My pleasure! :)) I'm happy you enjoyed this video!

That’s true!!!!! Words of wisdom!!!!! Congrats!!!

I'm really happy to hear that this tutorial was helpful! :) I will mention a very important thing, though: in another comment, you wrote that you only started to learn piano a couple of weeks ago - and yet, you play Alberti patterns??? This is WAY too soon, and it's no wonder that you struggle with them. You're probably currently following the unprofessional old-school '5-finger' approach - where 5-finger patterns are played straight away, legato. This is a shortcut to tension, finger-only playing and LOTS of bad technical/expressive habits. If you want to learn why that is, and what to do instead - you can follow my step-by-step Video Course for Beginners (find a detailed description of this Course in our FAQs [www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs], answer No. 17). Good luck! ;)

@@pianocareer Oh yes, my comment on your correct key attack video, To be more accurate, The alberti pattern began in my 7th lesson (week 7). Of course I didnt push myself to complete the lesson within 7 days, I gave myself more time when I needed it. But now that I think of it, the online teacher I found and his beginner's guide started right away with five finger(Left Hand/Right Hand/Both) exercises or Legato. I will have a look at the FAQs link provided. Thanks for looking after me. Much appreciated!

You're very welcome! :) Yep, what you're describing is the typical '5-finger-pattern' scenario - outdated, very harmful, and sadly still widespread :(. Many professional teachers nowadays are actually 'on a mission' to prevent this method from spreading any further, and to counteract its past damages - but it's a very slow journey LOL. We're not giving up! :)))

Same here😃

Thank you, Joshua! Indeed, the same fundamental principles can be applied to learning any art, craft or skill :).

Thank you so much for your appreciation - and for sharing your experience! :)))

Thank you so much, Nick! :)))

Thank you! 🥰

Thank you so so much, Abed! By the way, I teach online since 2012 - via my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com. You are welcome to join our community anytime! If you would like to learn more about this program (how it works, what is included in the membership etc.) - you can take a look at our detailed FAQ page (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). And a little tip: when we feel stuck, technique is not always to blame. More often than not, if the artistic concept of the piece and our expressive tasks are clear, the technical execution falls into place much easier. I have an older tutorial on this topic (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZaWebl436iqoZc.html). Good luck and enjoy your practice! ;)

Thank you so much, David! ;) Spot on about JOY: the road to mastery is indeed a long one (and there's no final destination), but if every step of the way is taken from a place of love and joy - then we always harvest fulfillment and success! ;) We're looking forward to welcoming you to our community! :))

Hi Julie! Thank you so much for your comment - and for sharing your experience! I'm really happy that you enjoyed this video! :)))

Thank you so much for your appreciation! I'm really happy that this video is helpful! :))

I will also do the same. Keep coming back to it. Whenever i need it

You're quite right, bro! There's only one thing that can be as tempting as piano - hot girls like this one)))

You're so welcome! 🥰

Thank you so much for your appreciation, Sebastiani - it means a lot to me! :)))

I'm really happy you enjoyed this video! Thank you for your comment! ;)

My pleasure! Enjoy your practice! ;)

Thank you! That was indeed my intention :).

Thank you very much, Renata! :)

Thank you, Tsi! Good luck and enjoy every step of the way! ;)

My pleasure, Nessie! I'm happy that this video was helpful for you! :)))

You're very welcome, Luca! ;)

My pleasure, Charles! ;) By the way, you can also take a look at the answer I just wrote to the comment below :). Have a very enjoyable and fulfilling practice in 2017!!! :)))

Wonderful saying, Patrick - thank you for sharing it! ;) I'm really happy you enjoyed this video!

Your welcome. I really enjoy your lectures. They are practical and I think that everyone could benefit listening to your presentations. I always thought the Russian School of playing and performance was the best. I was taught that during my student years and I teach my students the same. My transfer students tell me the way they played before always caused problems with back strain (the way they sat on their seat) and of course their hand position (collapsing arch, elbows too high and swinging out when they played a scale). This is quickly remedied and when they come in for their next lesson, they tell me how much easier it is to play and how enjoyable it is to practice. Thank you.

This is definitely the most 'unusual' compliment I have ever received! haha

@@pianocareer he's got a point

@@juilietpritchard6560 If he does, then he simply didn't search enough :). In any field there is always more chaff than wheat. That's just how the world is - because it takes A LOT of work to become very good at something (AND be able to teach it well). So instead of name-calling those teachers who 'are not there yet', we have to simply keep looking for those that can actually help us. My own teachers, for example, were absolutely brilliant - knowledgeable, inspiring, wise, and also very clear-minded. However, I had to put in some serious effort in order to be accepted in their class :).

@@pianocareer yes ok good point

@@pianocareer I speak as someone who thinks she is definitely on the spectrum. I shud add

Glad it was helpful! :)

You are so welcome! :)))

Yes, absolutely! :)

Thank you, Anastasia! Happy New Year! :)))

Hi Alan! This is entirely normal :). My own determination is tested every day - however, because I am aware of the bigger picture, I simply keep going. So take it one step at a time - and take little steps every day. In time, they will cover impressive distances!!! :)))

You're very welcome! I'm really happy this video was helpful! :))

Thank you! ;)

Thank you! :) What you experienced is called the 'spiral of progress': very often, after a lot of searching, we seem to return to the starting point. However, because of all the knowledge we gained in the process, we actually ascend to a new loop of the 'spiral' :).

You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! :)))

Hi Lucas! Yes, this is a normal phenomenon - which I cover in detail in my video tutorial entitled 'When to Take a Break in Your Practice' (available in the Members Area of PianoCareerAcademy.com) :).

The late blind pianist, Lenny Tristano, emphasized the importance of mentally practicing any instrument while being away from the instrument. Being sightless, he naturally encouraged his students to sit quietly and visualize the fingering and to sing the intervals. This develops the inner ear and cements the synapses. I'm not saying it's easy, but it is key to developing improvisation skill.

My pleasure! Thank you for your appreciation! :))

Thank you! :)

Thank you so much! I'm happy this video was helpful! :)

Thank you! Well said! ;)

You are very welcome - and stay positive! :)

Thank you, Richard! Indeed, many of my ideas are inspired from the ancient Eastern philosophy - which I think is particularly needed nowadays, for balancing our hurried and impatient approach to life and art :).

I'm so happy that this video is helpful! 🥰 Of course, my plan is to keep this channel alive (with all its videos) for as long as KZfaq exists! 😊

Thank you so much! ;)

You're very welcome, Ferran - and Happy New Year!!! :)

I'm happy to hear that this video was helpful! Enjoy your practice! ;)

You're very welcome, Charles! ;)

Thank you! :))

Thank you, Lucas! ;)

Thank you so much, Alan! ;)

You're very welcome! ;)

It is much about morale and discipline. Lack of determination will make you more prone to giving up. All should have some struggles during their lives. The nice times is much more nice when you have had some bad times. It is like, there can be no loud with no silence. And there can be no happiness without sadness. And this is applicable to most things in life.

Hi Sean! What you mentioned about playing better after taking a break is entirely normal too. I actually have a detailed video tutorial on this topic, where I explain why we need occasional breaks, how often we should take them, and what happens in our brain when we do. That video is available on PianoCareerAcademy.com :).

Thank you so much! :)))

You are very welcome, Lia! I'm happy that this video was helpful! :)

Thank you, Aziz! ;)

Thank you! ;)

Happy to help! Enjoy your practice! :)

Thank you, John! ;)

I'm waiting for your next lesson ( Etude Revolutionary ). Hope you have a good day my lady :)

Spot on! There are indeed so many things we know, but simply forget sometimes (especially when things get tough), and therefore need to be reminded of. It happens to me all the time! haha I'm really happy you enjoyed this video! ;)

Thank you, Will! ;)

You are so welcome! :)

You're very welcome, Pablo! Thank you for your comment! ;)

My pleasure! By the way, learning advanced pieces by ear is not a good idea: you will see much faster progress if you practice a piece correctly, by reading it from the score and following all those steps I describe in most of my tutorials. Perseverance is of course magical - but it works much better if it is combined with correct practice :).

Oh tnx for advice :) i will practice with notes and with correct video tutorials

You're very welcome! :))

Thank you, John - and welcome to our community! I hope you will have a very enjoyable, inspired and productive learning experience on our site! :))

How have you been getting on? I've not started yet.

Hi Peter! This is entirely normal, and it happens to all of us :). When we play in front of others, our entire 'brain chemistry' changes (because we feel more self-conscious, we are afraid to fail etc.). I call this a 'shift of mental/emotional perspective' in my tutorials (I actually have several detailed ones on this topic - available on PianoCareerAcademy.com). Because of this 'shift', we perceive everything differently, our sensations change, additional tension appears - and we experience big quality loses as a result. The full solution will not fit into a short comment - but here are a few pointers: 1. VERY good preparation! I call this the 300-200-100% principle. You need to have a 300% level of preparedness when you practice alone: this way you will retain 200% when you play for your teacher; and 100% when you play on stage (which is more difficult). These numbers are obviously relative - but you understand the concept :). 2. Never simply play a piece through when you practice. Use the 'magnifying glass' method instead (which I describe in other tutorials). By playing a piece through (even if we do it slowly), we reinforce mechanical playing (we are not fully aware of everything we do - relying instead on muscle memory and reflexes). When we play in front of others, the 'autopilot' usually stops working - and we feel lost (making mistakes, forgetting the text etc.). Proper analysis and mindful practice will prevent that. 3. You need to practice your performing skills. Nobody is born an accomplished performer. To become better at it, we have to do it as often as possible. It's like public speaking - when we do it often, we feel less nervous, we experience less 'brain freeze' - and our delivery is more fluent and relaxed. Start by recording yourself - even the camera will make you experience the 'mental shift' at first. When you get good at that, start playing for your family. Once you feel comfortable - play for your friends. Then you will feel relaxed in front of your teacher. The next step - public performances! ;) Good luck and enjoy every step of the way! :))

PianoCareer Dear Ilinca! Thank you for the fast and kind reply and all of the good advices!! Very kind of you!

I get this badly.....one way I find helps is to play it normally to the third bar and if there were errors ...then start again .. and if u play poorly again....the n repeat from first bar again.. ..by this time u will b back into the right place ...your focus will now b on the keyboard....just accept that this will happen each time probably.. ...and that it's just part of how u r made....and that being that person is still who u want to be....

I think it happens much more for certain types of personalities..

Hi Gurpreet! I am happy to hear that this video was helpful! Yes, we all experience plateaus and 'dips' from time to time - the important thing is to keep moving forward :).

I'm really happy to hear that, Han! ;)

Thank you, Maria! ;)

Enjoy every step of the way! ;)

You are very welcome! :)

You're very welcome! :)

You're very welcome! I'm happy you found it useful! :)

Absolutely! ;) Cheers!

You're very welcome! ;)

Thank you, Dan! ;)

Thank you so much! ;)

Thank you, Bruno! Indeed, mastering an instrument can get lonely (which I learned the hard way when I was studying) - that's why it's so important to BALANCE our practice, and to make sure that all the aspects of our life are in harmony (as I explain in many of my tutorials, for example this free article on PianoCareer.com: www.pianocareer.com/holistic-piano-playing/reaching-harmony/). I hope you enjoy it! ;)

I'm happy to hear that! :))

I'm really happy to hear that! Enjoy your practice! ;)

Thank you, Akhil! ;)

Thank you, Luis! ;)

You're very welcome! Thank you so much for your appreciation! :)))

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I'm happy you enjoyed this video! ;)

You're very welcome! ;)

You're very welcome! I'm happy this video was helpful! ;)

Yes, this is a great method!

You're very welcome! Thank you so much for your appreciation! :)))

Thank you, Ron! ;)

really , thank you , i love how you worded it and presented i mean perfect ,so thank you i appreciate .

My pleasure! I'm happy you enjoyed this video! :))

Thank you! ;)

You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! ;)

It's totally okay, you didn't practice 2 days but you still improved by your sleep