Cheers for the replies. I'm quite interested in using the exam format to keep me grounded in my progress and to just let me know where I am; I also want to learn more than just jazz. Transcribing is fine for a while, but I'm more interested in being able to develop something for myself that is more relevant to the times in which I live. My previous teacher used ABRSM material to let me have an idea of where I might be, whcih was pretty good, but did seem a little too almost "old world". There was a distinct lack of contemporary material in there. Career is unimportant and a relaxed but motivating method of teaching is. Sounds like a personal decision in the end. Rooty, I see that the Trinity exam format seems to have been reviewed as of 2007, do you know if the support materials have likewise been upgraded? You have a good point there.
Thanks a lot, any other thoughts greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot, any other thoughts greatly appreciated.
