Piano

I have continued to work with the piano book, "John Thompson's Modern Course For the Piano", and I am learning more and more pieces with every lesson. However, instead of rushing through the book, my piano teacher and I decided that it would be better if I slowed down a bit and we actually went backwards to practice all of the songs that I worked on last year. By doing this, I was able to hear tremendous improvement in the way I play now as compared to the beginning of last year.

I have also joined the Jazz Band, and therefore, we also have to find time to practice the songs that I am given from the band. I feel like I am actually managing my time better this year as compared to last year, and despite the heavy workload, I find the time to practice almost everyday. This has helped me improve my playing at a faster rate, and I feel more and more confident about my abilities. My performances with the Jazz Band have also reduced my fear of performing in front of crowds, and I am very happy about this.