Following my active, non-stop and free spirit lifestyle, I have decided a few years ago to formally restart the study of piano and music theory. So far, the journey has been full of joy, friends (mostly new), knowledge of undiscovered music, Beatles listening, live music and concerts attendance, live perfomances and certainly of many more music to discover. The certification body I have chosen to learn and pass through the grades (N=8) is ABRSM - Associated Board of the Royals School of Music, which is a UK-based music examination board and registered charity founded in 1889 that provides assessments, graded exams, and diplomas for music students worldwide to promote high standards of musical education. As I pass the grades the study becomes more intense and difficult, even though not less interesting or pleasant. There is less time for playing with friends and it becomes more of a lonely journey with the professor. However, this also allows for stimulant conversations and time to embedd ourselves more in the music. As new exams approach, the feeling of apprehension comes but also the feeling of achievement, acquired learnings and confidence in playing. And here I go again!
