I've been having private weekly piano lessons since I was 7, and I'm now almost 15. I have just taken my grade 4 exam. When I was younger I didn't even know about grades or anything, and I've always practiced. I recently found out that a few other people started at the same age as I, and have now done their grade 7. Should I ask my piano teacher about why I didn't move more quickly through the grades?
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7 responses so far ↓
1 $uper $t@r! // Jul 26, 2008
Yes you should.
2 Rachel P // Jul 26, 2008
cause maybe she doesnt like u
3 emn // Jul 26, 2008
Yes,
maybe he doesnt think your ready.or he is just taking your money
4 Jeckyll // Jul 26, 2008
You could. But moving more slowly just could mean that you're getting a more thorough education on each level. You're probably more proficient and articulate and accurate then the 7. Or, maybe the 7 just moved really fast.
5 Deborah M // Jul 26, 2008
It is possible you are not moving too slow or fast but the others are really good, its possible he is not nice and just wants the money, and its possible your learning style is different from others. You might need to ask you piano teacher this and talk to her about it by a conversation that could talk your way into asking her.
6 musicyh // Jul 26, 2008
Learning an instrument isn't just about moving through grades. That would be quite sad. I rather have a thorough education than just simply skipping through grades and finishing them in record time. My teachers have never focused on grades. I just learnt whatever was given to me, and I have fun learning them because I don't need to be constantly thinking about exams. I took just 4 exams for piano (including a post-grade 8 ABRSM), 3 exams for violin and am possibly only going to take 2 exams for singing.
The others may simply be very fast, or you may learn in a different way from them and need to take more time to master each grade. Either way, it doesn't matter because people aren't going to judge you based on your grades if you play well.
Ask your teacher what he/she thinks, but you don't need to get too worked up over it and make it sound as if he/she isn't doing a good job. If he/she gives a valid reason, then accept it and just enjoy your lessons.
Happy piano-playing!
7 Néya // Jul 26, 2008
It depends how quickly you learned notes and stuff. I've been playing for 12 years and I'm only in grade 9 piano, but if it really bothers you why you aren't in a higher grade ask your teacher, they probably won't be offended.