The world of music exams has been changing in recent years, hastened by the needs of a pandemic-restricted society. While taking music exams online is now widely accepted and understood, one aspect likely to become increasingly important in coming years is that of artificial intelligence (AI).
The start-up business Online Music Exams is at the leading edge in terms of what AI can do for the exam process. The company has been developing a new format of exam delivery since 2013, its roll-out coinciding with the start of the pandemic. All based in the UK, musicians and teachers Alicia Lyons, Cliffy Cooper, and Sara Shevlin are the founders. ‘We originally built this platform with the idea of supporting the exam boards,’ says Lyons. ‘We wanted to help them reach remote parts of the world in an easier and eco-friendly way rather than sending examiners to India, for instance. With this platform, there is less admin to deal with and easier processes for examiners.’
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