Example ILP for SWMS Classical Pianist

Training

Summary Description of Goals

Major

PIANO. The main aim is to build new skills and consolidate old ones in both technical and musical aspects of piano playing; to achieve this, student will ring-fence a regular practice time, and lessons have been increased from 30 minutes to an hour weekly, with some input from other master-class sessions.

Dip ABRSM diploma, ideally in summer  2010.

Other performance opportunities

Minor

SINGING. Take Grade 8 Music Theatre and then move more towards a more Classical style.

GUITAR. Take Grade 8 in December 2009 and then to let guitar have a lower profile.

JAZZ PIANO. To undertake a course of Jazz Piano lessons with a view to building a stronger chordal feel, and to prepare for playing in a Trio.

COMPOSITION. To undertake some supervised sessions, to help put flesh on the bones of compositional ideas. Meanwhile to continue to listen to and explore a range of musical styles, with some emphasis on contemporary music.

Individual Exploration

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY A LEVEL

Residential Learning

The work on performance and practising from the SWMS residential

Any Other Activity

Music Theory at school.

A range of other leisure activities.

Progress Reviews

Regular sessions with Mentor

Written reports from tutors.

Annual review and re-audition with SWMS Director