Piano is Fireworks

When I was younger, I watched a TED Talk about what happens in the brain when someone played the piano. It was like different parts of the brain lighting up at the same time, like fireworks.

I remember thinking, I want that.

I started learning the piano when I was two and a half years old. Since then, music has always been part of my life. I learned piano using the Suzuki method, which focuses on learning through listening and practice.

I have completed Suzuki Book 3 and am now working on Book 4 while preparing for my ABRSM Grade 5 exam. However, what I enjoy most are the moments when a piece is finally done after a lot of practice.

I especially like playing sonatinas because I like how the different parts connect and flow. Some of the pieces I enjoyed include Beethoven’s Sonatina in G Major, Clementi’s Sonatinas and Kuhlau’s Sonatina. Right now, I am also working on Gigue, from Partita in B-flat Major, which I enjoy because it is full of energy.

I have performed at Raffles Girl’s Primary School “RGPS Got Talent” programme and also at a Suzuki Piano concert at the MINT Museum of Toys. Performing in front of an audience made me realise how music can be shared with others.