I hope this helps any of you preparing for college auditions, competitions, multiple performances, etc. I wish all of you preparing for such events all the best! Have a great week of practicing :)
Mr Josh would you make a video about reducing soreness on forearm when playing difficult pieces such as the " Winterwind etude" . Because of the soreness,I cant really practice the pieces smoothly
Jun Cheng Chew check out all of my videos about reducing tension, including the two “Free Hands” videos I’ve posted. Reducing tension should be the main objective to overcome that. Also, realize that stamina is built up over time. I remember my arm always getting tired after playing that piece, but it shouldn’t be sore for longer than about 30 seconds if you’re using the right techniques
Great tips and perspective. I recently interviewed a former Berklee prof and Julliard Grad on our podcast and learned about how important, "studio" is, especially in the classical space.
LOGAN SKELTON! I played his 1993 Suite for Piano for my Master’s recital at the University of Nebraska back in 2002. That Burlesque at the end was deadly intense!
Volen Ivanov Because each school had different repertoire requirements, there was quite a bit of repertoire. It’s been so long (about 7 years I think) but off the top of my head I remember Bach P+F in GM Book 2, Mozart Sonata in F Major K332, Beethoven Tempest Sonata, Samuel Barber Sonata, Chopin Ballade No.1...I think there was more but I’m not remembering :)
This was so helpful, thank you!! Do you have any advice on finding and identifying teachers? I’m an international student and so lost about where & how to start identifying teachers :(
Josh what course did you do at school and for those who plan on becoming professional classical pianist who plays in many competitions what course would you advise them to do
I know it's crazy.. But I just started learning again at 27, but I only went to a piano preschool and I'm really determined to get into music school in a few years. The thing is, I already have a bachelor's degree and I'm currently doing a second. Would it be better to do a bachelor's in music or to go directly to grad school? I don't want to skip things in my learning.. And really I don't care how long it takes to get to music school, but I'm just worried I'm being unrealistic.
Ben Collins it all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. If you’re just wanting to become a better player as a hobby, I think private lessons would suffice. You could even supplement some theory lessons/classes. If yourself wanting to go into music, then grad school would be a better choice than just studying privately because it would be a more comprehensive education and would also put you in a more intense environment for growth
Hi Dr. Wright, I enjoy piano so much that I have been in piano concerts that my teachers studio provides, I have entertained senior citizens at a home facility. I like performing, I will be playing at the fox hills valley conference on grand piano in 1 month.
So I have to do a video submission because of COVID and they want me to play all major and minor scales 4 octave and all arpeggios 4 octave, but I’m not sure how to go about this, they want me to start on E major and go from there but I thought it would make more sense to start on C major, I’m just really confused as to how I should go about this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hello Josh, what do you think about unconventional undergraduate applicant such as working adult auditioning for a bachelor degree in piano performance?
I think the video is not about preparation but plaining, anyway very good. Maybe you would like to speak about artistical freedom and juries? Trying to please vs being authentic
I love the new paganini etude #6 video intro
S S Thanks so much!
I hope this helps any of you preparing for college auditions, competitions, multiple performances, etc. I wish all of you preparing for such events all the best! Have a great week of practicing :)
Mr Josh would you make a video about reducing soreness on forearm when playing difficult pieces such as the " Winterwind etude" . Because of the soreness,I cant really practice the pieces smoothly
Jun Cheng Chew check out all of my videos about reducing tension, including the two “Free Hands” videos I’ve posted. Reducing tension should be the main objective to overcome that. Also, realize that stamina is built up over time. I remember my arm always getting tired after playing that piece, but it shouldn’t be sore for longer than about 30 seconds if you’re using the right techniques
Josh Wright thank youu, I appreciate this.
Great tips and perspective. I recently interviewed a former Berklee prof and Julliard Grad on our podcast and learned about how important, "studio" is, especially in the classical space.
Great advice! As always, thanks for your insight which can be applied to other majors too.
Christine Jung anytime Christine! I wish you all the best in your studies!
I wish had this when I was getting my degree at SFSU. I’ll definitely try that when I apply for graduate school.
Thanks Mali. I wish you all the best in your grad school auditions!
Josh is a heck' of a man.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻Brilliant 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Arti Suryavanshi thank you for all of your support Arti. I truly appreciate it
I must admit. I don't play the piano well, but I find a lot of your content is transferrable to any instrument so thanks!
LOGAN SKELTON! I played his 1993 Suite for Piano for my Master’s recital at the University of Nebraska back in 2002. That Burlesque at the end was deadly intense!
thanks! i was actually just trying to find info on this! :)
Awesome! So glad you found it. I hope it helped.
Great advice!
So helpful! Thank you!
Just out of curiosity what pieces did you play at the auditions?
Volen Ivanov Because each school had different repertoire requirements, there was quite a bit of repertoire. It’s been so long (about 7 years I think) but off the top of my head I remember Bach P+F in GM Book 2, Mozart Sonata in F Major K332, Beethoven Tempest Sonata, Samuel Barber Sonata, Chopin Ballade No.1...I think there was more but I’m not remembering :)
@@joshwrightpiano Josh what course did you do
This is really insightful!
TheGreenPianist thanks, as always, for your friendship and support!
Thank you so much josh!!!
By the way nice intro
GUYS UNDER THE CITY thank you so much for your kindness
Just i what i need😊
Ruuzono Terhuja glad you found it. Have a great week!
This was so helpful, thank you!! Do you have any advice on finding and identifying teachers? I’m an international student and so lost about where & how to start identifying teachers :(
Wow nice sir
Cool new intro!
Josh what course did you do at school and for those who plan on becoming professional classical pianist who plays in many competitions what course would you advise them to do
I know it's crazy.. But I just started learning again at 27, but I only went to a piano preschool and I'm really determined to get into music school in a few years. The thing is, I already have a bachelor's degree and I'm currently doing a second. Would it be better to do a bachelor's in music or to go directly to grad school? I don't want to skip things in my learning.. And really I don't care how long it takes to get to music school, but I'm just worried I'm being unrealistic.
Would that Julliard teacher you wanted to study with happen to be Emmanuel Ax?
Whats the piece in the intro:)?
Liszt Paganini etude 6
S S thank youuuuuu
GUYS UNDER THE CITY - the more I hear it, the more I am now convinced it is from the first segment of La Campanella. What do you think?
S S i was actually so shocked when u said Paganini 6 , im like this is not from paganini 6 yet it is . And yes it does sound like la camepenwlla
GUYS UNDER THE CITY If its Liszt, it’s beautiful.
Is private lessons or grad school effective?
Ben Collins it all depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. If you’re just wanting to become a better player as a hobby, I think private lessons would suffice. You could even supplement some theory lessons/classes. If yourself wanting to go into music, then grad school would be a better choice than just studying privately because it would be a more comprehensive education and would also put you in a more intense environment for growth
Hi Dr. Wright, I enjoy piano so much that I have been in piano concerts that my teachers studio provides, I have entertained senior citizens at a home facility. I like performing, I will be playing at the fox hills valley conference on grand piano in 1 month.
So I have to do a video submission because of COVID and they want me to play all major and minor scales 4 octave and all arpeggios 4 octave, but I’m not sure how to go about this, they want me to start on E major and go from there but I thought it would make more sense to start on C major, I’m just really confused as to how I should go about this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
would beethovens 17th sonata be a good piece to perform at auditions?????
Hello Josh, what do you think about unconventional undergraduate applicant such as working adult auditioning for a bachelor degree in piano performance?
I think the video is not about preparation but plaining, anyway very good. Maybe you would like to speak about artistical freedom and juries? Trying to please vs being authentic
Emanuel Magalhães Fróes thanks Emanuel. I think you summed it up in your comment - always try to be authentic! I hope you’re having a nice week
Josh Wright thanks! idem