Parents want nothing but the best for their children, but in order for them to achieve anything they want, they need to have self-confidence. This is why for parents who want their kids to succeed, the best gift they can give is to boost their confidence. Learn why music is one of the best ways to give a child confidence.
I feel strongly that we as music teachers need to understand the differences and requirements of various exam/testing systems, before deciding in general that testing is not “healthy” for our students. I would like to give my personal opinion about the different music audition/festival/exam systems I am aware of.
It was at the age of seven, when I came to the United Kingdom, that I first encountered the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) music examination system. “What grade are you?” the other children would ask when I told them that I played the piano. Here's what I learned about the system.