Does it make sense to do exam grades as an adult learner?

1. Can adults take ABRSM?
2. Can adults do piano grades?
3. Are music grades worth doing?
4. Are piano grades worth it?

Can adults take ABRSM?

Of course it is possible! Unless there is some restriction due to age, you can easily achieve this goal and even aim for something higher. @Shevliaskovic there are no age restrictions for the ABRSM exams.

Can adults do piano grades?

The piano exams are conducted by an examiner trained by the exam board. ... School-going children and teenagers are able to receive school credit for their music exams, but this is of course not the case for adults.

Are music grades worth doing?

If you want to study music at school, whether it's at a College of University level, it's going to be beneficial to have music grades. ... For the most part, I see music grades as something that let's you know how you are doing.

Are piano grades worth it?

They can provide a useful benchmark of progress, especially for children (or their parents!), and some adults like the focus or personal challenge that exams offer. But learning to play the piano should not be about notching up grades, especially if the experience causes so much anxiety and stress.