What Have Students Said About Writing Their Own Compositions?

It shows how much I have learned.
It really lets me use my imagination.
It helps me with note reading skills.
I am able to accumulate knowledge over the years and apply it.
It’s one of the most fun and interesting things we get to do.
It takes me out of my comfort zone and I can apply the skills and theory concepts.
It teaches me that I can be a virtuoso by being able to use the piano to express whatever I want – using the skills that I have gained.
It’s the most worthwhile thing that comes out of my lesson.
At the end of the year, my original composition is the thing that I am most proud of.
I’m making NEW music.
It’s a way to express my individuality.