Award SMART Goals

Explore our collection of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Smart Goals and find your next challenge

Over the next 6 months, my SMART goal is to successfully complete the Grade 5 classical exam by Trinity Exams, diligently measuring progress through the completion of each exam section, regular practice sessions, and mock exams, dedicating at least 1 hour daily to focused practice, seeking guidance from a music teacher or mentor for continuous improvement; concurrently, I will aim to perfect fingerstyle techniques by incorporating specific exercises, ensuring a high level of precision and control, and seeking feedback from my music teacher, aligning with my broader aspiration to advance my musical skills and achieve a recognized qualification in classical music.

Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Musical Instrument

My goal is to become proficient in playing the trumpet in musical instrument within 12 months by taking private one-on-one classes at least once a week for an hour, as well as an additional two hours of practice each week. I will also work on increasing my repertoire of music pieces for trumpet and join an orchestra or other musical group to perform the pieces I have learned. By the end of the 12 months, I will be able to play the pieces of my choice with confidence and accuracy.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Trombone

My goal for Clarinet in Musical Instrument under Skills Category is to be able to play a full clarinet concerto piece from the classical or romantic period within 12 months. I will attend private clarinet lessons once a week for 1 hour, practice for a minimum of 1 hour for 5 days each week, and participate in a yearly clarinet masterclass or recital. I will establish a repertoire specific to me and will have the confidence to perform in front of audiences of all sizes.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Bell Ringing - Campanology

My goal for Violin in Musical Instrument under the Skills Category is to learn to play 3 violin pieces of increasing difficulty within 6 months, by attending 2 hours of violin lessons weekly and practicing 2 hours per week on my own. I will maximize my improvement by attending the weekly sessions and I will find someone with more experience in violin playing to evaluate my progress against the established goals.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Trumpet

My goal is to improve my bell ringing campanology skills in musical instruments by actively participating in bell-ringing performances over the duration of the next 6 months. I will attend campanology classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice for an additional 2 hours at home every week. I will also participate in at least one bell-ringing performance over the next 6 months and will strive to improve my skills and increase the difficulty of my repertoire.

Bass Guitar, Skills, Musical Instrument

My goal for Acting in Performance Skills under the Category of Skills is to become a more confident performer and demonstrate my improved acting skills within 3 months. To achieve this goal, I will take acting classes twice a week for 1 hour and practice my line memorization and technique for an additional hour each week. I will also attend local acting performances and performances in school to draw inspiration and observe the different techniques used in acting. At the end of 3 months, I will present an audition tape to showcase my improved skills and confidence.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Other

My goal for Saxophone in Musical Instrument under Skills Category is to play a piece from a professional sheet music in a performance within 3 months. I will practice at least 4 times a week for 1 hour each and will attend regular Saxophone lessons in order to fully understand fundamental concepts and apply them to my practice. I will also use a recording device to record my sets and listen for areas where I can improve. Finally, I will attend at least one performance or competition to further challenge my skills and build my confidence with playing the Saxophone.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Piano

My goal is to improve my overall percussion skills by participating in a percussion intensive within 3 months. I will attend percussion classes twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home to an additional 2 hours per week. I will select and perform one piece of percussion chosen by my teacher for a final performance and will receive feedback from both my teacher and classmates. I will also attend online tutorials, masterclasses and performances by experienced professional percussionists to develop my understanding of the nuances of percussion music.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Flute

My goal for Flute in the Musical Instrument Skills Category for teenagers 14-18 years old is to be able to play a 10-minute concerto by a well-known composer to a high standard within 12 months. I will attend flute lessons twice a week for 1 hour and will practice at home for an additional 2 hours per week. To measure my progress, I will record myself and solicit feedback from my teacher to track my progress and ensure I am stayed motivated.

Musical Instrument, Drums, Skills

My goal for Trombone in Musical Instrument under Skills Category is to perform a solo trombone performance at a community-based concert or event within 6 months. I will attend trombone classes three times a week for 1 hour each and will practice at home for an additional 2 hour per week. I will also do research and find YouTube tutorials to explore different applications and styles of playing the trombone.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Saxophone

My goal is to improve my overall Drumming skills by participating in a musical performance or competition within 3 months. I will attend a musical instrument class twice per week for 1 hour and will practice on my own for an additional 2 hours per week. I plan to attend at least one music event and competition within the next 3 months and will focus on improving my technical skills, speed, and stamina.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Clarinet

My goal for Bass Guitar in Musical Instruments under the Skills category is to be able to play a two-minute song with basic intermediate bass guitar skills in 3 months. I will attend Bass Guitar classes twice a week and will practice at home for an additional 4 hours each week. I will experiment with and practice different techniques, scales, chords and riffs. I will also challenge myself to learn new songs and progress my technical skills. I will also look to join an online or local bass guitar community to network and learn from more experienced bass guitar players.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Acoustic Guitar

My goal is to develop a basic level of skill in musical instrument playing within 6 months. I will practice for 1 hour a day, 4 days a week and attend a weekly musical instrument class for 1 hour. I will also read a minimum of 1 article or book on musical instrument fundamentals to improve my understanding of the instrument. At the end of the 6 months, I will take part in a local musical instrument performance or competition to demonstrate my newly acquired skills.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Violin

My goal for Piano in Musical Instrument under Skills Category is to improve my piano skill level by completing grade 5 of the Royal Conservatory of Music examination within 3 months. I will take private lessons every week for 1 hour and practice at home for an additional 3 hour per week. I will set weekly goals and tasks, and will measure my progress to maintain motivation.

Skills, Musical Instrument, Percussion