Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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It is never too late to start playing piano. Unless you are looking to be the top concert pianist in the world, you can start at any age.
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Read More »I started taking piano lessons at age 11. I fell in love with teh piano at the age of 4 and tinkered on my aunt's piano when I stayed at her home. Anytime I got near a piano, I wanted to play by ear. Unfortunately, my parents could not buy me a piano until I was 11 years old. I begged and begged for one and for lessons. I had an excellent teacher who had been an opera singer as well. He was from England. He started me with the grade one John Thompson course. The thing about the John Thompson course (that is quite old) is that it introduces the student to advanced concepts right away. Each new lesson introduces the student to new information. I was very keen and I practiced an hour a day right from the beginning. I whipped through books one, two, and three of John Thompson and within six months was also learning to play the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto grade one repertoire. At the age of 12-1/2, I took the RCMT grade 3 piano exam and obtained a grade of 76%, which was an honours mark. I continued to progress and completed my grade 5 RCMT exam at the age of 14. I did the grade one rudiments exam at 14 and was preparing for the grade 7 exam and studying for the grade two rudiments exam at age 15, but became overwhelmed with the pressure as I was also taking academic courses in preparation for university and having a social life - swimming, skating etc. My parents allowed me to quit, but I never quit playing the piano as I loved it. I took it up again at age 35 and did the grade 6 and 7 exams and obtained first class honours. I also did the grade 2 rediments with a mark of 89% (first class). Recently at age 61 I have resumed my piano studies. I tell you this for your encouragement. All the best to all who desire to study the piano - it is never too late. (At age 60 you do learn more slowly).
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