Ear Training | Our Sound Playground

Stop Guessing.
Start Hearing Clearly.

Founding Member Beta — $147 total

March → June | One-time payment

A structured seasonal ear training for RCM Piano Levels 5–8 designed to build clarity, confidence, and calm before June exams.

SECURE FOUNDING MEMBER SPOT

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Ear Training Gets Rushed.

In most private lessons, ear training gets squeezed in at the end. Repertoire and technique take priority.

By Level 5, everything suddenly feels harder.

Students freeze during playback.
Intervals blur together
Cramming becomes the plan.

That’s what this program fixes.

What Makes This Different

This isn’t extra homework.

And it’s not a collection of disconnected drills.

This is a clear 3-month progression:

Each month builds on the previous one so students walk into their exam steady — not scrambling.

How the Program Works

(March → June)

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Phase 1 — Clarity & Orientation

(Playground Rules + Baseline + Anchors)

Understand the ear test requirements for your specific RCM level
Identify your true baseline (stable vs. shaky areas)
Focus on weaker categories first
Build reliable anchors for tricky intervals
Follow the bass line in chord progressions
Hear melody shape before worrying about exact notes

Goal: Orientation and clarity — not perfection.

Phase 2 — Precision & Micro-Practice

(Refining What You Built)

8–10 minutes of focused daily practice
Increase interval accuracy and speed
Recognize chord qualities more consistently
Strengthen bass line awareness in progressions
Use playback chunking strategies
Improve rhythmic precision

Goal: Listening becomes more automatic and less anxious.

Phase 3 — Simulation & Stability

(Mock Exams + Exam Conditioning)

Full-format mock ear tests
Practice pacing and timing
Identify final weak spots calmly
Build familiarity with exam format
Strengthen recall under pressure

Goal: Stability and confidence under exam conditions.

Phase 4 — exam month support

(Steady Reinforcement)

Focused review
Final clarifications
Reinforcing strengths
Maintaining calm readiness

Goal: No cramming. No scrambling. Just steady preparation.

How the Program Works

(March → June)

March — Clarity & Orientation

April — Precision & Micro-Practice

May — Simulation & Stability

June — Light Exam Support

What’s Included

Everything is designed to make 10 minutes of daily practice feel clear and manageable.

This is for

Founding Member Beta — $147 total

March → June

One-time payment

Small cohort

Future pricing will increase

Comparable private exam-prep intensives often cost significantly more

Join the Founding Beta

frequently asked question

Students should aim for 10 minutes of focused ear training practice, 5 days per week, in addition to attending the weekly group session (or watching the recording if they miss it).

Short, consistent practice is far more effective than long, occasional sessions.

This program works best when students are willing to practise consistently.
Weekly group sessions are structured and scheduled.
If a student cannot attend live, recordings will be available.

Students can review materials and continue progressing.
The structure supports flexibility.
Start with the SoundCheck quiz to see where your child currently stands, or reach out to me directly at helen@oursoundplayground.com

Preparing for exams can feel overwhelming. I send thoughtful reflections about music learning — including ear training insights, stories from my studio, and practical ideas that help students feel steadier and more confident. I also share new videos, resources, and upcoming programs along the way.