The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) provides a structured framework for music education, including syllabi, technical requirements, and assessment standards for piano students. While RCM itself is a non-profit educational organization, several third-party websites and educators offer free downloadable materials, printable tools, and limited-time promotional codes related to RCM curricula. Additionally, unrelated to RCM, a healthcare education provider offers free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for medical coders. This article details the available free resources, printable materials, and promotional offers identified in the source documentation.
Free CEUs for Medical Coders
An independent education provider, Sage Clinical RCM, offers free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for medical coders. These courses focus on ICD-10 and CPT coding topics and updates. Upon completion, participants receive free CEU certificates that can be applied toward AHIMA and AAPC certification requirements.
To access these free courses, learners must follow a specific redemption process: 1. Add the desired course to the Shopping Cart. 2. Use the promotional code FREEBIE25 at Checkout. 3. Enter name and email address. 4. Click "Complete order" to receive the webinar and CEU for free.
The source notes that this offer is limited to one use per learner. The provider emphasizes the importance of ongoing education to maintain accurate and up-to-date coding knowledge. While the specific course titles are not listed in the source data, the provider claims to offer practical examples and real-world scenarios based on the latest medical coding and billing guidelines.
RCM Piano Syllabus and Technical Requirement Resources
Several websites offer free downloadable resources related to the RCM piano syllabus, specifically for the 2015 revision cycle. These resources are designed to assist both teachers and students in tracking progress and preparing for assessments.
Printable Technical Requirement Charts
A music education blog offers free printable charts outlining the technical requirements for RCM piano levels based on the 2015 syllabus. These charts are intended to replace the manual process of writing out requirements on assignment sheets. The blogger notes that the charts are useful even for teachers who do not intend to send students to RCM assessments.
The resource is designed for digital use on tablets (via apps like iBooks or GoodNotes) or for physical printing. Students can carry the charts between lessons to track mastery of scales, arpeggios, and chords, filling in boxes with checkmarks or stickers as items are mastered. The source indicates that these charts were created because the blogger finds teaching scales/arpeggios/chords by rote preferable to reading notation.
RCM Level 5 Piano Flashcards
A website called Piano Heroes offers free printable flashcards specifically for RCM Piano Level 5. These flashcards are designed to be used in everyday preparation and to help students track their progress using a checklist. The available downloads include: * Scale Study Practice Cards: Specifically noted as "RCM Piano Level 5." * Accidental-ly Lucky: A resource for note study. * Middle C Superpower Note Study: A tool for identifying specific notes. * Build a Major Scale Superpower Scale Study Set 2: A set for scale practice. * Staff Paper Bundle: Blank sheets for writing music.
Free Downloadable Syllabus Documents
Two sources offer free downloadable versions of the RCM syllabus or related documentation: * PianoTV: Provided a free Excel document of the RCM syllabus to attendees of a webinar discussing the syllabus. * Color in My Piano: Offers a free downloadable PDF of the "Technical Requirements for the 2015 RCM Program." The source notes that the RCM piano syllabus is revised every seven years to incorporate new repertoire and refine technical requirements.
Visual Guides and Pattern Scales
Piano Pantry offers a "visual guide formula pattern scales" resource. The source mentions a "great free downloadable PDF" regarding technical requirements, though it is unclear if this is distinct from the 2015 charts mentioned above. The site also discusses the pedagogical order of teaching technical patterns, encouraging teachers to design a progression that suits their students rather than strictly following method books.
Promotional Codes and Sales
Limited-time promotional codes are available for purchasing RCM-related materials or educational courses.
Holiday Kickoff Sale Coupon
Piano Heroes lists a "Holiday Kickoff Sale Coupon" with the code THANKS25. This code is likely intended for use on the Piano Heroes website, though the specific products or services it applies to are not detailed in the source data.
General RCM Resources
The source data indicates that RCM’s non-profit publishing company, Frederick Harris, publishes books to aid students in preparing for assessments. These include the "Celebration Series" piano literature books and books containing notated technical requirements for each level. While these books are typically paid products, the availability of free printable alternatives (such as the charts mentioned above) serves as a cost-saving measure for teachers.
Logo Downloads
While not directly related to music education, a website named Freebie Supply offers downloads of the RCM logo in PNG and SVG (vector) formats. This resource is listed alongside logos for other entities beginning with the letter "R." It is intended for design purposes rather than educational use.
Conclusion
The available source material identifies several third-party websites offering free, downloadable resources related to the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) piano syllabus. These include printable technical requirement charts for the 2015 syllabus, flashcards for Level 5 students, and downloadable syllabus documents in PDF and Excel formats. Additionally, a limited-time promotional code (THANKS25) is available for a holiday sale on a piano education website. Unrelated to music education, Sage Clinical RCM offers free CEUs for medical coders using the code FREEBIE25. Consumers and educators seeking these materials should verify the specific terms of use and expiration dates for any promotional codes directly on the provider websites.