Hi guys! New progress video, 2 years of practice: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nN9nZ5Sgr9HTqok.html

The most impressive part was the fact he didn't play für elise

The man with amnesia, who forgot the other 15 years of his playing. 😂😂

You are very good! I am 47 and just took my first piano class today. Your video gives me motivation.

Month 1: Digital piano. Month 2: old upright piano. Month 6: expensive new upright piano. Perks of being an adult I guess.

The fluency in which this guy played even at 1 month is ridiculous.

YOU LEARNED ALL THAT IN 1 YEAR...🤔🤔 ,WHO DID YOU HIRE AS YOUR TEACHER MORPHEUS FROM THE MATRIX..?

Remember this is 2 hours a day, I started piano and once you pick it up you really can't just play 2 days then take a week off you have to play everyday, it's like working out. Just working out on weekends or for 15 minutes a day will do something but not like someone who makes it a lifestyle. But once your brain starts to read notes and you listen to music and play it everyday it becomes a part of you. Even experienced pianists can't play every song off the bat they have to practice and practice. If you want to play piano well, or accomplish anything in life, even learning a new language, to master it you must do it everyday. You might suck one day and then after a month you'll be like wow I got better then forget it you'll be so motivated you'll be unstoppable.

There's no doubt in my mind he progressed so quickly. Motivation, perseverance and passion can get you far. I started piano at the age of 13. Was playing chaotically, didn't know the notes, so 'learning' in a diletant way.. Entered the musical highschool in my town, but started double-bass, as the comitee assured me there's no chance I'll get to play the piano at the required level. All the frustration and the feeling I should prove them wrong, coupled with the colossal passion for piano playing got me studying so hard that I found myself auditioning for 9th grade (there was an entry exam for highschool). I scored high, teachers started spreading the word, discussing and my piano teacher from that year (I was studying piano as a secondary instrument) decided to take me under her wing for the remaining 4 years. I evolved and evolved and my colleagues (apart from one prodigy that was already concert pianist level) were getting jealous and dismissive, saying I couldn't have started so late and play like that, even tho they heard me studying, aside from my repertoire, small pieces from Anna Magdalena, Czerny op.599/ op.299, small pieces by Chopin and Mozart, Kuhlau, Diabelli and Clementi sonatinas. When I had my first 'serious' pieces in 10th grade (Chopin Fantasie Op.49, Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12, Liszt Transcendental Etude no.2 S 139, Beethoven sonata Op.78 and Scarlatti sonata k466) I had a breakdown& burnout becuase it was too much. My technique wasn't really there, I was stressed, I scored badly in my first semester exam and a liiiitle bit better the next. I pushed myself the next year and played Chopin Etude Op.10 no.1, Liszt Etude S 139 No.8, Czerny op.799 no.34, Rahmaninov Corelli Variations, Bach Prelude and fugue No.8 from book 1 and Beethoven 'Pastorale' Sonata. Took everything sistematically, practiced like a circus freak, was seeing a professor from the local uni. I succeeded. What i didn't achieve was playing with an orchestra. My teacher's willfulness to let me have a say in choosing my repertoire, the symbiosis between her and me and her profound vision in regards to pianism and music got me where I am now. Thank you, miss Simona! I am now a masters degree piano student, preparing Schumann's a minor concerto for an orchestral audition and a composition 2nd year student. Wrote this extensive comment to let you know it is possible with focus, motivation passion and, of course, the right mentor! And, as soon as I get a recording contract, I will post videos from the beggining to the present moment. May all of you strive and thrive!

Oh my god all your pieces are my favorite too. I just started practicing and I am 28 yo now. Being able to play Claire de Lune in 11th month is so much inspiring. Thanks for posting this.

Great to See so much Passion and Love for the piano

Your progress is incredible and inspiring. Thanks!

Everything by Chopin is good. I love Erik Satie. There is no life without music. Well done

First month and he's playing and reading the music like my 1st year?

Fabulous progress in just a year! I see good things in your future, just keep at it.

You're right. Sky is the only limit. Thanks for sharing your talent and passion. Keep up the good work.

Absolutely amazing!!!

Your skill is wayy better than I expected.

Wow Daniel. I’ve just started my lessons at the age of 36. You have given me inspiration to keep going. I’m in awe of you.

Amazing, watching a progress is something really amazing ❤️

you’re truly an inspiration!!

Ok i'm just really sceptical about being able to: 1. Arpegiate like that on a chopin piece 2. Being able to do 2/3 rythmic like the one in debussy 3. Switch between uncomfortable positions and arpegiate like in debussy's clair de lune 4. Learn jumps 5. Assimilate the reading skills to do all of the above In one year... Thing with piano is that you struggle to figure out what's on a sheet of music, specially fast and full of colourfull harmonies pieces like that clair de lune, it s something you have to build up by reading pieces that features harder and harder reading elements with time... As an adult we do get things faster, but even so, muscles need time to process things... This video clearly burns steps

I love the choice of pieces you play. If only I knew some of these as a child to motivate myself playing haha!

Bravo!! Your progress blew me away. All of the piano pieces you learned and performed are also on my dream list. Your dedications and achievements are so inspiring and encouraging. Thanks for sharing your practice routine.

Thanks for encouraging all of us with the same story!!!

Daniel, your playing is wonderful! It's so amazing! Now you've got a new subscriber from Russia. Music is very important to me because I am blind since I reached 12. I bought my first piano when I was 22. I started learning without a teacher two years ago. But I suppose that my results aren't too impressive. Perhaps, because of I need a lot of time to write and read notes and learn it by heart. I enjoy every minute of it though. I'll try to have more practice. Thank you for your inspiring videos. Best regards, Christina.

Well done, you definitely inspire me, thank you!

inspirationnal video ! loved it

Thanks for the great video ! I was a music performance major in college on Saxophone. We were required to take piano Theory ( chords and such ) but I never had time to actually learn to play the piano. In those days I played sax 7-8 hours a day between all the ensembles and bands I was in and practice time so no time to learn to play piano pieces . Now fast forward 30 years and a career that took me away from music entirely I’m semi retired. I just picked up piano for fun and have been getting in 3-4 hours a day. I’m hoping I can get some nice pieces together like you have by the years end. You really inspired me . Thanks again and congratulations on the great progress !

If this video is legit you are the most talented man i have ever seen or heard of playing piano.

Beautiful relaxing piano. Amazing how much you've learned in a year. Thank you for sharing

Very inspiring, thanks!

I am 73 after head operation, I decided to learn the piano, now you are a raw model for me, that every thing is possible. Good for you, wonderful achievement, and you will enjoy it for life. Thanx for aspiring video🙏🏻👍

I saw some dedication and was inspired. Thanks for sharing and I can definitely share your happiness with such an amazing improvement within 1 year. :)

very Impressed Daniel, I would say, you have been destined to play! Well done.

You are not only inspiring, but definitely an inspiration! Great Job!

I'm a 35 Yr old guitarist, but I must say I love seeing videos like this. It helps crush self-doubt, which grips me from time to time I'm very happy for you, man. Keep up the excellent work Justin from the Philippines

Wow that’s really pretty impressive! Great job! 2hrs a day is a lot of practice though, I’m happy when I can spare an hour.

Your work Is my inspiration! Thanks!!

Deep respect! Wow!

Such an inspiration!!

Great Job Daniel. I had been watching your hands and while there is still much improvements to be done I have to say that whoever provides you with instructions does a great job. Many teachers nowdays do not teach proper technique and hand position which is extremely important for student's progress.

Wow! You so well and in such short amount of time! It keeps me motivated to keep doing well!

You did amazing! Awesome job! I started at 12 and still play in my 40s. Piano will be a part of my life forever! 💕

So good.... this makes me, do not to stop, to get a keyboard, and start to learn...

Waw only the first and second month were so good 👏 Thanks for sharing your progress, you encourage us

I love your choice of pieces!

Thank you for sharing your musical journey labor of love. Your notes were insightful and I inspiring. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

I have played the piano for years and if this is the progress you made in a year ...then you practiced for HOURS a day. I don't believe it.

his neighbours must be happy for him :)

So incredible! I had my first lesson today at 31, and your video gives me a lot of motivation. Cheers!

YOU'RE AWESOME! THIS IS BRILLIANT!!!

This is impressive for one year, Daniel!

Beautiful playing my man 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

And all by heart... respect Daniel!

this is wonderful! you inspire me to start! hugs!🤩❤

Impressive! Chopin seems to be one of your favourite composers, same here..

You should be so proud! I started lessons at the age of 65. I’m not doing as well as you but I am playing for our church now. I commend you!!!! Practice really pays off.

Amazing progress. Well done!!!

This is very inspiring. I'm very happy that you got to pursue your dreams as I have playing the violin.

There are 2 possibilities: 1) you're the most talented person in the world (because playing the piano like that in 1 year is absolutely impossible) 2) you didn´t learn that in just 1 year "Arabesque" by Debussy in 8 months? impossible

This is a huge inspiration to me, I’m 20 years old right now and want to start learning Piano. You’re progress is amazing, I can’t wait to see you play Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata movement 3 👍

Amazing ! I applaud you wholeheartedly for your wonderful effort to develop your hidden talent.

Thank you for this motivational video. I have also wanted to play the piano, but never had a chance, until now!

I'm 16 years old. I will buy my first digital piano this month. I hope get a awsome progress like you. You are definilly a big inspiration for us that are starting to play. thaks from Brazil ^^ hehehe

Wow, that's a very fast progress. Well done!

amazing progress

Bravo Daniel. You are a true inspiration. I hope your musical journey continues to be fruitful.

You have a lovely flair. A complete joy to listen to you. I learnt the piano, I can read music BUT I preferred to play by ear... I thought at the age of 6 to 12 I was convincing my teacher quite well ... she never let on she knew I was playing by ear. I have dabbled with the piano since and now have a 1920's baby grand. Its v old... but it does an ok job. I'm currently learning Moonlight sonata no3! Doesnt matter what age you choose to do something what matters is that you choose to do something and do it well. Congratulations 🤗

Pianist for over 20 years here. Thanks for showing your progression to encourage others who are interested. I'm far enough along that I could easily do most or all of what you want to do (whereas I think you feel very strongly the desire to refine and improve), but watching you makes me more grateful for the ability I have. It's easy to dismiss my ability because in music school we compare our work to stuff like Horowitz or Trifonov and then feel really inferior, but your enjoyment of what you have and appreciation of just that much is a lesson even to me. To everyone who claims it's impossible, I would say I'm not convinced. But based on the flaws that show up in his video on finishing two years of piano, I find compelling reason to believe Daniel really is a beginner. I'm pretty skeptical of some of his teacher's decisions (most obviously giving him the leapy LH before he's been at the instrument for two months) but Daniel plays quite well for a student in early stages. Good tone, posture and technique doing pretty well, ability to communicate ideas we could expect of a man in his 30s (like, his understanding of the piece doesn't make him sound like he's 18). If he only studies, like, one piece at a time, especially in the early months, and doesn't spend a lot of time on scales or arpeggi, I'm not even that surprised. The sequence of muscle movements is highly choreographed.

Beautiful!!

Wow you're amazing!

Rousseau's channel made me love classical... I listen it everyday. I run with as well. This music gives me happiness. I also think about buying piano. Wtg Daniel i am happy for your progress. Keep doing it. ;-)

I salute you, sir.

How awesome! I just ordered a piano keyboard and I am so excited to finally fulfill my dream of playing the piano as an adult! I'm definitely going to track my progress as well! Thank you for this inspiration 👍🎉

Awesome!

Just started playing piano as a complete beginner. Hiring a teacher soon and eventually I have a video like this up in a year !

I can’t believe how many people are doubting the progress he made in one year. It’s ONE year, ONE year, not one day! One year you can get a master degree, you can lose 30 pounds, you can read in another language... you just don’t devote yourself to it. I’m not being inspiring, that’s just the truth. You can choose to doubt his achievement in one year, which is impressive but feasible, and I just want to tell you you should probably broaden your mind and tap more into your potential. Nothing feels better than making achievements

super quick progress 👍

Great progress! It made me want to learn to play piano. Love those beautiful songs

music is truly art

wow ,Amazingly, I started my dream at 68 ,You are really talented

Thanks for the inspiration! ame as me learning in my 30's ❤ for the love of music

Amazing progress and that has been a really great idea to make such video.

impressed that you did so well on Clair de Lune. I have only been playing for barely over 5 months and aspire to play that song someday! I just scoped your video selection and subbed. Next I will watch your practice routine video. Then I will be watching your video recitals for Clair de Lune and Arabesque. Then...probably stop procrastinating and practice!

these types of videos make me so proud of people. i love how they have the dedication to pick up an instrument at age 31, and actually put in the time and effort to do something amazing. piano for me, is like to get away from reality, but it is also really sad for me. when i was 2, my mom wanted me to start piano. she started with just letting me lie under the piano and listen to her play. she was an excellent pianist, and her favourite song was Liebesleid (love sorrow), which is now also my favourite song. but the reason piano is sad for me, is when i was 6, i was doing really well in piano. i was playing for around 4 hours a day (mainly because i was forced too) but also because i loved it. then, my 7th birthday came. my mom bought me a Rachmaninoff book, with Liebesleid being within it. that was the first thing i wanted to learn. and so i started it, but then a week later something tragic occurred. during dinner, my mother had a heart attack. my dad called 911, and i was sitting on the ground just sobbing because she just fell from her chair and i was only 7 at the time. she ended up not making it. me and my dad stayed in the hospital for a few hours after this because my dad just couldn't grasp around the fact that she was gone. after around 5 hours of waiting, we left. it was late at night (somewhere between 12am and 3am), and when we were driving home, we were t-boned from left (from the drivers side). luckily i was on the right (in the back row) so i didn't get the worst of it. but my dad, who was on the left, got the worst. we were rushed to the hospital, but before we got there, my dad had bled out, since he was hit straight on by the car (the other car hit our car at very high speeds). i lived, but the whole left half of my body was broken. but i was without parents, so i had to move up to where my aunt and uncle were living, which was only 10 minutes away from my house, so not too far away from everything i knew. after that incident i stopped playing piano for around 2 months because i was just so shattered as to what happened. after those 2 months though, i begun playing piano again. i have come far since then as a pianist, and a person. i have now played every single one of Chopin's op. 10 etudes, and I have also played Ballade no 1 op. 23, and many more pieces. But every time I play Liebesleid I think of my parents, mainly my mom, and it's so sad. But this video is just going to want to make me keep on practicing and getting better. Because I'm 16 years old, and consider myself a good pianist, and I want to be a concert pianist, and I'll do it for my mom, since that was her dream for me.

Just brilliant!! 👏👏👏 You learned more and already play much better than I do after several years of practice! You’re really talented!! 👍

so inspiring !!!!

You are so good - in a very short time you are playing very impressive classical pieces really well. Very interesting to hear you play the Chopin Waltz in A Minor at the beginning of your study and again 6 months later - and hear how much you gained in musicality with the later version. Keep up the amazing work.

I did the same with the guitar..I started playing last April and it was very challenging.... After 9 months of practicing and keeping my motivation up, I can say that I made it to a better level. I can play my favorite songs and I can even plan fingerstyle. I couldn't be happier for myself. I am so proud of myself... The secret is to never give up ❤️

Daniel , you lovely human being. I’m really happy for you :) keep it up please ! It’s a matter of organisation , then being able to prioritize from the least to the most important elements for us ; 2 hours of piano per day , i love that sensibility of yours .. i guess that it really have helped you to overcome each part of your everyday struggle. You succeeded to make it a true strength to keep balance in your life ! A true inspiration , thank you for sharing this..

Great work a real inspiration thanks for sharing. I have to step up my practice game for sure

I just.closed my eyes and listened.. Your technique is becoming flawless..of course..I am not an expert..Blues comes natural to me..but jazz is my achiles heel..You apparently chose an en excellent teacher. THE BEST 👌

So glad that this is not the simply piano stupid ad btw he play so well , keep on going 💪🏻💪🏻

So inspiring! Thank you :)

Very inspiring video, i also just started learning piano few days ago, hope i can make as much progress as you did in the future,

Never to late to start. I’m 40 and start 2 years ago . Live your dreams

Good job. Very believable. Before I pressed play I was afraid that after one year you were going to be absolutely incredible and that I was not going to believe it because it would have been totally not believable. But it was very believable for the progress you have made in 12 months.

Awesome!! Great video and very impressive🤗😍 thanks for sharing❤️

Very good progression! Please never stop! It remember me when I had started