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Brains Music School student playing the violin — Authorised Centre for Elementary Music Degree

Authorised centre · Official conservatory

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Authorised Centre for Elementary Music Degree

Official music education for students from age 8.

I · Programme

Official conservatory degree

Authorised by the Spanish Education Department since the 2016/17 academic year. We offer official training in seven instrumental specialities over a four-year programme.

Authorised centre

Recognised by the Education Department

7 specialities

Piano, guitar, violin, wind instruments and more

4 years

Official Elementary Degree pathway

II · Repertoire

Instrumental specialities

Seven instruments. Four years. One rigorous method, adapted to each student.

Piano
01 Keys

Piano

Guitar
02 Strings

Guitar

Violin
03 Strings

Violin

Cello
04 Strings

Cello

Flute
05 Woodwind

Flute

Clarinet
06 Woodwind

Clarinet

Trumpet
07 Brass

Trumpet

III · Curriculum

Subjects and weekly hours

I-II

Years 1 and 2

  • Individual instrument (1 hour/week)
  • Music theory (1.5 hours/week)
  • Choir (1 hour/week)
III-IV

Years 3 and 4

  • Individual instrument (1 hour/week)
  • Music theory (1.5 hours/week)
  • Instrumental ensemble (1 hour/week)
  • Aural training (0.5 hours/week)

Minimum age: 8 years old

IV · Enrolment

Fees

I

Enrolment fee

63

One-time enrolment fee

II

Monthly fee for Years 1–2

179

Per month · 10 months/year

III

Monthly fee for Years 3–4

247

Per month · 10 months/year

We can answer your questions before enrolment.

Tell us which instrument and year you are interested in.

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V · Admission

Entrance exam

A clear process to prepare for admission.

The exam assesses reading, technique and interpretation. Here is how the process unfolds, the expected timeline and the document you need to prepare.

Expected timeline

Application in May, audition in June and result in July.

  1. 01 May

    Application

    You reserve your place and receive confirmation with your assigned time slot.

  2. 02 May–June

    Preparation

    You study the required content and the suggested repertoire for your target level.

  3. 03 June

    Audition

    You perform before the school's panel: sight-reading, technical execution and musical interpretation.

  4. 04 July

    Result

    We notify you of the outcome and, if accepted, you finalise enrolment for the 2026/27 academic year.

VI · Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Common answers before enrolment and placement assessment.

01 Are exams held on site?

Yes. All quarterly assessments and final exams take place at our facilities in La Moraleja.

02 Is previous musical training required?

Not for Year 1. For higher levels we run a personalised placement test.

03 Is there a maximum age to enrol?

No. The minimum age is 8, but there is no upper limit — we welcome students at any stage of life.

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