I have not been on this site for a few years. I just started revisiting some of my goals, and remembered 43 Things.

I am happy to say that in December, I wrote my Advanced Music Theory exam (through the Royal Conservatory of Music) and scored a 97 percent.

I made the decision last year to work toward my Grade 1 piano credentials. I made the decision because I think that it is a good way of measuring what I have accomplished so far and I would like the certificate as a recognition of my accomplishment.

I am preparing to take my RCM Grade 1 Piano (practical) exam on June 27. While I do not anticipate getting anywhere near the score I received on my written theory, I do anticipate that I will pass.

I may do one more update here, once I have my exam results. However, for all intents and purposes, I am considering this goal complete. 2 days ago

Since my Daddy passed away in 2004, his piano has been sitting in my Mom’s room. I honestly was afraid to try to play it because she was home all the time and I didn’t want to upset her. Recently, she talked about getting rid of it, and without hesitation I flipped the electronic piano on and told her it worked and we needed to keep it. I came home from work the next day with a piano sitting against the wall of my room. My mom had moved it in there so I could teach myself how to play.

So I’m very thankful about it, and now that I’ve found my instruction book and I’m only in one class for the summer, I’m going to be spending a lot of time learning keys and how to read notes. 2 weeks ago

I love music :) 2 months ago