How long does the piano exam preparation process take in your studio? From start to finish – how long do your students spend working towards an exam? For many years, my students would spend 6 or up to 9 (!) months working on exam repertoire and scale requirements. I would tell myself that we would…
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Rethinking Piano Exams Part 1: Reconsidering Readiness for Piano Exams
There are many factors in how teachers assess readiness for piano exams. But one of the biggest ones has no place in the process, and that’s pressure from parents, students or ourselves. So let’s give this question a fresh look. When is a student ready for a piano exam? Is it when we know they’re capable…