Guildhall Young Artists Online Music Theory

About Online Music Theory

An online and speedy way to get over the finish line for your ABRSM Grade 5 Theory examination. Study with friends and make new ones from around the world in group lessons led by specialist teachers from our Guildhall Young Artists network.

Who is it for?

For those looking to prepare for their ABRSM Grade 5 Theory exam as well as supercharge their understanding for GCSE and other music examinations.

This course is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience. Students will be placed in classes based on experience and ability. If students are ready to take the exam before the course end date, they will be offered an alternative class the following term.

What can I expect? 

Dynamic group sessions led by our Guildhall Young Artists teachers will expertly guide you through the syllabus for ABRSM Theory Grades 1 to 5.

Students will interact and contribute answers online, as well as using manuscript paper and written publications to develop their understanding and musical literacy.

Past paper exam preparation and walk-throughs will be conducted, and students will have individual feedback on mock examinations.

At the end of the annual course students with no prior experience can expect to be around Grade 3 standard and students with experience of Grade 3 can expect to be around Grade 5 standard. 

Students will participate in this class on Wednesdays. Another day/time may be arranged for the 2025/26 academic year. If the current time is unsuitable for you, please mention this in your enquiry.

Please note that class content could be subject to change.
 

About the Course Tutor

Emily Hazrati is a composer and educator based in London. Her music centres around environment, place and belonging; frequently informed by sounds and landscapes from the natural world, as well as ideas around breath, ritual, and circularity. She has a particular affinity to working with narrative and text, and is interested in collaborative, interdisciplinary ways of making art.

Emily has worked with ensembles and organisations including the BBC Singers, Royal Ballet and Opera, Ligeti Quartet, National Youth Choir and CHROMA ensemble, amongst many others. She has recently been developing her second chamber opera TIDE, commissioned by Britten Pears Arts, which received its first, sold-out performances at the Aldeburgh Festival 2022.

When not composing, Emily is Composition Tutor & Coordinator at Centre for Young Musicians (part of Guildhall Young Artists), and is a composer on Music in the Round’s WeCompose programme: an initiative bringing composition to KS3 and KS4 students across the country.
 

Do I need anything?

• An email address
• A reliable internet connection
• A computer/laptop/tablet with a microphone and a camera.
• Your browser fully updated to be able to use the most recent version of Zoom (if using an Apple device we recommend installing an alternative browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla).
• Manuscript paper and a pencil
• You may be sent a physical copy of Music Theory books (these will be included in the course fee)

Please ensure you are able to work in a well-lit and quiet environment so that your tutor is able to fully assess your work and performance.