Grade 5 Theory

Last week, I almost quit my piano lessons. I haven’t gone for classes for roughly two months and I felt reluctant to start again as I haven’t really been diligent in practising my scores. Nonetheless, I still decided to go to class. I would let fate or whatever I’m feeling when I discuss with my teacher decide whether I would really stop or not. When I got there, she asked me to go inside the classroom first while she settled something. I went in and started to play the sonatina I had sort of practised a few days ago. To my utter surprise, it sounded not as bad as I expected and I actually enjoyed playing. I didn’t even tone down the volume like I usually do because I don’t want other people hearing (kinda hard to achieve in a music school). My teacher came in a few minutes later and she summed up my playing in two words, “Not bad.” Then I asked her if she’s okay having a student like me who always couldn’t come to class either due to work or family gatherings. She said its okay; she’s used to it :P She also mentioned I’m not the only student who comes to class with not enough practice. That decided it - I shall continue. I felt relieved after that.

A week after that, my teacher asked me if I wanted to take theory exams this August. I do want to take it eventually and August is a bit early but I thought better take now than later. No matter how much time I have, I will still end up studying last minute anyways :)