30 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
A first graded exam: how families can help
Three months out — what helps at home, without pressure.
By Pimlada Wongsin · Head of piano
A graded exam is a good goal when the student wants it. Teachers suggest it when both skills and nerves are ready.
Short, daily practice
Twenty to thirty minutes a day beats a long weekend session.
Practise performing
A weekly mini-concert for the family works like a mock exam.
The result isn't everything
Results differ for everyone; what stays is the habit of practice.
Not sure where to start? A trial lesson will tell us both.
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