want to chat.

Once you're all set up to be the best performer possible, why not check out our Helpful Hints? We've put together a whole bunch of suggestions to help you on your journey, and get the most out of your exam preparation. These include everything from planning your practice from when you select your repertoire, right through to what to expect on and after the exam day. We've also collated feedback from our Examiners to help you avoid common pitfalls.

Find out more about wellbeing

Head to our Helpful Hints

Looking for something to help with motivation, or really step up your practice routines?

Our AMEB Online Shop has practice diaries and other great learning resources like sight-reading and aural examples, theory workbooks, and past theory papers.

Rockschool also offers some great Exam Packs to help prepare for both face-to-face and video exams in both syllabus styles. These have fun facts, Examiner top tips, help for dealing with nerves, practice goals and more. And they're FREE!

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Download Rockschool exam packs

Stuff for parents

Teachers help guide the path, learners do the work, but it's parents who can make the strongest allies in motivating children to practice and achieve their goals.

We always recommend talking with your teacher about how you can best support your young learner. They'll have lots of great ideas to keep them motivated, and can share goals and strategies with you to help your little ones stay focussed in their practice.

We recommend having a read of our Helpful hints. These have been put together to guide everyone in supporting the learner to get the most out of their exam preparation

Another great thing for parents to be across is the importance of integrating healthy habits in daily practice. We recommend having a read of our page of Candidate Wellbeing Resources to see how you can help support your child to truly flourish.

Find out more about wellbeing

Read up on our Helpful Hints

We know that lots of parents are keen to be involved and look after payments and paperwork. We also know that AMEB syllabuses can be a bit of a mystery, particularly for parents who may not have a background in the performing arts. If you are enrolling your child, you may want to ask your teacher to provide you with the exact details you need for an accurate enrolment (which will also help you avoid transfer fees down the track). Below, we've provided a neat, little template that you can print at home and keep on hand. Simply ask your teacher to fill in all the syllabus details for your child and then you can enrol them yourself.

Please note: this template is for your convenience and is not an official enrolment form. All enrolments must be made through SCORE.

Download the enrolment summary (A5)

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School benefits

Schools and teaching studios are the life-blood of quality arts education and that's exactly what we're here to support. We offer Institution Licenses for our Manual of Syllabuses, which makes the downloadable document available to multiple users within the school. You can purchase one for your team through our AMEB Online Shop.

To make enrolling and fee payment easier, schools and studios can request a SchoolPay account in SCORE. With SchoolPay, you'll receive invoicing for exam enrolments (no more messing around with credit cards), you can set up your finance team to receive invoices, and you can better manage your students in bulk.

Don't forget that you can enrol your class in online theory exams. All students will receive the same paper, and you can see the progress of their practice exams to help them along their learning pathways.

With a large cohort of students, you may even be able to host a special exam day at your own studio. You can set yourself up as a Private Venue in SCORE where you can apply to hold your own day of exams, and even invite other local teachers and students to join you. This can help with filling up the minimum quota of enrolments, and is also a really great way to get to know your colleagues and share ideas. Please note that certain venue requirements must be met, and all arrangements are subject to date and examiner availability so please contact the AMEB Tasmania office to find out more.

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Support network

Want to connect with other teachers and resources to expand your knowledge and share your experiences?

You can start by getting social! AMEB's Facebook page has some great tips and resources, so give that a "like" to get started. There's also a group specially for AMEB Rockschool Teachers. Or try our AMEB Federal website, which (apart from being our AMEB Online Shop) holds some handy tips and inspirational content.

Keen to help more students with their exam journey? You could register yourself on our website (visit the Teachers and contacts section below for more). Or ask us about putting an AMEB or AMEB Rockschool logo on your website to let people know that you offer exam tuition.

There are lots of ways to spread the word about your studio. AMEB partners with the Music Teachers' Associations both within Tasmania and nationally. Consider registering with TMTA to connect with new students, network, and stay up to do date with local professional development opportunities. String teachers have their own network, too. AMEB also partner with the Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) both nationally and within Tasmania.

And don't forget that we're here to help. Please don't hesitate to contact the AMEB Tasmania team with any questions about exams, syllabuses, or anything AMEB-related. New to AMEB or want to further your understanding of our syllabuses? We'd like to offer all teachers a one-on-one with the State Manager to chat about whatever you need to help you in your AMEB teaching journey.

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Teacher register

A quality arts education starts with quality arts educators and we love our talented Tassie teachers!

If you're looking for a teacher to help you with your next exam (or are just keen to take up a new hobby), these are the locals who have registered with us as teachers of AMEB Syllabuses.

The fit between learner and educator is unique in every case, and no single teacher is perfect for every personality and stage of development. For this reason, AMEB is unable to offer endorsements of individuals or studios but we hope that you'll find this a useful starting point. You may also find our supporters to be helpful resources - the Tasmanian Music Teachers' Association and the Australian Strings Association also publish lists of teachers across Tasmania.

Teachers please note: there is no fee involved but we offer no associated membership perks, other than the potential of reaching more prospective students, of course! It will be your responsibility to keep your details up to date. To minimise our admin commitment, we will simply remove information if we are made aware of it being incorrect.

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Teacher Accreditation

Want to brush up on the latest pedagogies? Keen to add extra weight to your profile through accreditation? Or perhaps you just need to find the gaps in your skill set? These syllabuses have been developed to offer pathways for teachers both into and beyond tertiary studies.

Launched in 2024, we have an exciting new Teaching syllabus that brings together the very latest pedagogy methods to help improve your students' engagement, motivation, and achievements.

Teaching degrees are predominantly very general and rarely include more than a minimal arts component, let alone a focus on teaching the diversity of industry-specific nuances. Delve deeper into teaching methods and develop your practise with these specialised and industry-relevant programs, designed to further your understanding of teaching methods with a focus on your own specialisation.

Teaching exams are held each year in many locations across Tasmania. Each candidate who completes an AMEB exam receives a personal written report from their examiner, and successful candidates will also receive an official certificate recognising their achievement.

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Teacher of Music Syllabuses (NEW)

AMEB offers graded exams in teaching music, including a certificate exam - Certificate Teacher of Music Australia (CTMusA) - and a diploma exam - Associate Teacher of Music Australia (ATMusA). These exams cover current pedagogy practice and combine practical and written sections to support teachers to extend their knowledge and professional expertise. These new syllabuses have been developed by leading researchers and practitioners and are aligned to the very latest research in music pedagogy. The syllabuses are supported by two incredibly valuable resources:

Teaching Music Performance: A guide for evidence-based pedagogy - this includes 14 chapters authored by international authorities in disciplines such as studio teaching, student motivation, performance anxiety and so much more.
AMEB Teaching Guide to Assessment - the essential companion for Candidates and their mentors who are embarking on their Teaching qualification, it includes breakdowns of assessments, expectations, and provides detail on what Examiners are looking for.

The syllabus framework includes the four learning pillars:

Why am I teaching?
What do I teach?
How and When do I teach?
My performance as a teacher.

and incorporates self-reflection skills as well as the four-stage cycle of learning: Plan, Do, Review, New.

Prerequisites

CTMusA Candidates are required to have achieved a pass in Grade 6 practical of their specialty (eg instrument), and a pass in Grade 4 in a relevant music theory syllabus. We also recommend that all Candidates are at least 18 years of age, and vocalists are over 20.

ATMusA Candidates are required to have achieved a pass in Grade 8 practical of their specialty (eg instrument), and a pass in Grade 5 in a relevant music theory syllabus. We also recommend that Candidates have achieved a pass in the CTMusA, or have equivalent prior learning and/or significant teaching experience. For more information on prerequisites, see the Manual of Syllabuses.

Certificate Teacher of Music Australia (CTMusA)

The Certificate has a practical approach that appeals to experienced teachers wishing to undertake their first formal study in contemporary pedagogy, or those who simply desire to extend their knowledge and professional expertise. Please note that the CTMusA is not a Diploma but it's a great pathway to the Associate, and a fantastic standalone qualification.

The Certificate Teacher of Music Australia (CTMusA) draws upon emerging research in music pedagogy to provide relevant learning opportunities for the Candidate. It is expected that candidates studying the Certificate Teacher of Music Australia (CTMusA) will have a diverse range of musical backgrounds and experiences. They are encouraged to draw on their teaching journey as they engage with the material from the FOUR learning pillars. The syllabus offers a range of rich learning opportunities that challenge and inspire participants, so they can develop confidence in their ability as studio teachers.

Associate Teacher of Music Australia (ATMusA)

A more established teacher may prefer to build on their experience and expertise with this Diploma. The ATMusA syllabus offers an additional source of training and professional learning for instrumental/vocal teachers who aspire to further develop their teaching proficiency. The syllabus is suitable for teachers who work with students at various stages of learning, from Preliminary through to Grade 8.

The ATMusA syllabus is designed to build on the knowledge and skills developed in the Certificate Teacher of Music Australia (CTMusA).

This Diploma is regarded as having a status equivalent to the Associate Diploma in practical and theoretical music subjects. The qualification consists of three sections, each including two tasks. For more details, check out the Teaching Syllabus.

Old syllabus

If you have already commenced your qualification with the Old Syllabus, you can continue to complete it until the end of 2029 (or earlier as per your enrolment timeline). Please note that a combination of both syllabuses can not be accepted.

Rockschool Level 3 Certificate

The Certificate in Supporting Music and Performing Arts Learning is designed to emerging teachers and teaching assistants in the work they are doing to support less experienced or younger learners in the performing arts classroom. The structure of the Certificate focuses on three key areas:

safe teaching
planning learning
facilitating learning

There are no formal entry requirements but it is recommended that Candidates are aged 16 and over. It's recommended that the Candidate is already specialising in at least one of the various performing arts syllabus areas available for examination through AMEB. You can enrol at any time, after which you'll have one year to complete the assessment tasks, all of which can be done at your own pace.

The Level 3 Certificate is a fantastic preparation pathway to the Rockschool Professional Diplomas.

Rockschool Professional Diplomas

Rockschool Professional Diplomas equip creative industries professionals with recognition for their practice, whether that’s performance, teaching or creative enterprise. Two levels of awards support these qualifications, which sit along-side undergraduate degree level of study, benchmarked against the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in the UK. Study is online and self-guided to offer maximum flexibility.

There are three focus areas you can choose including performance, teaching, and creative enterprise - each focus on establishing the practical and academic skills you need to establish your career. Any Rockschool syllabus or specialty area, including PAA, would make an excellent pathway to these Diplomas.

All Rockschool Diplomas involve elected units of study completed by the candidate in their own time and submitted online, rather than a single exam.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for these Diplomas, however candidates are require to be over 18 due to some of the legal requirements in the course, such as holding public liability insurance. Additionally, there is an expectation of technical knowledge and understanding covered in previous Rockschool qualifications. All Diplomas must be completed within 12 months of the enrolment date.

RSL Level 4 Professional Diploma (DipRSL)

Level 4 mirrors the Associate Diploma, and is regarded as having a status equivalent to first year tertiary studies. Optional units include topics such as collaborative production, artist analysis, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more.

RSL Level 6 Professional Diploma (LRSM)

Level 6 mirrors the Licentiate Diploma, and is regarded as having a status equivalent to third year tertiary studies. This Diploma is particularly relevant to those who are seeking a recognised and reputable qualification specialising in instrumental teaching, or developing their knowledge of all facets of that industry. Optional units include topics such as brand and business development, safe teaching, self care and more.

Visit the UK Rockschool website to find out more

Teacher of Speech & Performance Syllabuses

Diploma Exams are offered to both Performers and Teachers, the latter being to support the development of teachers in the Speech and Drama specialties. Assessments include detailed lesson plans, phonetic transcription, conversation of teaching techniques and so on.

Prerequisites

We recommend checking the prerequisites as listed in the Manual of Syllabuses. The preceding exam is a prerequisite for each Diploma, as well as relevant theory Grades. Some require a certain result to have been achieved and credit may be given for study elsewhere.

Associate Diploma of Speech & Performance - Teacher (ASPA)

The Associate Diploma is regarded as having a status equivalent to the Associate Diploma in practical and theoretical subjects. Associate candidates receive the diploma after successfully completing two sections: a practical exam, and a theoretical written exam. The practical assessment includes reading and memorisation, and a presentation and discussion of teaching plans and strategies.

Licentiate Diploma of Speech & Performance - Teacher (LSPA)

The Licentiate Diploma builds on the knowledge gained by teachers who have achieved the ASPA and focuses on the quality of teaching and the broad understanding that is required for the teaching of Level 2 syllabuses, or secondary school or adult levels of learning. Licentiate candidates receive the diploma after successfully completing three sections: a practical exam, a theory exam, and a dissertation.

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