​Diploma Piano & ABRSM Exam Specialist | JKPA Bukit Timah

Diploma PIANO Courses 

Advanced Training for Aspiring Pianists and Educators
At the diploma level, piano study enters a new realm — where artistry, technique, and intellectual depth must unite to form mature, expressive musicianship.
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At Josephine Koh Piano Academy, Diploma Piano Lessons are designed for students preparing for diploma examinations offered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity College London, or equivalent diploma-level qualifications. Whether you are a performer seeking refinement or a teacher pursuing professional accreditation, lessons are structured to meet the high demands of advanced piano study.
Under the guidance of Josephine Koh, pianist, educator, and published author, students receive:

• Detailed interpretative coaching across a wide repertoire
• Technical development with focus on tone, articulation, and control
• Support in viva voce preparation, programme planning, and stylistic understanding
• Guidance in sight-reading, quick study, and aural proficiency

Students have the opportunity to participate in masterclasses conducted by visiting professors, gaining exposure to diverse artistic perspectives. International students or those residing outside of Singapore are welcome to take consultational lessons via online platforms. Each programme is individually tailored to the learner’s strengths, goals, and artistic direction — with an emphasis on musical excellence and personal growth.

List of JKPA Diploma Graduates

Course Fees

Public Concerts and Performance opportunities for diploma students

In-house concerts

New teaching facilities with double grand pianos at the JKPA Garden House @ Bukit Timah off Rifle Range Road.  

Performance Training at JKPA at Binjai Park and other venues.  

Trina Tan DipABRSM, LTCL

Brian Tan LTCL, FTCL

Kellerine Quah - DipABRSM, AMusTCL, LTCL with Chopin's Andante Spinato and Grand Polonaise

Audio & video recording services 

DEscription of Diploma Courses

Based on the UK Accrediatation system, for each type of diploma, there are 3 levels of certification:

Level of Study	ABRSM Diplomas	Trinity College London Diplomas
Associate (1st level)	DipABRSM	ATCL, AMusTCL
Licentiate ​(2nd Level)	LRSM	LTCL, LMusTCL
Fellowship (3rd Level)	FRSM	FTCL

Associate Level

The standard is equivalent to the end of the 1st year in a full time undergraduate course at a conservatoire or other higher education institution. ​

Licentiate Level

The standard is equivalent to that of a final year full-time undergraduate course at a conservatoire or other higher education institution. ​

Fellowship Level

The standard of the dipoloma is equivalent to that of a full-time postgraduate course. ​

Click a diploma below to see specific Course details at JKPA

ABRSM performance Diplomas

	DipABRSM	LRSM	FRSM
For whom	Students aged above 12	Students aged above 14	Students aged above 16
Pre-requisite at JKPA	A high standard of playing with at least a pass in Grade 8 with merit	A high standard of playing with a good pass at DipABRSM or LTCL	A high standard of playing with a good pass at LRSM
Duration	2 years, with first year in technical and repertoire foundation	2 years, with first year in advanced technical and repertoire development	2.5 years, in professional ​musical development
Course Coverage	30-35 minutes performance time ​viva voce, programme notes and quick study	36 - 45 minutes performance time, viva voce, programme notes of 1800 words, quick study	45 - 55 minutes performance time, written submission of 4500 words, quick study

TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON DIPLOMAS IN PERFORMANCE

	ATCL ​(recital/performance)	LTCL	FTCL
For whom	Students aged above 10	Students aged above 12	Students aged above 14
Pre-requisite at JKPA	A good standard of playing with a good pass at Grade 8	A good standard of playing with a pass at ATCL or DipABRSM	A high standard of playing with a good pass at LTCL or LRSM
Duration	2 years, with first year in technical and repertoire foundation	2 years, with first year in advanced technical and repertoire development	2 years, in professional ​musical development
Course Coverage	23 - 32 minutes performance time, programme notes and technical work	32 - 38 minutes performance time,  and programme notes	38 - 45 minutes performance time and programme notes

TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON DIPLOMAS IN MUSIC THEORY

Diploma courses in music theory, for private individuals or small group classes leading to the diplomas of the Trinity/Guildhall College of Music. Courses cover all sections of the examination papers, set works and aspects of 20th century developments. 

	A(Mus)TCL	L(Mus)TCL
For Whom	Recommended for students aged 14 - 30	Recommended for students aged 16-30
Pre-requisite at JKPA	A good pass with at least merit in ​Grade 8 theory or 'O' Level Music	A(Mus)TCL or 'A' Level Music
Duration	1 year, in score analysis of set work, analysis and essay techniques	1 year, in score analysis, and ​understanding of prescribed genre
Course Coverage	-	Study of prescribed musical genre, set work, analysis and essay techniques

TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON TEACHING DIPLOMAS (Consultation only)

From 2009, JKPA no longer offer full courses. The option of consultation lessons are available on request.

	ATCL	LTCL
For Whom	Recommended for students aged 18 - 30	Recommended for students aged 18-30
Pre-requisite at JKPA	A pass with at least Grade 6 theory and ​ATCL in performance	A pass with at least Grade 6 theory and ATCL in performance
Duration	1.5 years, in piano pedagogy and teaching experiences	1.5 years, in piano pedagogy and ​techniques in piano teaching
Course Coverage	Units 1-3	-

For more details, please click to refer to the official websites of:  ABRSM Diplomas; Trinity College Diplomas;

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