Hello,
Im 17 years old and English isn't my first language so forgive me for my terrible grammar. In a few months I'll graduate from my high school, and I'm really confused at what major I should take.
I've been playing the piano since I was 6 years old, but I was never serious about it until only recently. Back then I would only practice once or twice every TWO weeks, so my progress was very, very slow. Truth be told, I wasn't interested in piano when I was younger because I've always find it difficult. Last two years, I finally realized how enjoyable playing the piano is, but I thought that it's too late for me. My sight-reading skill is below average, I'm not one of those people who have exceptional ears and solfeggio skill, I have bad hand-eye coordination - I don't even know what made me even consider taking Music as my major.
I've heard how tough it is for someone to major in Music, and I'm petrified that :
1. I am unqualified to major in Music
2. If I'm accepted in a Music College / University - I would not be able to catch up with my peers
3. Ultimately never graduating out of college
4. Quit piano altogether (worst case scenario)
I passed ABRSM Grade 5 with a distinction a few months ago, now I'm trying to study ABRSM Grade 4 theory so I can take the Grade 6 exam this year. I practice only around an hour or two every day (or sometimes every two or three days, which I know isn't enough).
What do you think? Is Music Major for me? What should I do to improve myself? Is what I have currently enough or should I study piano as hard as I can for a year or two for me to actually be accepted? Your help is very much appreciated
(Edit : It'd be great to hear your opinions even though you haven't major in music. I'll take any help and advice I can get right now...I'm really stressed out..the entrance test for a college I'm aiming for is only months away..Thank you!)
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