Fast-Track Master of Music in Performance (Keyboard) Master of Music - MMus

The Master of Music in Performance (MMus Perf) is designed to prepare you for life as a professional musical artist. You will work alongside world-leading musicians to develop your performance skills to the highest international standard while advancing your critical, analytical and research abilities.

Usually taken over two years, the MMusPerf can be taken on a fast-track basis over 12 months and is tailored to those who aim to enter the profession at the highest level, and who need to meet the current practical demands of the music industry. With a uniquely immersive conservatoire experience, you will be at the heart of a dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.

Additionally, you will undertake independent research, exploring the historical, contextual and aesthetic aspects of the music you perform and create.

The MMusPerf qualification can also provide the basis for further artistic development through the RCM’s Level 8 Doctoral Degrees.

Keyboard students are encouraged to fulfill their own potential and have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as solo piano, contemporary repertoire and collaborative piano. All keyboard students at the RCM have the opportunity to learn from the biggest names in the industry through our regular programme of masterclasses.

Pianists receive individual lessons on our extensive collection of Steinway and Fazioli grand pianos, and enjoy being part of a faculty that achieves unrivalled success in international competitions. The faculty provides a range of performance opportunities, from solo recitals in London and beyond to concerto performances with RCM orchestras.

Collaborative piano students learn the necessary skills in all areas of accompaniment, including orchestral piano, working as a repetiteur, harpsichord, duo and chamber music, as well as vocal and language coaching.

Organists have access to the RCM’s selection of mechanical action instruments, including the brand new Flentrop organ in the RCM's Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, as well as instruments outside the RCM, including at the Royal Albert Hall and in Christ Church, Chelsea. They also normally enjoy regular study trips abroad to France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Students have the option of taking a second study on this course. Second study allows students to receive tuition in a second specialism, taught and assessed at a lower intensity than their principal study. Second study specialisms are subject to successful audition and the agreement of the relevant Head of Faculty. Auditions take place during the first few weeks of the course, and students will have the opportunity to register for these auditions shortly before the start of the academic year. There is no need to inform the RCM at the point of application.

This course is also available on a part-time basis over 3 years upon request.