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Musical Training

Early musical development, exams, studies and formative learning.

Musical Training entries

  1. Started playing by ear

    Alanna started to pick out melodies and cartoon theme songs by ear at two.

  2. Formal piano lessons

    Formal piano lessons began at three, giving language and shape to the music she was already exploring.

  3. Grade 5 Jazz Piano

    Alanna attained distinction in ABRSM Grade 5 Jazz Piano at age seven and was the youngest candidate to do so at that time.

  4. Grade 8 Piano

    Alanna attained distinction in ABRSM Grade 8 Piano at age seven and was the youngest candidate to do so at that time.

  5. DipABRSM in Performance

    Alanna followed the Grade 5 Jazz and Grade 8 milestones with DipABRSM in Performance at age eight.