LO2-Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process

I am currently enrolled in the Pop Piano course at Yamaha. I began the course back in 8th grade but had a gap over a year as they dissolved our group class. I have been taking individual lessons since January.

I see myself as someone who is musically inclined, hence, I love playing the piano. This course is different from the regular ABRSM graded courses. It consists of a wide repertoire of popular melodies, Latin styles and contemporary music.

Over the years, I have been able to keep track of my strengths and weaknesses. Earlier I used to struggle with playing with both hands and I only just got rid of the habit of using a pencil to write down the notes on a sheet of music. There is still loads of room for improvement, practice is key!

I recently printed out sheets for Alan Walker’s Faded, a song I intend to learn myself. I am very excited to learn it although it poses as a challenge. In the past, I have taken up this initiative and it has given me great pleasure to be able to play some of my favourite tunes.

In class, I just finished the piece Scarborough fair-a Scottish folk song which gave me a glimpse of music from another culture. Currently, I am tackling Edelweiss, a song from the movie, The Sound Of Music!