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2027 Certificate of Merit Deadlines and Recording Guidelines

If you haven't already, please log into your Certificate of Merit portal and confirm that all of your student's information is correct. The deadline for payment is October 5. Students should now be preparing to record their first piece — scales and at least one repertoire piece must be memorized. The 2027 CM cover sheet must be shown at the beginning of all recordings. All videos must be uploaded before February 23, 2027, and both the theory and sight-reading tests must be completed during the testing window of February 13–23, 2027.

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Exciting News! Our 2026 Practice Challenge Launches January 1st!

Back by popular demand, the Griffin Violin Studio 2026 Practice Challenge kicks off on January 1st. The challenge is open to all current students and runs January 1–31. Students record themselves practicing and upload videos to earn points, with cash prizes awarded in February. Bonus points for completing all three practice categories in a day, practicing with a metronome or MakeMusic, and maintaining weekly consistency.

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Certificate of Merit Deadlines and Guidelines

Certificate of Merit deadlines are fast approaching, and students should now be preparing to record their first song. Scales and at least one repertoire piece must be memorized. The 2026 cover sheet must be shown for all recordings. All videos must be uploaded before March 3rd, and both the theory and sight-reading tests must be completed. Please let Ms. Jill know if you have any questions.

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Interesting Information on Practice

It takes hours of consistent and dedicated practice to master a song — sometimes hundreds or thousands of hours for advanced repertoire. Dedicated practice of scales and etudes at the appropriate level builds good technique. Beginning students benefit from 20 minutes of daily practice, while advanced students at Levels 7–10 should aim for 1–3 hours per day.

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