MUSIC EXAM TALK #6: Ear Training and Sight Reading
In a RCM certificate exam, students will be asked to do ear tests and sight reading. The total point for ear tests is 10, so is sight...
MUSIC EXAM TALK #5: How to prepare for music exam/audition?
Preparing for a music certificate exam or an audition can be stressful. Just by looking at all the requirements is enough to scare off...
MUSIC EXAM TALK #4: What are in the RCM clarinet test?
There are various types of assessment opportunities for students. They are called exams, tests, auditions, festivals, or other names....
MUSIC EXAM TALK #2: Is my child ready for a test?
In UK and Canada, most students take music exam as standard. When a little kid says “I play piano,” the immediate response from other...
MUSIC EXAM TALK #1: What are the benefits of music auditions?
I have always believed in the benefits of enrolling students in formal assessment, such as exam, test, audition, and festival. In...
Single-Mindedly On One’s Work - A Reflection to the Movie "Yell for the Blue Sky!"
Some weeks ago I watched the Japanese movie “Yell for the Blue Sky!” The movie trailer caught my attention – high school baseball team...
A Parent’s Guide to the First Music Recital
For your child and ALSO FOR YOU, the first music recital is often an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. Here are some tips to help...
How to Practice for Recital and Overcome Stage Fright (includes a printable checklist)
Stage performance is a challenging art form, whether you’re acting out a role in a musical, giving a speech in front of a crowd, or even...
How to Practice Clarinet? A Practice Routine for Young Beginner (includes a printable checklist)
I believe that if students understand how to practice their instrument, they can sound quite good quickly. My goal in this article is to...
How to Help Your Child’s Home Practice (includes a printable checklist)
We all know it takes practice to sound beautiful on any musical instrument you choose. The top concerns from the musical parents are: How...
