As all existing clients and piano students know, performances are not a priority of EN Music Studio. However, this does not mean I do not think there are benefits to performing! The reason being, with the short time frame we have for a piano lesson, EN Music Studio chooses to focus our efforts into composing and other creative endeavors.
As a piano student who have performed at countless recitals, I can honestly say that it has positively impacted my life. There are many struggles along the way of preparing for performances. However, I can honestly say it has positively impacted my life.
What are some Benefits of Performances?
- Confidence In The Spotlight- I still feel performance/public speaking jitters, but performers are experienced in how hone their nervous energy into their work.
- Accountability – Having a performance is like having a tangible goal. In addition, it creates accountability in practicing and preparing for the performance.
- Sharing of Music – a large part of the joy of learning music is the sharing of music. Performances give a beautiful opportunity for music learners to showcase what they’ve learned and be supported. Consequently, they learn to supporting other music learners.
While performances are not the top priority here, I do however encourage students to find performance opportunities if they feel that interest! In fact, EN Music Studio will dedicate more focus on preparing two recitals per year, to give the students an opportunity to showcase their music.
Eric Ng (B.Mus, A.R.C.T , ECE ) is a piano teacher based in Richmond, B.C. Mr. Eric has taught in a variety of early childhood education styles, including Reggio-inspired, Montessori, Play-based, and Outdoor-based settings. Along with his formal classical music training from the RCM curriculum and the University of Victoria, Mr. Eric brings a unique perspective to teaching music to young children today.
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