DIGITAL EXAM SERVICE

Let us take the stress out of filming and submitting your Trinity Online video entry.
MusicStation is now offering a complete service for the new Trinity Rock & Pop Digital grade exams.
You can be sure that our video will be the correct format for the Trinity exam regulations.
We can:

• Produce a high quality video of your performance in our soundproofed studio (with the correct camera angle, best sound quality and no interruptions…)
• Do all the online entry paperwork
• Upload the video to the Trinity website
• Email you the result and examiner comments sheet
• Send you the certificate in the post
• Give you a digital copy of your video.

You just need to turn up at MusicStation ready to play with your Trinity Rock & Pop book, your drum sticks, guitar, bass guitar, your own keyboard or your own microphone. (bring your own amp if you prefer)
All equipment can be provided including:

• Roland V-Drums
• High quality acoustic drum kit and cymbals (bring your own kit if you prefer, but there will extra set up time needed)
• Microphone for singers
• Guitar and bass amps
• Yamaha/ Roland digital piano
• Powerful floor monitor speakers so you can clearly hear yourself and the backing tracks.

See the video below for examples of how your exam entry could look:

Setting a time and a date for your digital exam is a great way to make progress, otherwise it can be put off again and again…

The new Digital Exams are available to take all year, so if you are ready for your exam you no longer have to wait for the next exam session.

You can book a session as long as you think you will need (with a minimum of 30 minutes).
As a guide, you might need more than one play through to get the best results. If you are ready and fully prepared to take your exam we would recommend two or three play throughs. You can then choose your favourite.
For Initial, Grade 1 and Grade 2 you could expect to do three complete takes (3 songs, 3 times) in 30 minutes.
Grade 3 and Grade 4 you might be advised to book 45 minutes to get three complete takes.
For Grade 5 and above it might be good to book an hour session because these songs are longer and more challenging to play.
You might also want time to warm up on the instrument before you perform.

We would recommend that you have played all 3 songs at home on the day of your recording. Please note we will not offer performance advice in this session – that is the job of your teacher 🙂
Please check with your teacher (or yourself) that you have prepared 3 songs, including one that is a Technical Focus. Your exam entry will be invalid if you do not follow this guidance. We would also be happy to check with you before the day if you are unsure.
Trinity information and guidance about the Digital Grades can be found here:
https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/digital/digital-grades-diplomas/rock-pop

Our team at MusicStation are very experienced in dealing with technology and with young people who might be nervous (we have nearly 500 students ourselves), so we can make your exam a stress free positive experience. Parents/ guardians can stay in the studio during filming or watch through our studio window.
There are great coffee and ice cream shops just a few metres away if you just want to leave us to it.
Exam sessions will run every weekend and throughout all the school holidays.
You can book your digital exam service by emailing trinityexams@musicstation.pro or call 01732 350629.
Our studio is in the centre of Tonbridge, near the castle. The train station is 10 minutes’ walk away and there are public car parks nearby.
We are also a Trinity Rock & Pop Exam Centre and hold face to face exams 3 times a year – Spring, Summer and Winter.

The MusicStation fee (studio and admin):
£30 for a 30 minute session.
£40 for a 45 minute session.
£50 for a 60 minute session.
Plus the Trinity Rock & Pop Digital Exam Fees (2022) Unless you wish to do your own entry.