Piano Examination

It is easy to fall in love with the sound of a grand piano. Across continents, parents encourage their children to learn and play the piano. In the previous century, only the rich could afford a piano. But, with the popularity of digital pianos, the mediocre income groups can purchase pianos. Statistics show that the piano is among the most popular musical instruments worldwide, including in India. Today, academic schools are encouraging students to learn music. Children love to play the piano. Parents encourage them to join piano classes. Piano teachers in India generally follow the graded piano examination curriculum. After completing a grade, the candidates appear for the piano examination. But, by simply following and preparing for the piano examination, a student misses out on the larger dimension of learning the piano. We observe that many piano students follow only one set of books for their piano education. But, completing the grades is not enough to become an accomplished pianist. There are many misconceptions or myths in India. In the twenty-first century, we should be aware of the reality. One should learn and play the music of the greatest composers of all time and period. It helps a young learner to know the subject and fall in love with the music. It is strange to observe that many piano students in India don’t play Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Clementi and many more composers during the initial years of piano education. Following only a piano examination book limits the scope of progressive learning. A qualified and experienced piano teacher balances the act and prepares the students in sync with piano students in Germany, Italy and France. India fails miserably in producing the finest pianists despite having many talented pianists. It is time to observe the Western music education model of leading musical nations like Germany, Italy and France.

Musicea Arts and Culture Council is running multiple awareness campaigns. Music teachers are using the opportunities to improve their education and career. The aim is to create a roadmap to produce Indian pianists of international repute. MACC takes guidance from the leading piano professors in Italy and other countries. India has the potential to prepare the finest global musicians for Western music. MACC assists interested candidates in pursuing higher music education in foreign music universities. Professor Fabio Marra from the University of Paganini and Professor Silvia Leggio from the University of Milan offer voluntary guidance to support Indian pianists. Musicea Arts and Culture Council is offering several pioneering initiatives to music teachers and students in India with the vision of empowering Indians and acting as a bridge in building cultural relations. Teachers engaging with Musicea are gaining confidence in securing the future of music education in India.