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Concetti Chiave

  • The writer's musical journey began at age five at the Yamaha music school in Rome, initially wanting to play drums but switching to piano due to noise concerns.
  • Throughout their musical education, they experienced different teaching styles, with teachers Barbara and Nicoletta playing pivotal roles in their development.
  • A newfound love for jazz was sparked by an invitation to join a jazz course, resulting in successful performances at annual school concerts.
  • The writer cherishes their Yamaha piano, a significant gift from their grandparents, which holds sentimental value and enhances their musical practice.
  • Weekly piano lessons provide not only musical education but also enjoyable moments with friends, underscoring the importance of attentive learning.

What is The Beginning of My Musical Adventure?

When I was five I joined the Yamaha music school in Rome. At the beginning I wanted to play drums but I was too young and I didn’t have a place where I could play them without being heard, as they make a lot of noise. So, I had to change instrument and I decided to play the piano and I finally attend a Junior course. My first teacher’s name was Barbara. She was funny and also a good teacher and she was never angry. She taught me to play my first pieces with both hands. Now, when we meet she always smiles at me and I smile back.

Experiences with My Teachers

While I was attending EMC school I had to change course because Tania couldn’t teach me the next one. My next teacher’s name was Nicoletta, Barabara’s sister. She was less funny than Tania but she was also a good teacher. She taught me to play difficult pieces and to write the music. A few months ago while I was having a piano lesson my teacher asked me if I wanted to join a jazz course, and I accepted.

My Love for Jazz

I was very happy to take part at this project because I really like jazz music. At my first lesson I was nervous because I didn’t know the teacher, but when I met him I found out that he was nice and I didn't need to worry about him and my jazz lessons anymore. Every year, in June, the school organizes a concert where every students plays a different song with a different instrument. It’s a wonderful sensation because I like listening to the sound of all the instruments but when I have to perform I get worried because I’m afraid of making mistakes. Fortunately at the end I didn’t make any mistakes and I played better than I imagined. Next month we are going to play our final concert in Naples. I’m sure it’s going to be great.

The Special Gift from My Grandparents

I like my piano so much, it’s beautiful and also very important to me because it’s a gift from my grandparents which they gave me three years ago. It’s a black Yamaha piano with eighty-eight white keys.
I remember it was a Sunday and I was sleeping when my father woke me up telling me that there was a surprise waiting for me . I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this big black beautiful piano. I will never forget that day. I go to my lessons once a week on Tuesdays but I also go sometimes on other days when extra work has to be done. When I go to a lesson I feel very happy because I have a good time with my friends. They are four and they are also very good at playing. At the lesson I must pay lots of attention and listen to my teacher because if I don’t listen carefully I won’t be able to play properly .

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Domande da interrogazione

  1. How did the author begin their musical journey?
  2. The author began their musical journey at the age of five by joining the Yamaha music school in Rome, initially wanting to play drums but switching to piano due to noise concerns.

  3. What role did the author's teachers play in their musical development?
  4. The author's teachers, Barbara and Nicoletta, played significant roles by teaching them to play pieces with both hands, tackle difficult compositions, and write music, contributing to their growth as a musician.

  5. How did the author develop an interest in jazz music?
  6. The author developed an interest in jazz music after being invited to join a jazz course by their piano teacher, which they happily accepted, despite initial nervousness about meeting the new teacher.

  7. What is the significance of the piano gifted by the author's grandparents?
  8. The piano, a black Yamaha with eighty-eight keys, is significant to the author as it was a cherished gift from their grandparents, marking an unforgettable moment in their life.

  9. How does the author feel about performing in concerts?
  10. The author enjoys the sensation of listening to different instruments during concerts but feels worried about making mistakes during their performance, although they often play better than expected.

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