Sunday, 2 September 2007

The Next Milestone

ABRSM is around the corner and I'm sure every fibre of your body has stiffened as you feel the heat of the exam. Do not compare and compete for it is immature behaviour - remember that this is your personal attainment and nobody else's.

Walk into the room with undenied confidence. Remember that the examiner has only one wish - to hear wonderful music and reward your efforts handsomely. Play with expression, nervousness is not in question anymore. Should you fumble, move along as if nothing has happened. Impress the examiner. Remember that this is YOUR exam.

Just three brief statements to summarize the possible outcomes.

To those who conveniently dropped the exam and took the easy way out, if you feel no shame you are being heartless towards yourself.

To those who may obtain godly marks, you will pledge not to become complacent and instead have an even greater hunger for excellence.

To those who may fail to obtain desirable grades, you will tell yourself that all is not lost and that your musical venture does not terminate at this minor defeat.

It's time to put on display your months worth of effort. Give it your best and the examiner will not hesitate to show you the fruit of your labour.

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