Flexible Music Pathways for Today’s Musicians

Learn - Create - Perform - Get Certified
International, Practical, Accessible

Choose Your UME Pathway:

  • PIANO

    LEARN - PERFORM - GET CERTIFIED

    Study the music you already love using the methods and repertoire that work for you. Add selected material from our simple free online framework, supported by videos, audio resources and practical guidance along the way.

    Our approach is designed to develop confident, versatile musicians - not just exam candidates.

    Alongside performance work, UME assessments support:

    • improvisation

    • composition

    • transposition

    • creative musicianship

    • contemporary and classical repertoire

    • real-world performance skills

    Flexible, Accessible Certification

    • Choose your own assessment date and time for live performance

    • Submit performances by video year-round

    • Reschedule easily when needed

    • Complete assessments in a supportive, positive environment

    No memberships. No compulsory books. No unnecessary extras.

    Just clear pathways, practical musicianship and meaningful certification for today’s music learners.

    Learn more about:

    Teaching with UME

    The Piano Pathway Framework

    Get Certified - book here

    Performance Guidelines

  • MUSIC CREATION

    CREATE - RECORD - GET CERTIFIED

    Create and develop your own original music through a structured pathway supported by guided activities, worked examples, audio and video resources.

    Explore musical ideas, build creative skills and gain confidence in expressing your own musical voice while working towards certification.

    Flexible, practical, real world skills.

    • creating original melodies and musical ideas
    • songwriting and music creation
    • improvisation and creative exploration
    • understanding notation and score preparation
    • arranging and developing musical material
    • contemporary and classical influences

    Complete your assessment at your own pace and submit within 6 months.

    Receive personalised examiner feedback, a written report and official UME certification.

    Music Creation Pathway

    Book Certification

    Teaching with UME

    Submit Assessment Files

  • SING and PLAY

    SING - PLAY - ACCOMPANY YOURSELF - GET CERTIFIED

    Combine singing and playing in a practical performance pathway designed for today's independent musicians.

    Develop coordination, confidence and musicianship while learning to accompany yourself on the instrument of your choice and working towards certification.

    Beyond Traditional Vocal Assessments

    • singing and playing simultaneously
    • accompaniment and chord skills
    • musical independence and confidence
    • performance communication and expression
    • contemporary and classical repertoire
    • real-world performance skills

    Flexible, Accessible Certification

    Record and submit your performances by video at a time that suits you.

    Receive personalised examiner feedback, a written report and official UME certification.

    Coming Soon.

UME supports musicians through structured learning, creative development, performance and certification, with flexible pathways designed for today’s music students and teachers.‍ ‍

What people are saying

  • “Finally - a system where we can select the assessment date ourselves! Having these available all year round certainly is a game changer - my kids were able to do the performance once they were ready which is so much better than booking months in advance and hoping we can make it work. Amazing, thank you.”

    — Cheryl Sponner, Parent, Sydney Australia

  • “All of my students had a positive live performance assessment experience and the process was easy and efficient, from booking in to receiving the results. The addition of the ‘Essential Skills’ section is absolutely fantastic - it’s exactly what students need in order to enjoy music in the real world!”

    — Mychelle Rossi, Head Teacher Australian Music Schools

  • '‘Teaching students to create their own music always felt a little daunting. The UME Music Creation pathway breaks the process into manageable steps and provides a clear framework that benefits both teachers and students.'‘ Cassie B, Wellington NZ

  • “I’m impressed with this system. It makes so much sense to match the student’s technical requirements to the performance pieces rather than learning scales from an arbitrary list. The opportunity to present standardised repertoire from any source is a fantastic element.”

    — Kate Lidbetter, CEO Symphony Services Australia

  • “UME is an exciting opportunity for my students to achieve accreditation via a video or live performance with the same content. My students enjoyed the variety of repertoire and also the creative component. The Essential Skills really are essential for today’s musicians!'“

    - Anna Lapinski, Piano teacher, Sydney, Australia

  • "I've always felt confident teaching performance skills, but helping students create their own music was something I often avoided. This pathway provided the structure, examples and guidance I needed to introduce creative music writing with confidence." Stuart, Houston, TX

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