Скачать или смотреть Exposing music exams and the distinction delusion | Serena Mak | TEDxUQ

Music exams have always been traditional and standardised, expecting students to present all their efforts and talents in less than one hour per year. But do they really support authentic artistry and allow music students to take true ownership of their learning journey? Serena Mak is an alum of the Business School at The University of Queensland and an accomplished musician who finds deep fulfilment in sharing her love for life and music with her piano students. She has taught piano for over 18 years and is a two-time recipient of the Yamaha Keyboard Festival Teacher Award. She has also managed and trained teachers for eleven different piano school locations. As a young girl, Serena pushed through piano exam after piano exam, completing her diploma in performance at the tender age of 13. Later in life she began her teaching journey, returning to the sacred altar of piano exams to offer up a new generation of young musicians for dedication and sacrifice. But after many years of burning-and-learning alongside her students, Serena is ready to upturn the entire system. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx