Do I have to take exams?

Whether you take music exams or not is entirely up to you. That said, while many pupils, regardless of their age, tend to shy away from the pressure of exams, they can be an excellent way to gauge your progress and provide an opportunity to perform in front of someone you don’t know. For piano and cello, I use the ABRSM exams. For guitar, I use the RGT exams.