Pre-College Aural Skills & Solfège

The program is designed for students ages 12 and up, from early high school through adult learners. Level I starts with the foundations suitable for beginners in formal training, while Level III is geared toward audition-ready students preparing for conservatory entrance exams.

Level I assumes no prior formal ear training experience, though basic familiarity with reading music and understanding of scales is helpful. Levels II and III build progressively on the skills developed in earlier levels.

Each level runs for 14 weeks. Students should expect to attend one live Zoom session per week (approximately 60–90 minutes) and complete 3–5 hours of asynchronous practice, exercises, and submissions between sessions.

Yes. After submitting your enrollment request, our faculty will schedule a brief aural assessment to determine the appropriate starting level. This ensures every student is placed where they will be both challenged and supported.

You will need a reliable internet connection, a quiet space for singing and listening, access to a keyboard or piano (acoustic or MIDI), and headphones or monitors. Staff paper or a notation app is recommended for dictation exercises.

Yes. Each level offers an optional final exam. Students who pass receive a certificate of mastery for that level. Completing all three levels earns a full program certificate in Pre-College Aural Skills and Solfège from The Global Conservatory.

Absolutely. Each level is self-contained and can be taken independently. Many students enroll in a single level to address specific skill gaps or to prepare for upcoming auditions.

This program provides a structured, sequential curriculum with group interaction, peer practice, and weekly submissions — elements that accelerate ear development beyond what individual lessons alone can achieve. The group setting also simulates the collaborative listening environments found in conservatory settings.