Preparing students for the Music Aptitude Test 2027
The 11 Plus Music Test Programmes are a set of structured workshops and tests designed to support and prepare your child for the Music Aptitude Test. Our programmes support the SW Herts Schools Consortium and selective schools throughout the UK that use the music criterion as part of their admissions process. The Music Aptitude Test was recently described by a parent as a golden ticket for the school/s of their choice.
We offer 11 Plus Mock Music Tests, 11 Plus Music Test Workshops, Music Aptitude 1 to 1 and MAT Practice Tests, a useful home training audio download resource for regular practice. Our music test examples are played on acoustic instruments similar to those that students will experience in the Music Aptitude Test rather than computerised, synthetic bleeps.
“..wanted to let you know that P got a place at St Clement Danes. We are delighted. Thanks again for all your help.”
South West Herts parent, March 2026
“Just wanted to drop a note to say N passed the first round for Dame Alice Owen! He used the Higher Level MAT Practice Tests, Targeted Texture MAT Practice Tests, three 1:1 Sessions and two Mock Exams. Thank you for the teaching and guidance you provided him and for being very kind and patient during the 1:1 sessions. ” Dame Alice Owen’s School parent, September 2026
How to prepare your child for the Music Aptitude Test
Preparation for the Music Aptitude Test starts with an 11 Plus Music Test Workshop, a helpful and informative introduction to the Music Aptitude Test. Thereafter, students attend an 11 Plus Mock Music Test which is an accurate and up to date simulation of the Music Aptitude Test. Our audio download MAT Practice Tests can be used on a regular basis as a home training resource and for further consolidation. Music Aptitude Test 1 to 1 sessions are intended for those students who would benefit from more focused and in depth practice at a later stage.
“I wanted to express my deepest thanks. S. got through the 1st round of the Marylebone Music Aptitude Test and is through to the 2nd round. It would not have been possible without your support and mock papers. Thank you.”
St Marylebone C of E parent, 2024.
“I’m pleased to share that N. was recently successful in the Ashmole Academy secondary school music application process—he passed the music aptitude test with a score of 82%”
Ashmole Academy parent, July 2025.
11 Plus Music Test Workshops
A helpful and informative introduction to the Music Aptitude Test providing useful familiarisation in all four parts of the test with practice test questions, methods, guidance and advice.
11 Plus Mock Music Tests
An accurate simulation of the Music Aptitude Test in terms of its format and kinds of music test examples used. Students experience the Music Aptitude Test in a formal setting under exam conditions at a school consortium test venue or online.
MAT Practice Tests
A comprehensive range of audio download home training resources. Select from Introductory, Intermediate, Higher level and Targeted MAT Practice Tests. Including Graphic Notation, Enhanced Aural and School Specific MAT Practice Tests. Visit our sister site musicaptitudetests.co.uk for further information.
Music Aptitude 1 to 1 Sessions
Intended for students who would like more in depth and focused practice. Targets weaker areas that have been highlighted in the 11 Plus Mock Music Tests with further consolidation of methods and strategies. A reassuring resource to build confidence.
School Specific MAT Packages
We also work in an advisory capacity with schools throughout the UK who are looking to implement the Music Aptitude Test as part of their year 7 admissions process. For further information about our School Specific MAT Packages, please visit our sister website Music Aptitude Tests.
Our 11 Plus Music Test Programmes commence January 2027. They are held online and at selected school consortium test venues in and around Watford. Please click here for dates, fees and bookings.
The 11 Plus Music Team have over 18 years of combined professional music teaching experience. Our track record is extremely high, with 80% of students who are invited to attend the second stage of the testing process achieving a music place at the school of their choice. Using our wealth of expertise and in depth knowledge of the Music Aptitude Test, we support and guide students through the secondary transfer music testing process.
“We did it!!! Thank you so much for all your help …100% wouldn’t have been able to do it without you.” Dame Alice Owen’s School, parent 2024.
E. ranked position in the Music Aptitude Test is 10
(Dame Alice Owen’s School) Governors’ Admissions September 2024 Music Aptitude Test Results
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