Scales Academy

Discover a simpler, more enjoyable way to practise piano scales. Created by a professional pianist and teacher, in association with The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), Scales Academy™ is the interactive practice companion for students preparing for ABRSM piano exams (Grades 1–5). Scales are essential for exam success, but practising them consistently isn't always easy. Scales Academy transforms repetitive practice into a simple, fun, and engaging experience that builds confidence, accuracy, and speed. Whether you're a piano teacher looking to save time, a parent wanting to make practice easier at home, or a student who wants to learn scales more easily with clear, structured practice, Scales Academy makes every practice session more enjoyable and effective. Why it works: • Exact syllabus match: Fully aligned with the ABRSM Piano Syllabus for Grades 1–5, covering the technical work students need to prepare for their exams. • Makes scales easier to learn: Interactive practice helps students understand, remember, and perform their scales with greater confidence. • Built with students in mind: Created by a professional pianist and teacher, with student feedback shaping the app at every stage of development to ensure it is intuitive, effective, and enjoyable to use. • Independent practice made simple: Students can practise confidently on their own with clear guidance, while parents can easily see what is required. Teachers save valuable time with a structured resource that keeps scale practice organised and consistent. • Instant feedback as you play: Real-time pitch recognition listens as students play and shows them exactly where they go wrong, making it easy to correct mistakes. • Learn scales with confidence: A visual keyboard and clear finger numbers make patterns easy to understand, helping students learn scales accurately from the start. • Play, listen, and learn: Play along with each scale as you hear it, practise with backing tracks, and keep time with the built-in metronome. • Prepare for the real exam experience: Once students know their scales, the Spin Wheel randomly selects scales to practise, creating a more authentic exam experience and building confidence for the big day. • Record and listen back: Built-in recording lets students hear their own playing and recognise areas for improvement. A smarter way to practise scales! Give your students extra confidence between lessons. Scales Academy helps make technical work practice focused, effective, and really enjoyable. Scales Academy is brought to you by MusicMaster Education. Drop us a line at hello@musicmastereducation.co.nz. We'd love to hear how it's working in your studio! The syllabus upon which Scales Academy is based is © The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and is used under licence. Scales Academy is produced independently by MusicMaster Education Limited; ABRSM neither owns, endorses, nor quality-assures the product, but has granted permission for the limited use of its content and branding. © The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. All rights reserved for all countries. Scales Academy™ is a trademark of MusicMaster Education Limited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: [Privacy Policy URL]