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MTB’s Music Teaching qualifications are designed to support those looking to teach Music at all levels of experience.  For those looking to start their journey into Music Teaching we provide an assistant teaching qualification to provide the basic knowledge needed and a Teaching Certificate to develop this further. For Teachers who are more experienced we provide diploma qualifications designed to expand your skills and knowledge and these qualifications in turn can provide reassurance to employers and learners of your credentials in this area.

MTB Teaching Certificates are set at two levels: Level 2 Music Teaching Assistant and Level 3 Music Teaching Certificate.

MTB Teaching Diplomas are set at two levels: an Associate of the Music Teachers’ Board (AMTB) and a Licentiate of the Music Teachers’ Board (LMTB).

MTB Instrumental Teaching Qualifications are comprised of 4 modules:

• Module 1: Performance
• Module 2: Instrument Specific
• Module 3: General Teaching
• Module 4: Additional Units

MTB Classroom Teaching Qualifications are comprised of 4 modules:

• Module 1: Performance
• Module 2: General Teaching
• Module 3: Classroom Teaching
• Module 4: Additional Units

Further information on what is required for each module is listed in great detail on our digital syllabuses where each module is broken down into separate units. Within each of these units we highlight the Key Area being studied, Key Elements within each Key Area and the Levels and Expectations of these to provide guidance on the requirements expected at that level.

As with the rest of MTB’s qualifications, our Teaching Diplomas are all remote, digital qualifications.

The first part of the exam will be a short video recorded performance on your instrument of choice.  Each syllabus specifies the expected level and length of the performance.

The second part of the exam will be questions which will require either verbal responses or demonstrations.  These questions will be generated for each exam when you press start exam on your exam portal. You must already have started your video recording on the MTB App and film yourself pressing this start exam button for the exam to be valid. You will need two separate devices, one with the App on for video recording your verbal answers and demonstrations and one to display the live exam questions generated on your exam portal. We would recommend a mobile device for the App recording and a computer for the live question display.

Assessments are recorded and submitted in the normal fashion but must be recorded and submitted through our App. However, the one element that is different is that this assessment is our Live Exam Instructions which must be triggered via your MTB Exam Portal when starting your exam.

Recorded Assessments can be submitted in two separate recordings, the first being the exam performance (module 1) and the second being Live Exam Questions and demonstrations. The Live Exam Instructions must be completed in one recording session and the questions are only generated once, this section of the exam has a fixed exam duration once the questions are generated.

These recordings for both parts of the exam (if separate) must be submitted at the same time, this can be achieved by saving the performance on your app into your saved section then selecting to add an additional clip to record your questions or vice versa. Your exam front cover will provide further specific guidance on the exam taking process.

Examiners will mark Teaching Diplomas using the following categories:

Performance: Accuracy, Expression, Technique

Questions/Demonstrations: Knowledge & Communication

Breakdown of Marks for Instrumental Teaching Qualifications

• Module 1 Performance – 40 marks
• Module 2 Instrument Specific – 30 marks
• Module 3 General Teaching – 20 marks
• Module 4 Additional Units – 10 marks

Breakdown of Marks for Classroom Teaching Qualifications

• Module 1 Performance – 20 marks
• Module 2 General Teaching – 30 marks
• Module 3 Classroom Teaching – 40 marks
• Module 4 Additional Units – 10 marks

The detailed marking criteria for Teaching Diplomas can be downloaded here.

Performances are marked out of 100:

Please check the Syllabus for each qualification which lists the required level of the pieces for the Performance module.

You can select pieces for the recommended grades from the MTB syllabus for your selected instrument, equivalent grade list from another Ofqual Regulated Board or utilise our Free Choice Option although we recommend using our Free Choice Approval Service if you do choose this approach to confirm the level is suitable.

Teaching Diplomas can be entered and taken at any time. Simply go to the ‘Make an Entry’ page and select the Teaching Qualification Category.

Download the MTB Exams App here which will enable you to record and submit your Performance Diploma using just a mobile phone or tablet.

Or you have the option to record the video using any other device or system and submit it on our website submit an exam page.

We have provided detailed recording advice here on how best to record an exam in video.

Yes there Pre-requisites for our Teaching Qualifications.

Level 2 – no pre-requisites

Level 3 Teaching Certificate Pre-requisite – Grade 3 Music Theory Qualification

Level 4 AMTB Teaching Pre-requisites – Grade 5 Music Theory Qualification and the candidate must be 16 years of age to take the Qualification.

Level 6  LMTB Teaching Pre-requisites – Grade 5 Music Theory Qualification, the candidate must be 18 years of age to take the Qualification and they must have completed an AMTB (or equivalent) Teaching Diploma.

You can use our detailed syllabuses and learning guidance as a good starting point for your learning journey. There are many excellent online resources and books available in the required subject areas.  You can also get support and tuition from an experienced teacher or teaching organisation who would be able to assist your learning.

We will be adding a list of approved MTB Teaching Centres to our website in the coming months, these will be a mixture of individual teachers and organisations. Some will offer online tuition while others will be in person. This will be a helpful place to find support to prepare for your teaching Qualification.

Both individual teachers and organisations can become an Approved MTB Teaching Centre.

You can apply to become an MTB Teaching Centre by emailing us at enquiries@mtbexams.com you will need to complete a short application form at which point we will be in touch to confirm whether you have been approved.

Teaching Centres will be added to our website allowing learners seeking support to take one of these qualifications to find and contact you.