--- title: "Ace Your Trinity & RSL Music Exams in Bangalore | Taaqademy" description: "Prepare for Trinity College London and RSL Awards exams with Taaqademy. Our expert mentors guide you to distinction-level performances in guitar, drums, and piano. Join us." canonical: https://mytribe.in/taaqademy/private-music-vocal-lessons/nailing-the-grades-exam-showcases last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Ace Your Trinity and RSL Music Exams Tribe Verified · Distinction-level prep for RSL & Trinity By [Taaqademy](https://mytribe.in/taaqademy) · Online classes available; Studios in Yelahanka & Whitefield · ₹1,100 per session (estimate) Part of [Private Music & Vocal Lessons](https://mytribe.in/taaqademy/private-music-vocal-lessons). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/taaqademy/private-music-vocal-lessons/gallery) Studying for music grades doesn't have to be a drag. See how our students nail their Trinity and RSL exams with confidence and, most importantly, style. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Here's 8-year-old Aarohan Basu talking about his experience after completing his Grade 4 Drumkit Trinity Exam. He lays down a mean groove and proves that age is just a number when it comes to music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/299dd493-d4db-4bcf-9d55-0ad74ed7e923) - [Video: Check out Shiv Menon breezing through his RSL Awards Grade 2 Drums exam, playing R.E.M.'s 'Losing My Religion' and earning a distinction. That's how we roll.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f008eaf-8a15-4bf6-b68a-67895d508668) - [Video: Here's our student Inaya, with her distinction-earning performance for the RSL Awards Drums Debut grade. A great start to her drumming journey!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3448f6ad-e15e-4b7a-888a-53156fe9e4e8) - [Video: This is Vasisht, and this is his distinction-earning performance in the RSL Awards Drums Grade 2 Examination. Clean, confident, and in the pocket.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6400f510-be0b-4540-a848-f7e7788837fa) - [Video: Another one of our students who aced the RSL Awards Grade 1 Drums qualification, Mr. Siddith Iyer. We provide clear, structured drum lessons to get you exam-ready.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c58d3f4-fa18-4f5a-8591-8ade4453d88b) - [Video: Some clips from Leyla Cherian's distinction-earning performance for RSL Awards Grade 1 Drums. So proud of her hard work and focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9da3a4df-76fe-4b2b-b4a9-b49a8ed6eb74) - [Video: If the IITs and IIMs had drum exams, Nikhil Reddy would be a top ranker! Here he is breezing through an RSL Awards Grade 4 piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8b0220b-3511-4091-84f4-a7926feebffc) - [Video: Here's one of our younger students, Ishan, with a spot-on performance for his RSL Awards Grade 2 Drums pieces. He even got a distinction!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d63184ff-cf0d-4b02-83c0-d8435528096c) - [Video: Taaqademy student Uday Vishal, with his distinction-earning performance for RSL Awards Grade 2 Drums. We love seeing our students succeed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e445e1c7-e3e9-480a-80a0-56250d4e5475) - [Video: Check out Shourya Basu and his distinction-earning performance in the Trinity Guitar Grade 3 Exam. Playing Deep Purple's 'Black Night' with so much confidence!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48c048b4-2af4-4e76-8a81-fc2ad043c0de) - [Video: This is longtime student Vivin Anand with his submission for Grade 8 Guitar, the highest it gets. So cool to see him reach this level of mastery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45d8e3d4-a3a7-41ca-afde-977bd8232a17) - [Video: The inimitable Reyaansh Gupta again, this time with his submission for RSL Awards Grade 5 Electric Guitar. 'Distinction' written all over it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/964027bd-d0aa-4bb3-bd5a-ade980f248c9) - [Video: Mr. Reyaansh Gupta, all of 11, playing through his RSL Awards Grade 5 Electric Guitar piece with full panache. Our online guitar lessons can take you places.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0e0e81e-722b-4b79-a968-cf5627bbcb98) - [Video: Here are excerpts from Rohan Mani's submission for RSL Awards Electric Guitar Grade 6. He not only secured a distinction but also the RSL High Achiever's Award!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e87182bc-8db7-4fb0-9941-deda79c8a810) - [Video: Here's Taaqademy student Samarth Sahu, with his distinction-earning submission for RSL Awards Grade 2 Acoustic Guitar. Great technique and musicality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3467394-a599-4733-80ec-863e506eb2a8) - [Video: Here's Taaqademy student Upmanyu Awashti with his Merit-earning performance for RSL Awards Grade 1 Vocals. A fantastic start for a promising singer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2459e273-f91e-42bd-b008-766dcb3efc4a) - [Video: This is Avika Sharma, performing for her RSL Awards Grade 6 Vocal Examination and earning a distinction. That's some serious skill.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cb6357c-1b8c-459e-9449-ea2aa52ad80b) - [Video: Here's Aadhya Shyam going through one of her RSL Awards Vocal Grade 1 exam pieces. Building a strong foundation is key, and that's what we focus on.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9699c4b7-01c1-47a1-93e3-e014205d7ac4) - [Video: Clips from student Smritha Vijayakumar's distinction-earning performance for RSL Awards Grade 6 Vocals. Her hard work really paid off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9734b393-0f4d-4562-b60e-9f7bb54b0159) - [Video: This is Krishnaa Nethiar with her distinction-earning performance for Trinity College London Grade 4 Vocals. Such poise and control.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e843d8fa-6ca0-4bf8-bc3c-5bd9fa8bc9d7) - [Video: Ishana has been with us for years, and it's great to see her reach these heights. Here she is with her distinction-earning performance at RSL Awards Grade 5 Vocals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe895e42-97c7-4549-8f04-f723fec32e0a) - [Video: Check out Taaqademy student Urvir Singh, with his distinction-earning effort for Trinity College London Piano Grade 4. The candelabras are a nice touch!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5527eb00-dcd3-440f-9343-76969c6fa707) - [Video: A flawless take on a Trinity College London Piano Grade 3 piece by Taaqademy student Urvir Singh. This is what distinction-worthy playing sounds like.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9389d9df-5e0e-4aa3-af32-8b64fdb02ab9) - [Video: Here's our student Ayushman Goswami with a classy play-through of a Trinity College London Grade 2 Piano Piece, 'Canzonet'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a19afa6-4d87-42e2-a446-d5dac30f2891) - [Video: Taaqademy student Lasya playing an exam piece from RSL Awards Classical Piano, Grade 3. A performance that earned her a Distinction!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ee9f513-612c-4ffe-beba-a42fd4e37dbe) - [Video: Here's our student Anish with an excellent playthrough of a Trinity College London Grade 4 piano piece. His focus and technique are on point.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e2c6108-8e74-49c1-92ab-db6de01e4619) - [Video: Here's Advik Sharma with his distinction-earning performance for RSL Awards Piano Grade 1. A big achievement for a young player!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c75a786a-46a2-407b-a2ac-b216ca98ef5e) - [Video: Another distinction-earner from Taaqademy! Here's Atira with her performance for Trinity College London Grade 2 Keyboard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c81850c9-c5bf-46df-b33b-82e6e44c6e9b) - [Video: A student at our Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Devon Lulla, breezing through his Trinity Initial Grade piano pieces. He earned an outstanding 98 out of 100!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d41749ec-453d-4361-90fc-f0d5db35e35e) - [Video: Yet another distinction-earner! Here's Nithin with his entry for RSL Awards Piano Grade 1. So proud of our students' achievements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7018ee6-f308-4425-b9c1-8dc6a93e6258) - [Video: 'Forty Winks' is a cool little piece from Trinity Piano Grade 4, and student Diya Aju isn't caught napping. Much confidence and poise in this rendition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d84b203b-565d-42ed-9dcf-31e4431cf111) - [Video: Here's Taaqademy student Rebecca D'Souza playing a Trinity Grade 6 piece. She's now prepping for Grade 7, and we're cheering her on.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdc30283-0dd6-4549-a33f-4a70ad9eeefa) - [Video: Here's our little showcase of top achievers at the RSL Awards Examinations. Kush on the Uke plays 'Wild World' with effortless ease. We teach ukulele too!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03637e34-7299-4009-8320-4b6adeffc659) - [Video: Taaqademy student Mira with a quick play-through of a Trinity College London Grade 2 violin piece. We offer individual lessons for a variety of instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdf5e7c6-0713-4dd4-a79a-c7dc3778907f) ## About Nailing the Grades: Exam Showcases We do not believe in boring theory dumps. Our exam prep focuses on turning every required piece into a performance, which is why you see so many distinctions in our showcase. Whether you are prepping for Trinity or RSL, we make sure you walk into that exam room feeling like a rockstar, not a student just reciting notes. When you sign up for grade prep at Taaqademy, you are not just ticking a box for a certification. You are working with professional musicians who actually play live. We guide you through the syllabus for Trinity College London and RSL Awards, but we do it by focusing on the 'feel' of the music—the dynamics, the phrasing, and the stage presence. From drums and guitar to piano and vocals, our mentors break down complex pieces into manageable, fun exercises. We don't just teach you how to pass; we teach you how to own the song. Many of our students who start with us for Grade 1 go on to secure distinctions at Grade 8, the highest level of certification. ### How We Get You Exam-Ready: * **Performance-First Approach:** We treat exam pieces like festival setlists. You learn to play with confidence. * **Technique Without the Tedium:** Scales and theory are taught through application, not dry memorization. * **Hybrid Flexibility:** Whether you are in our Yelahanka studio or learning online from home, you get the same quality of mentorship. If you are aiming for that RSL distinction or the Trinity Grade 8 mastery, adjust maadi and join the team. We will help you get the grades you want while having a blast along the way. ## About Taaqademy We are Taaqademy, a bunch of musicians who have swapped dusty textbooks for real stage time. We believe if you are going to take an exam, you might as well play like you are headlining a festival. 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