Spotlight: Charlotte Y.
Accolades:
2022: Grade 5 Theory (Pass)
2021: Piano, Solo Grade 5 (Prize | 1st Place) Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts
2021: Grade 5 Piano (Merit)
2020: Piano, Solo Grade 3 (Prize | 1st Place) Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts
2020: Piano, 12 years and under solo (2nd Place) Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts
2019: DCA Award (2nd Place)
2019: Grade 2 Piano (Merit)
2018: Grade 1 Piano (Merit)
2017: DCA Award (2nd Place)
2017: Piano, beginners, 12 years and under (3rd Place) Colchester Rotary Festival of Music and Dance
2017: Prep-test Piano
Q: What inspired you to start learning your instrument?
A: I like the sound of the piano, it’s very calming and beautiful.
Q: What do you enjoy most about playing your instrument?
A: I enjoy playing after working out the piece. Also, when I hear some good music on TV I can try to find the piece and play it on the piano.
Q: What advice would you give to someone performing for the first time?
A: Pretend you are playing in your own house. Do not panic if you make a mistake, just keep going.
Q: What are your musical aspirations?
A: To be able to play large pieces of music in the concert and work through the grades.
While she is not practising, Charlotte enjoys drawing, writing, playing outdoors and gaming.
Listen below to hear Charlotte's progress!