Why take a piano exam?

Why take a piano exam?

1. It is claimed that structured music study, with appropriate celebrations of milestone achievements, leads to solid musicianship and a love of lifelong learning.

2. Students work harder when the score is being kept. Score keeping is a good motivator in achievement and success.

3. It is a clear demonstration to college recruiters you can complete a multi-year project.

4. Structured music study builds solid musical foundations through developing the various strands that build musical confidence in a performer and an audience's joy and appreciation.

·       Repertoire              Finished pieces that sparkle
·       Technical skill        The tools to get the job done
·       Sight reading         Facilitates quicker learning
·       Ear Training           We can’t play what we can’t hear.                                     Aids memorization
·       Theory                   Aids memorization and facilitates                                     quicker learning through                                                 understanding.

Here is the research. Judge for yourself.

A personal note: I completed my Grade 10 at 45 and Associate at 47. It changed my life!

Cheers,

David Story

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