RSL Fellowship

RSL Fellowship


A fellowship of RSL is currently the highest honour that RSL can bestow. Fellowships are presented to acknowledge practitioners who have contributed to the development of their art form and inspired the students of RSL qualifications to achieve their best.

  • RSL Fellowships are awarded to practitioners from a variety of industries. Here are the different capacities where an RSL Fellowship would be awarded.

    Fellows – Fellows of RSL demonstrate outstanding achievement in the area of Music and the Contemporary Arts.

    Honorary Fellowships – may be awarded from time to time by RSL in recognition of educational and professional excellence.Honorary fellows will appear on RSL materials to promote good practice within the sector.

    Fellows typically come from two areas of expertise; Professional or Educational.

    Professional Experience – Practitioners are expected to have achieved distinction in music, contemporary arts and related areas over a significant period.

    This may include:

    • Extensive and innovative performance work.
    • Significant contribution to the recording industry.
    • Significant contribution to policy or practice.
    • Extensive peer recognition and a worldwide reputation.
    • Has gained industry recognition through industry awards and memberships.

    Educational Experience – Practitioners are expected to satisfy one or more of the following criteria with regards to academic qualifications:

    • Can demonstrate a high level of teaching experience supported by teaching qualifications.
    • Having made a significant contribution to the policy or practice of contemporary arts education.
    • Extensive peer recognition and a worldwide reputation

RSL Fellows

Here is the list of current fellows:

RSL Fellowship Deirdre Cartwright
Deirdre Cartwright

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Deirdre Cartwright is a renowned guitarist, songwriter, and co-Founder of “Blow the Fuse,” making a profound impact on UK’s music industry.

RSL Fellowship Deirdre Cartwright
Deirdre Cartwright

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Deirdre Cartwright is a renowned guitarist, songwriter, and co-Founder of “Blow the Fuse,” making a profound impact on UK’s music industry.

RSL Fellowship Billy Cobham
Billy Cobham

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music and Education

Billy Cobham is a Grammy nominated drummer known for his fusion jazz style including his groundbreaking composition “Red Baron”.

RSL Fellowship Billy Cobham
Billy Cobham

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music and Education

Billy Cobham is a Grammy nominated drummer known for his fusion jazz style including his groundbreaking composition “Red Baron”.

RSL Fellowship Fraser T Smith
Fraser T Smith

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Fraser T Smith is a songwriter and producer best known for his work on the Grammy winning single “Set Fire To The Rain” and Stormy’s Gang Signs & Prayer album.

RSL Fellowship Fraser T Smith
Fraser T Smith

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Fraser T Smith is a songwriter and producer best known for his work on the Grammy winning single “Set Fire To The Rain” and Stormy’s Gang Signs & Prayer album.

Randy Brecker

Randy Brecker Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Randy Brecker is an acclaimed drummer and composer, recognized for his iconic composition “Some Skunk Funk” and ongoing influence on young musicians. Photo credit: randybrecker.com

Randy Brecker

Randy Brecker Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Randy Brecker is an acclaimed drummer and composer, recognized for his iconic composition “Some Skunk Funk” and ongoing influence on young musicians.

Photo credit: randybrecker.com

RSL Fellowship Steve White
Steve White

Honorary Fellowship of RSL(FRSL) For Services to Music and Education

Steve White is an accomplished drummer and educator who has played with Paul Weller’s Style Council and collaborated with Oasis, The Who, and more.

RSL Fellowship Steve White
Steve White

Honorary Fellowship of RSL(FRSL) For Services to Music and Education

Steve White is an accomplished drummer and educator
who has played with Paul Weller’s Style Council and collaborated with Oasis, The Who, and more.

RSL Fellowship Max Hayler
Max Helyer

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Max Helyer is the guitarist of UK rock band You Me At Six, achieving chart success and touring with artists such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Thirty Seconds.

RSL Fellowship Max Hayler
Max Helyer

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Max Helyer is the guitarist of UK rock band You Me At Six, achieving chart success and touring with artists such as Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Thirty Seconds.

Muyiwa Olarewaju

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE is a renowned gospel artist, broadcaster, and presenter with accolades including Director of Premier Gospel, judge on BBC’s Songs of Praise and leader of Riversongz.

Muyiwa Olarewaju

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Muyiwa Olarewaju OBE is a renowned gospel artist, broadcaster, and presenter with accolades including Director of Premier Gospel, judge on BBC’s Songs of Praise and leader of Riversongz.

RSL Fellowship Richard Beale
Richard Beadle

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Richard Beadle is the Musical Director of the multi-Olivier award winning production Hamilton, whilst also composing the BBC’s Gareth Malone’s All Star Music Quiz theme tune.

RSL Fellowship Richard Beale
Richard Beadle

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Richard Beadle is the Musical Director of the multi-Olivier award winning production Hamilton, whilst also composing the BBC’s Gareth Malone’s All Star Music Quiz theme tune.

RSL Fellowship Placeholder
Luke McGrellis

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Luke McGrellis is the Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group, having signed artists such as Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith.

RSL Fellowship Placeholder
Luke McGrellis

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Luke McGrellis is the Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group, having signed artists such as Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish and Sam Smith.

RSL Fellowship Placeholder
Crispin Parry

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Crispin Parry, a drummer turned music journalist and industry advocate, founded BANG magazine and British Underground, supporting emerging talent.

RSL Fellowship Placeholder
Crispin Parry

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Crispin Parry, a drummer turned music journalist and industry advocate, founded BANG magazine and British Underground, supporting emerging talent.

RSL Fellowship Matt Prime
Matt Prime

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Matt Prime, a prolific songwriter and producer, boasts an impressive discography filled with collaborations including Kylie Minogue, Sam Smith, and Jason Derulo.

RSL Fellowship Matt Prime
Matt Prime

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Matt Prime, a prolific songwriter and producer, boasts an impressive discography filled with collaborations including Kylie Minogue, Sam Smith, and Jason Derulo.

RSL Fellowship Placeholder
Sam Winwood

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Sam Winwood has an expansive career spanning 25 years, starting as a talent scout and now managing huge artists like Sam Fender and Rudimental.

RSL Fellowship Placeholder
Sam Winwood

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Sam Winwood has an expansive career spanning 25 years, starting as a talent scout and now managing huge artists like Sam Fender and Rudimental.

Sheerce Storrod RSL Fellow
Shereece Storrod

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Shereece Storrod, renowned singer and mentor, has a 25 year career performing across the world and for notable audiences such as the Royal Family, Pope John Paul and Nelson Mandela.

Sheerce Storrod RSL Fellow
Shereece Storrod

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Shereece Storrod, renowned singer and mentor, has a 25 year career performing across the world and for notable audiences such as the Royal Family, Pope John Paul and Nelson Mandela.

RSL Fellowship Francis Seriau
Francis Seriau

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Francis Seriau DPhil -FRSA, is a creative and pioneering music educator who founded the world-renowned Tech Music Schools, attracting students from over 50 countries.

RSL Fellowship Francis Seriau
Francis Seriau

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Francis Seriau DPhil -FRSA, is a creative and pioneering music educator who founded the world-renowned Tech Music Schools, attracting students from over 50 countries.

RSL Fellowship Robert Burns
Robert Burns

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Robert Burns is an accomplished musician and Honorary Associate Professor of Music who has worked with notable artists such as Sam and Dave, Isaac Hayes, The Stylistics, and Edwin Starr.

RSL Fellowship Robert Burns
Robert Burns

Honorary Fellowship of RSL (FRSL) For Services to Music

Robert Burns is an accomplished musician and Honorary Associate Professor of Music who has worked with notable artists such as Sam and Dave, Isaac Hayes, The Stylistics, and Edwin Starr.

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    Every complete digital book (e.g. Electric Guitar Grade 1) includes:

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    • MP3 audio
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    We know downloading digital content can be frustrating at times which is why we’ve given you multiple chances to download your audio and sheet music.

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    • 3 sheet music downloadsThis means if you misplace your content, or if your download times-out, you’ll still have plenty of attempts to download your content.

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    The hard copy or paperback version can be purchased from our shop for shipping to the UK. Orders for shipping to other countries can be placed via www.musicroom.com. The paperback version includes everything you need for your exam in one essential book, including sheet music, a code for access to MP3 audio and complete supporting tests.

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    Digital downloads is the most popular way of purchasing and downloading a Rockschool book, track or supporting test. Rockschool digital book downloads come complete with PDF sheet music, MP3 audio and supporting tests for instant accessibility on all your favourite devices.

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    The RSL e-books, utilising Learning Platform technology powered by MatchMySound, are the ultimate practise tool, giving you the ability to master your instrument like never before.

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