The table, below, shows a possible path to obtaining the ARCT in piano. The chart is meant as an example of what can be achieved at Mastery. Please, scroll to see entire table.
| Age | Theory Class | RCM Theory Exam | Private Lesson | Practical Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Music for Toddlers | |||
| 3 | Orff | |||
| 4-5 | Orff/Kodaly | |||
| 5-6 | Musicianship I - Prep Theory | Preparatory A | MSM Certificate A | |
| 6-8 | Musicianship II - Prep Theory | Preparatory B | MSM Certificate B | |
| 7-9 | Musicianship III - Level 1 Theory | Introductory | MSM Certificate Intro | |
| 7-9 | Level 2 Theory | Level 1 | MSM Certificate 1 | |
| 7-9 | Level 3 Theory | Level 2 | MSM Certificate 2 | |
| 8-10 | Level 4 Theory | Level 3 | MSM Certificate 3 | |
| 8-10 | Level 5 Theory | Level 4 | MSM Certificate 4 | |
| 8-11 | Level 5 & 6 Theory | Level 5 Theory | Level 5 | RCM Level 5 Practical |
| 9-12 | Level 6 Theory | Level 6 Theory | Level 6 | RCM Level 6 Practical |
| 10-13 | Level 7 Theory | Level 7 Theory | Level 7 | RCM Level 7 Practical |
| 11-14 | Level 8 Theory | Level 8 Theory | Level 8 | RCM Level 8 Practical |
| 12-15 | Harmony, History | Grade 9 Harmony, Grade 9 History | Level 9 | RCM Level 9 Practical |
| 13-16 | Harmony, History | Grade 10 Harmony, Counterpoint; Grade 10 History | Level 10 | RCM Level 10 Practical |
| 14-18 | Harmony, History, Analysis | ARCT Harmony, Counterpoint; ARCT History; ARCT Analysis | ARCT | ARCT Performer's |