
Piano Lessons
Eiki Worcester
Piano Studio
*Experienced Suzuki Teacher*
Currently Accepting New Students
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Over 40 Years of Experience - Former Faculty - UC Irvine & Vanguard University
"Everyone deserves to feel the joy of playing the piano. I have taught every age and every type of student... autistic, blind, young, old; everyone can enjoy music."
- Eiki Paik Worcester
Certificate of Merit Testing
The Music Teachers’ Association of California® (MTAC) sponsors a music study program entitled Certificate of Merit® (CM). Initiated in 1933, the CM Program now involves approximately 30,000 students annually statewide.
The goals of the CM Program are:
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To provide a systematic and comprehensive plan to develop performance skill, technique, ear training, sight reading/singing and understanding of music theory.
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To develop practical goals to help students maintain a steady and focused approach to their musical studies.
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To encourage students to strive for musical excellence.
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To create opportunities in which students may share their music with others.
How the CM Program Works:
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A detailed CM Syllabus has been created and designed for each of the instruments.
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There are specific set requirements for each of the eleven CM levels. Your child’s teacher will decide on the level that is appropriate.
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• Student Registration takes place from October 1 through October 31. Your child’s teacher will register your child through our secure online registration system. Students must be age 5 or older as of October 31 (the CM Registration Deadline) to participate in the CM Program.
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Students work with their teachers on selected literature, technique elements, sight-reading, theory and ear training for their enrolled level.
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Registered students participate in an annual Evaluation program, which is conducted from mid-February through April throughout the state of California.
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Based on the Evaluation, students receive a written performance assessment by a State-approved Evaluator.
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Students will also complete a written theory exam, which includes an ear-training test component.
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All written results and theory tests are provided to the student by their teacher after all evaluations are complete statewide.
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Upon successful completion of all components of the evaluation, students receive an official MTAC CM Certificate.
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Senior medallions will be awarded to eligible high school seniors.
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Students who have applied for Convention and demonstrate exceptional skill at his or her evaluation may be selected to perform in annual MTAC State Convention Recitals.
I know that you and your child will benefit tremendously from this wonderful educational opportunity and experience.
![]() WorkshopsCM Workshops and practice testing. | ![]() CM EvaluatorYour teacher is an experienced MTAC Evaluator. | ![]() Practice TestsStudents take many practice tests during workshops. |
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![]() Senior AwardsStudents learn music theory, sight reading and ear training. | ![]() RecitalsPractice in front of groups to prepare for recitals and CM testing. | ![]() Social TimePiano workshops are fun for students as they prepare over time for CM testing. |