I've just joined this site and it's been a great help so far.
My name is Paul and I've been plying piano for 10 yrs although after I passed grade 1 practical & theory I gradually stopped having lessons.I continued playing and producing all sorts of music using synths, samplers, computers and software like Reason.

I started teaching myself theory a couple of months ago beginning at grade 2 and I've done quite well.I got half way through the exercises and then treated myself to a lesson and got it marked.I made some silly mistakes but on the whole I did ok! I have been learning the grade 4 pieces and that's going quite well too.

I am under no illusions that I can go the distance without regular tuition but at the moment money is tight and I can only afford the odd lesson.I think soon I will be able to manage an hour lesson every other week.

I recently booked myself in for the grade 2 theory exam which is at the beginning of June. I'm not too nervous and am looking forward to it apart from the thought that at 37 yrs old,I will be sitting along side a few 8-10 yr old children!( a humbling thought!). That aside I am fairly confident only because I have put many hours into my study,I really enjoy it and once I've finished the course work i'm going to do 2 or 3 specimin papers of last years exam.

So,that's a little bit about me,so I'd just like to say-Hello to all on the forums!

Hello Paul, welcome to the forums!

I know it sounds strange, but with theory it became like a crossword puzzle to me; meaning theory can be quite fun (not too fun though).

Good luck with your exam in June.

Welcome

Welcome Pablo.
Im 60 and still learning, particularly you will find these forums educative and entertaining

Wow,very quick replies! hi Lisa,nice to meet you!


Hi,thanks and nice to meet you!


Hi Lizbun,Nice to meet you!

Hi fsharpminor,thanks,nice to meet you!

Welcome to the forums

Hi welcome! I'm pretty new too, but everyone is nice here!!

Hi there!

Welcome to the forum I love the username!

Hello and

Hello

Welcome to the forums!

G'day!

Don't forget to

Car Expert

Hello fellow newbie! You're right about the people here,they're great,I've had some amazing advice already!


Hehe,thanks for the hello Mr.Chopin,written any good nocturnes lately!


Hi to you too! Good luck for the end of April!!


hehe,thanks! I like your quote:a pessimist is an optimist with experience! Sums things up perfectly!

Thanks for the luck! Hope you like it here!

Hello Paul and welcome Nice to have another person who enjoys Theory - I started Theory as an adult as well and love doing the past papers, they're a bit like doing puzzle books only more useful I'm planning to do G3 in June. Be prepared to be sitting next to one or two 5 and 6 year olds as well

It does doesn't it

Welcome

Hello.

Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy using it, and reading about the experiences other adult learners have had.

Haha,don't worry,I'm already preparing mentally for sitting next to the toddlers! I sometimes wish I'd done all this when I was a lad but then again,lots of children find theory a chore and need to be moaned at to do it,whereas when you're a bit older,studying can be lots of fun! Good luck with grade 3,hopefully I'll be taking that in November,if I pass G2 that is!

All the best for gr 2 theory

hi welcome to the forums!

ShArOn

Welcome to the forums

Welcome fellow theory lover. I think its far better than crosswords or soduko. I did my grade 5 in March and really enjoyed taking the exam and all the work leading up to it. I wish you well for your exam in June.