My Grade 5 RCM Piano Exam.

Last week, I had my grade 5 Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) piano exam. I was so nervous!

Even though it was my 3rd piano exam, I was more nervous than my 2nd exam. This exam was not perfect but it was pretty good. My examiner was very intimidating in the exam, which made me more nervous. I think what made me the most nervous was that I wasn't practicing enough. At home, I was only practicing at about 4 times a week.

When I arrived at the RCM, I signed myself in, then I waited around 15 min until it was my turn to take an exam. I thought about how I was going to do my test. When it was my turn, I was shaking from fright. But I kept telling myself I can do it in my mind. In the exam, I had to do technical tests, play a few songs, and do ear tests. After the test, I was so relieved.

I had time to think. I thought about how I am going to do my Grade 6 RCM exam better. I decided that this year, I am going to practice more. And next time during the test, I am going to try to calm myself down.

If you have a test or exam, there are two things you need to remember: be calm, and practice, practice, and practice!