
Have you ever experienced the extreme up and down of being able to master a few pieces shortly to not improving at all after nonstop practicing? No worries, you are not the only one going through this. In fact, it is very common for every pianist, or any music learner, to encounter this. Though…

A lot of you must have heard of the advantages of learning music at a young age, such as it helps practice confidence and patience, adds to their future portfolio, trains their coordination, and more. But seldom do people mention the benefits for adults to learn music. Is there none? Absolutely not! While it…

We hear people say it all the time – music learners look graceful. Where did this saying come from? Though there is no scientific research to support this statement, we can clearly notice the differences between behaviors, words, and actions between musicians and typical people. So, how exactly does music help people practice elegance?…

Why do people learn to play a musical instrument? Is it for a dream-comes-true, joy, or fame? The former U.S. President, Gerald Ford, once said, “Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them – a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement.” Indeed, through learning…

It does not matter whether you are listening to music, playing an instrument or trying to write the next biggest hit, music is fun. It has been an essential part of our life since forever. If you have ever tried playing an instrument before, you will know that learning a musical instrument is not…

2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. With the on-going events, ABRSM announced the suspension of all face-to-face graded exams back in March 2020. They followed up announcing the upcoming exams are to be taken in the form of remotely-accessed exams later in October. The earliest exam date is as soon as in…