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13/03/2026

Great news for guitar teachers and learners! We've updated our Guitar and Bass publications to make key resources more accessible. Our Bass and Rock Guitar handbooks are now available as free downloadable PDFs, and for a limited time, we're offering 50% off the digital editions of our Electric Guitar handbooks.

Head to the LCME website to download your free handbooks or grab the Electric Guitar discount (link in the comments).

11/03/2026

Summer 2026 in-person exam bookings are officially open!

Whether you're working towards your first Steps exam or preparing for a diploma, now's the time to secure your place. Exams take place between May and August, with booking deadlines of 8 May (England & Wales) and 30 April (rest of the world).

Visit the LCME website to view session dates and book today (link in the comments 👇).

09/02/2026

The LCME team is heading to the Music & Drama Education Expo in London on 12–13 February 2026!

It's Europe's biggest exhibition for music and drama educators, and we'd love to meet you there. Come and find us on stand C18 to chat with the team, learn more about our qualifications and discover how LCME and RGT can support you or your students.

Register for free and find all the details using the link in the comments.

04/02/2026

Your diploma deserves a celebration.

We're delighted to announce the official London College of Music Examinations graduation ceremony 2026, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday 25 April 2026.

This is your opportunity to:
🎸 Have your diploma formally conferred by the University of West London
🎸 Celebrate alongside fellow guitarists, musicians and educators from around the world
🎸 Meet LCME leadership and special guests
🎸 Take home professional photos and videos of your special day

The ceremony is open to all LCME diploma recipients (DipLCM, ALCM, LLCM, FLCM). Registration closes 20 March 2026. Limited to 300 graduands. First-come, first-served.

Register now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rrp2T0

03/02/2026

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28/01/2026

Spring exam deadline approaching – have you booked your spot?

Thousands of candidates have already secured their places for Spring 2026 exam sessions. Don't miss your opportunity to take the next step on your performance journey.

Important deadlines:
🌍 Rest of the world: 30 January 2026
🇬🇧🇮🇪 UK & Republic of Ireland: 8 February 2026

Exams will take place between February and April 2026 at exam centres worldwide and through our digital platform.

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qT9kl0

16/01/2026

Teaching across different guitar styles? We know managing syllabuses for acoustic, electric, classical and rock guitar means a lot of downloading, printing and organising.

The new RGT guitar syllabus bundle brings all your essential resources together in one convenient package.

What's included:
🎸 LCME Acoustic Guitar Syllabus
🎸 LCME Classical Guitar Syllabus 2022
🎸 LCME Electric Guitar Syllabus
🎸 LCME Rock Guitar Syllabus
🎸 LCME Ukulele Syllabus 2023

Perfect for guitar teachers offering lessons across multiple styles, music schools with diverse guitar programmes, or anyone building a complete guitar teaching library.

The bundle is available now through Hal Leonard Europe at the lowest possible price, plus shipping: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qT7Xk0

As always, individual RGT syllabuses remain free to download from the LCME website if you prefer digital copies.

28/08/2025

Thrive Together is an initiative run by the London College of Music Examinations and The University of West London that supports the wellbeing of veterans through a music-making and mentorship programme.

The course is part of the Thrive Together London initiative, which aims to help veterans in their transition to civilian life, led by the charity The Poppy Factory and funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

https://bit.ly/41slmvx

11/08/2025

Winter 2025 in-person exam bookings are NOW OPEN!

Ready to secure your spot?
📍 UK & Republic of Ireland: Book by 14 October
🌍 Rest of the world: Book by 30 September

Book early to give yourself time to prepare, practice & work towards your next goal.

Further details in the comments. 👇

08/08/2025

Meet the inspiring Adrian Hughes, the LCME Representative for New Zealand.

Adrian's musical journey began at the age of 8 in Wales, with a guitar and a passionate teacher. Fast-forward to today, and he's helping students and teachers across New Zealand achieve their performance dreams through LCME qualifications.

"There is a growing appreciation for diverse musical styles and pathways, with more young people exploring music not just as a hobby but as a career," Adrian shares.

From classical competitions to jazz studies, and moving from Cardiff classrooms to New Zealand's diverse music community, Adrian's story shows how music education truly empowers people through performance.

Want to read about his incredible journey and vision for music education in NZ? Check out the full story using the link in the comments.

👉 Follow LCME New Zealand for updates: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mfblD0