Perfect , I am a piano player but I also watch these videos. These are treasures for us. I wish there was a channel who can teach us in piano as you did for violin. Thank you kevin!
Even though I am not much of a piano player, The Romantic School of Music has taught piano in the past, and I know that a lot of the philosophies are the same as Paganini's (you probably know that one of his greatest fans was Franz Listz, who gave the eulogy at Paganini's funeral) and I did inherit some of those books as well. Maybe someday!
I love that your videos make geography not a boundary, nor any class distinction. It's truly enchanting to live in a world filled of wonder and magic, beauty and art. Unfortunately the corrupted, and they know who they are, they lavish in their negativity, albeit duped by pinings of consumerism. Nevertheless, we are still here enjoying, somewhat to a slightly lesser rich degree than I'd perhaps choose given resources for that, the treasures of the past, yet, and I know you're just a violin maker, as we are all meagre people. We must, I feel now, direct efforts to the protection of the preservation of this heritage the more we learn, and I hope I'm not being to presumptuous in saying that we are learning a lot of incredible things. In my view there, as you've rightly said, so many who are taught to be frustrated, and that's where I believe is the key. In modern parlance it has somewhat been known to be called "Cultural Marxism" of the Frankfurt School, driven from the earlier, and more sought after, "Freudo-Marxism". The reason for the Cultural Marxist movement to eat away at these kinds of heritage go beyond what I can write here, but the goal is the Freudo-Marxism and that was encapsulated in the book 'Dialectical and Historical Materialism' by Joseph Stalin, 1938. Well, there you go, the enemy all neatly tied in a bow, have at :)
Have you read this book yourself? 'Dialectical and Historical Materialism' by Joseph Stalin ... Do you really think that it influenced the worldview of people? Do you know that during the life of Stalin, there were violinists in the USSR, whose skill was incredible!
@@user-wx4cy6yw3f Of course I've read it, have you? During the reign of Stalin how many tens of millions died... 26 million in Russia and 16 million in Ukraine... 60 million in China... You think Stalin was a great proponent of the violin? You know all of Putin's government administration of former KGB? They have had a drive, brainwashing campaign, to make Russians think Stalin was 'nice'!
@@flamencotimes6339 I live in the former USSR and believe me, very few people read this book. Despite the love of reading, I did not read it. He was a tyrant Like many rulers. And his influence was great. I do not make him cute, but blaming one person for the fall of art seems silly to me. Despite the fact that during his reign there was a flowering of violin music. It was Stalin who gave the order to win the Paganini competition - this happened with Leonid Kogan in 1951. Millions perished in the camps, but tens of millions perished in World War II, due to the directional policies of other countries. What can then be called global genocide? So, it’s not so simple here ... even in the 21st century, we have not left the wars, and human life is a bargaining chip in the games of politicians.
@@user-wx4cy6yw3f The rumour in the West is that it's not so much the former USSR as a Perestroika Deception version, as from the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the USSR/Glasnost, then the same villains came to the West and like right now, Covid-19. I'm not blaming Stalin, I believe he was nothing more than a Trump, Xi, Johnson or Putin, just the mouthpiece of the hidden politburo. In relation to the promotion of the violin, can we say he also promoted death? Remember it was the policy of the USSR, under SMERSH, СМЕРШ, to obliterate all opposition. Indeed Stalin's famous quote is "In order to lead the opposition, become the opposition", which is the birth of the modern day false flag. Stalin was a henchman and the evidence is published already in the public domain that he was springing an attack on the West, so to call defending against Bolshevism policy that could be shared with Stalin, and the politburo mafia, is a moot point. Bolshevism killed the Romanov children in cold blood, that is the measure of their cold heartedness, and something we see now in the West promoted by the new West politburo, in Brooklyn NYC. I love Russia and I love her heritage, but Bolshevism, Menshavism, Communism... to me, and to many in the West that's not Russian, it's Marxist Leninist, aka Trotskyism. As my friends say, you can make something popular, but what of the calibre, or quality? Could even the politburo contain the brilliance of creativity of the violinists? We don't have so much exposure to Soviet style violin here, as during the Cold War it was forbidden for Westerners to go to the Eastern Bloc countries without special permissions granted by official sources for government business. I mean, was Stalin responsible for the Katyn Forest massacre and had Russia into a gulag. What about the June 26th employment laws, so terrible. I wil never blame Russians for this, I love Russian people and their culture, we even have our own version of borsh here :) I don't know if Stalin promoted anything Stalinist per se that was positive culturally, like you say the violin, but maybe it replaced religious practice?
@@flamencotimes6339 You are a great philosopher. I can’t talk at the same high level! Probably it should be a personal conversation. Despite all the troubles, the fact that my relatives suffered from the cruel "Stalin decrees" in terms of the economy of the USSR was at a high level. Many would now like to return Stalin and send all the politicians to the camps ... My grandfather was provided with work, an apartment, cheap food. Hospitals and kindergartens were built. During the collapse of the USSR, I am witnessing the closure of hospitals, kindergartens, communications, and very few new ones are being built. In general, I am not much interested in including compatible politics; I won’t watch TV. I am learning to play the violin for the 2nd year - wow how difficult it is! Used to play acoustic guitar - now it gathers dust in the corner :)
I am working on it! Though, I was also recently reminded of a prior commitment that I made to make a video about bending extremely deep-flamed-ribs like on the Tangled violin and it will be coming first (within a couple days). Sorry for the extra wait. But, keep practicing! There is so much wonderful music!
@@kevinleeluthier Take your time, your 'next videos' will always be awaited with great anticipation, lol. Dare I ask if you will ever teach some simple pieces for the students here to apply, with your guidance, some of what we're learning. For example, in my case, and I'm sure I'm far from alone on this channel, I haven't the knowledge of violin music to approach it in a style and manner that can help me build a small repertoire in the correct way. This is my dream, to be able to play some fine simple pieces correctly, and perhaps with a touch of flair . Thanks for all your efforts regardless. With best wishes and warm regards from England.
Making the displays for the Sears Art Gallery for my themed violins has taken a lot of my time, but I am in the middle of scripting the video right now.
I literally did alot of excercises simmilar to what he has been saying, and the finger to thumb excercise in the last video and I became ambidextrous and developed 'Manual Simultaneous Handwriting', it has something to do with balancing hemisphere dominance of the brain.
@@hoodiehoodie5328 I just started doing them, I would touch my right thumb to my right pinky while I touch my left thumb to the left index, so opposite, and than my right thumb to my right ring finger while tapping my left thumb to my left middle finger and so on and and keep tapping the thumb to the finger on both hands reverse of each other and than I found patterns to do opposite and I did it habitually and all the time. I learned to write Hebrew at the same time and it is written right to left, when I used to english which is opposite I also made a sort of art where I would write mirrored words so it would be like Siht sıɥʇ And... I just started doing them, I would touch my right thumb to my right pinky while I touch my left thumb to the left index, so opposite, and than my right thumb to my right ring finger while tapping my left thumb to my left middle finger and so on and and keep tapping the thumb to the finger on both hands reverse of each other and than I found patterns to do opposite and I did it habitually and all the time. I learned to write Hebrew at the same time and it is written right to left, when I used to english which is opposite I also made a sort of art where I would write mirrored words so it would be like THIS THIS but the bottom is upside down and connected to where the Ts would be connected like an elongated sideways H...and... TT HH II SS But right side would be flipped so like bd oo TT YY AA MM WW for instance connect an M and W, one over the other to where it looks like the D rune in the Elder Futhark (Dagaz). So Ii would mirror everything and do it in reverse. I would also try drawing shapes like squares and triangles with both hands. And I would do reflective drawings. write sdrawkcab and then read a whole page sdrawkcab. And say words backwords and find (by thinking) words like 'Eat tea' and 'ET' hat are the same forwards and back. To add backwords words in my songs.....
@@hoodiehoodie5328 So I just kept doing all sorts of things forwards and back, including speaking, including writing backwards and flipped with each hand at a time, doing things with my less dominant hand and then both, but they would be mirrored opposite, so like 12345678987654321 98765432123456789 Just whatever I could. I also took Kali Eskrima which requires two handed stick work. And played piano Than eventually snapped and I could write with both hands at the same time, even both hand writing opposite of eachother or flipped, and I could speak backwards and for some reason got really good at 3D persepctive and 3D opitical illusion drawings. I would also draw Yantras at an angle the 3 triangles lined up with the other 3 triangles in a way that made them 3D perspective in the two different directions. Than I noticed a five pointed star with a pentagon connected to it is a 3D perspective I was also kind of loosing my mind at that time period Oh yeah, I would trace out triangles and stars and circle and squares with my finger and hand (see Lesser Banishing Ritual Of The Pentagram, like that) with both hand, but opposite and reverse directions at the same time. Do everything you normal do opposite and reverse and/or with both hands. I would even reverse guitar riffs or small lead guitar parts, as an excercize. It was harder at first
@@whatabouttheearth WOW I'm impressed!! I would've never thought to use some of these techniques. But thank you so much for this. I think it'll help a lot
While everyone dreams of having an audio recording of, or better yet, music video of Paganini, we must rely upon his reputation: He could double the usual ticket cost and still sell out concert halls across Europe. He is considered by many, the world's first "rock star." Even though traditionally, concert violin music was for royalty and the elite, maids, teachers, and garbage collectors gladly paid two months wages, just to hear him play. The music he wrote was FAR beyond anything ever written technically, and in many ways, emotionally, and witnesses claim that he performed all of it beyond what anyone ever could during or after his lifetime. One of the harshest critics in the world (from New York), who tore him apart and called him a charlatan and a joke, after he actually heard Paganini play, sold everything he owned, stayed in Europe, and followed Paganini for the rest of his life. The greatest piano player in the world, Franz Liszt, claimed that Paganini was the greatest musician who ever lived, or possibly "who could ever live, " almost worshiped him, and gave the eulogy at Paganini's funeral. I could go on for hours, but hopefully this suffices for now. :) And yes, there were also negative reviews, but aren't there always?
Somebody needs to do videos on excercises for when you're an old fart w/ stiff joints. My playing is awful these days due to this. By left wrist is giving me fits...🤨
As you know, Paganini had a great sense of humor, and for sure he was joking about the “quick method” of learning! You yourself as a violinist, you understand that mastery comes over the years, decades ... And Sivori about the Paganini teacher spoke not in the best way - in terms of teaching. In this regard, Jascha Heifetz is an interesting genius violinist, but what did his students say about his lessons? You probably know that!
Please let me add that I was able to get back to the highest level because I was there once before the accident. Were you ever able to play the Paganini Caprices? I had to switch to a slightly smaller violin, but was determined to come back. But you have to know truly how to invent exercises/practice to previously have been able to play. Meaning, being able to play it not just talk. Please put your money where your mouth is and play a Paganini Caprice.
After posting these videos and bringing The Romantic School of Music more into the light, I get this question a lot, and I suppose that it's time I offered at least an EXTREMELY abbreviated answer until I can do it justice: While full time enrollment at The Romantic School of Music has traditionally been by invitation only and reserved for dedicated musicians practicing 5+ hours/day, I have decided to be a little more flexible than previous directors. Lessons are $400/hr. and vary with the needs of the student. There are "one time" and "short term" lessons available also ( usually to those those who purchase my instruments, yet pretty much open to anyone looking for a "fulfilling emotional roller coaster" of unique experiences to further your attitude, skill-set and career). These lessons are $400/hr, plus expenses, have a 2 hour minimum, and depending upon the "options and expenses" the total cost can be substantial. "Students" are sometimes required to sign waivers of liability, etc.. I won't even try to explain this here. I also offer lectures and presentations for all levels of education, including universities and elite organizations. The price is determined by travel costs, expenses, etc.. If you, or others, are interested, please visit www.kevinleeluthier.com click on "contact information" and the email is shown in a photograph at the top of the page. Type in "Lessons and Appearances" as the title in your email. If none of this matches your needs or means (some of the private lessons at the RSOM really are quite outlandish), my videos are free and there are many more to come, including some of these private lessons. Also, some people find "that certain something" that they are looking for in one of my books/novels and it can save a lot of money. --On the other hand, some people have read my books and then spend a substantial amount of money because they wish to live it for themselves. :)
@@kevinleeluthier And we appreciate them greatly, even more than the hourly rate I'm sure, which is an unfortunate of modern day economics, but hey ho communism will be capitalism :) You should be a nationalised industry, heck the DTCC turns over $1.85 Quadrillion every year, I don't know how they get away with not making elite education the norm. At least if not the norm per se, but definitely a more balanced lever of higher consciousness within the education and entertainment systems, no to mention the political ones. But, heck, what do I know :)
I just looked at the reply. I had an accident rendering my left hand dead. This is why I became a teacher. I am Juilliard trained and was totally depressed when not able to play anymore. But, I retrained my new bad left hand. I am able to play anything professionally. Your exercises/secrets are okay but nothing special. I can say this because I do not accept my excuses and handicaps. You are not trained enough to truly understand how to teach. I love your drama and expression. But you never get to the point. Your promises have no backing or ability. I can walk my talk. I sympathize with your physical challenges. But, you talk too much. You need to have the exercises written out and systematically organized. Students of all ages will not be helped by this ranting. Schradieck, Sevcik, Kreutzer, Carl Flesch, Gavinniese, Dunis,Fiorillo, even Mazas, Don’t, Hrimaly, Hohmann, etc. This is what is behind all of the most famous violinists. Watch the “Art Of The Violin” narrated by Itztak Perlman, part one and 2. You will learn about real artists. Not amateur fiddle playing. I studied with Galamian and Delay. Your long winded talk does nothing.
I really love your insights and the way you present them to us. You color and style reveal a passion that is pure and rare. A true artist's soul.
Thank you. There is no question at all, that I am passionate.
So you're gay too?
what?@@Man_Cave
Hi Kevin, the previous exercise actually worked.Thank you so much for this series
Isolating each discipline to master them eadh in a simpler context is quite a good idea.
Perfect , I am a piano player but I also watch these videos. These are treasures for us.
I wish there was a channel who can teach us in piano as you did for violin.
Thank you kevin!
Even though I am not much of a piano player, The Romantic School of Music has taught piano in the past, and I know that a lot of the philosophies are the same as Paganini's (you probably know that one of his greatest fans was Franz Listz, who gave the eulogy at Paganini's funeral) and I did inherit some of those books as well. Maybe someday!
@@kevinleeluthier Perfect, I am as well a great fan of paganini and you!
I love that your videos make geography not a boundary, nor any class distinction. It's truly enchanting to live in a world filled of wonder and magic, beauty and art. Unfortunately the corrupted, and they know who they are, they lavish in their negativity, albeit duped by pinings of consumerism. Nevertheless, we are still here enjoying, somewhat to a slightly lesser rich degree than I'd perhaps choose given resources for that, the treasures of the past, yet, and I know you're just a violin maker, as we are all meagre people. We must, I feel now, direct efforts to the protection of the preservation of this heritage the more we learn, and I hope I'm not being to presumptuous in saying that we are learning a lot of incredible things. In my view there, as you've rightly said, so many who are taught to be frustrated, and that's where I believe is the key. In modern parlance it has somewhat been known to be called "Cultural Marxism" of the Frankfurt School, driven from the earlier, and more sought after, "Freudo-Marxism". The reason for the Cultural Marxist movement to eat away at these kinds of heritage go beyond what I can write here, but the goal is the Freudo-Marxism and that was encapsulated in the book 'Dialectical and Historical Materialism' by Joseph Stalin, 1938. Well, there you go, the enemy all neatly tied in a bow, have at :)
Have you read this book yourself?
'Dialectical and Historical Materialism' by Joseph Stalin ...
Do you really think that it influenced the worldview of people? Do you know that during the life of Stalin, there were violinists in the USSR, whose skill was incredible!
@@user-wx4cy6yw3f Of course I've read it, have you? During the reign of Stalin how many tens of millions died... 26 million in Russia and 16 million in Ukraine... 60 million in China... You think Stalin was a great proponent of the violin? You know all of Putin's government administration of former KGB? They have had a drive, brainwashing campaign, to make Russians think Stalin was 'nice'!
@@flamencotimes6339 I live in the former USSR and believe me, very few people read this book. Despite the love of reading, I did not read it. He was a tyrant Like many rulers. And his influence was great. I do not make him cute, but blaming one person for the fall of art seems silly to me. Despite the fact that during his reign there was a flowering of violin music. It was Stalin who gave the order to win the Paganini competition - this happened with Leonid Kogan in 1951. Millions perished in the camps, but tens of millions perished in World War II, due to the directional policies of other countries. What can then be called global genocide? So, it’s not so simple here ... even in the 21st century, we have not left the wars, and human life is a bargaining chip in the games of politicians.
@@user-wx4cy6yw3f The rumour in the West is that it's not so much the former USSR as a Perestroika Deception version, as from the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the USSR/Glasnost, then the same villains came to the West and like right now, Covid-19. I'm not blaming Stalin, I believe he was nothing more than a Trump, Xi, Johnson or Putin, just the mouthpiece of the hidden politburo. In relation to the promotion of the violin, can we say he also promoted death? Remember it was the policy of the USSR, under SMERSH, СМЕРШ, to obliterate all opposition. Indeed Stalin's famous quote is "In order to lead the opposition, become the opposition", which is the birth of the modern day false flag.
Stalin was a henchman and the evidence is published already in the public domain that he was springing an attack on the West, so to call defending against Bolshevism policy that could be shared with Stalin, and the politburo mafia, is a moot point. Bolshevism killed the Romanov children in cold blood, that is the measure of their cold heartedness, and something we see now in the West promoted by the new West politburo, in Brooklyn NYC. I love Russia and I love her heritage, but Bolshevism, Menshavism, Communism... to me, and to many in the West that's not Russian, it's Marxist Leninist, aka Trotskyism. As my friends say, you can make something popular, but what of the calibre, or quality? Could even the politburo contain the brilliance of creativity of the violinists? We don't have so much exposure to Soviet style violin here, as during the Cold War it was forbidden for Westerners to go to the Eastern Bloc countries without special permissions granted by official sources for government business.
I mean, was Stalin responsible for the Katyn Forest massacre and had Russia into a gulag. What about the June 26th employment laws, so terrible. I wil never blame Russians for this, I love Russian people and their culture, we even have our own version of borsh here :) I don't know if Stalin promoted anything Stalinist per se that was positive culturally, like you say the violin, but maybe it replaced religious practice?
@@flamencotimes6339 You are a great philosopher. I can’t talk at the same high level! Probably it should be a personal conversation. Despite all the troubles, the fact that my relatives suffered from the cruel "Stalin decrees" in terms of the economy of the USSR was at a high level. Many would now like to return Stalin and send all the politicians to the camps ... My grandfather was provided with work, an apartment, cheap food. Hospitals and kindergartens were built.
During the collapse of the USSR, I am witnessing the closure of hospitals, kindergartens, communications, and very few new ones are being built.
In general, I am not much interested in including compatible politics; I won’t watch TV. I am learning to play the violin for the 2nd year - wow how difficult it is!
Used to play acoustic guitar - now it gathers dust in the corner :)
Very good teaching
Thank you so much.
the art of learning increment's
I would say genius. I was going nuts trying to vibrato with my left hand, without my right hand bursting in to an involuntary staccato.
Thank you! Keep up the good work.
Waiting for Paganini’s secret #3/ intonation, hopefully soon , Thanks for the others they work!
I am working on it!
Though, I was also recently reminded of a prior commitment that I made to make a video about bending extremely deep-flamed-ribs like on the Tangled violin and it will be coming first (within a couple days). Sorry for the extra wait. But, keep practicing! There is so much wonderful music!
@@kevinleeluthier Take your time, your 'next videos' will always be awaited with great anticipation, lol. Dare I ask if you will ever teach some simple pieces for the students here to apply, with your guidance, some of what we're learning. For example, in my case, and I'm sure I'm far from alone on this channel, I haven't the knowledge of violin music to approach it in a style and manner that can help me build a small repertoire in the correct way. This is my dream, to be able to play some fine simple pieces correctly, and perhaps with a touch of flair . Thanks for all your efforts regardless. With best wishes and warm regards from England.
Making the displays for the Sears Art Gallery for my themed violins has taken a lot of my time, but I am in the middle of scripting the video right now.
@@flamencotimes6339 Thank you, and yes, yes, and yes, I hope to be doing this shortly.
@@kevinleeluthier Stupendous, awaiting in awe!! Have a great weekend.
Thanks for your return comment on intonation.I will pray for Gods timing on the matter.
Kevin Lee for President.
Thanks, but, the Director of The Romantic School of Music is more than enough for me!
I literally did alot of excercises simmilar to what he has been saying, and the finger to thumb excercise in the last video and I became ambidextrous and developed 'Manual Simultaneous Handwriting', it has something to do with balancing hemisphere dominance of the brain.
Hi, can you tell me what these exercises are, or link the videos you learnt them from?
@@hoodiehoodie5328
I just started doing them, I would touch my right thumb to my right pinky while I touch my left thumb to the left index, so opposite, and than my right thumb to my right ring finger while tapping my left thumb to my left middle finger and so on and and keep tapping the thumb to the finger on both hands reverse of each other and than I found patterns to do opposite and I did it habitually and all the time. I learned to write Hebrew at the same time and it is written right to left, when I used to english which is opposite
I also made a sort of art where I would write mirrored words so it would be like
Siht
sıɥʇ
And...
I just started doing them, I would touch my right thumb to my right pinky while I touch my left thumb to the left index, so opposite, and than my right thumb to my right ring finger while tapping my left thumb to my left middle finger and so on and and keep tapping the thumb to the finger on both hands reverse of each other and than I found patterns to do opposite and I did it habitually and all the time. I learned to write Hebrew at the same time and it is written right to left, when I used to english which is opposite
I also made a sort of art where I would write mirrored words so it would be like
THIS
THIS
but the bottom is upside down and connected to where the Ts would be connected like an elongated sideways H...and...
TT
HH
II
SS
But right side would be flipped so like
bd
oo
TT
YY
AA
MM
WW
for instance connect an M and W, one over the other to where it looks like the D rune in the Elder Futhark (Dagaz). So Ii would mirror everything and do it in reverse.
I would also try drawing shapes like squares and triangles with both hands.
And I would do reflective drawings.
write sdrawkcab and then read a whole page sdrawkcab.
And say words backwords and find (by thinking) words like 'Eat tea' and 'ET' hat are the same forwards and back. To add backwords words in my songs.....
@@hoodiehoodie5328
So I just kept doing all sorts of things forwards and back, including speaking, including writing backwards and flipped with each hand at a time, doing things with my less dominant hand and then both, but they would be mirrored opposite, so like
12345678987654321
98765432123456789
Just whatever I could. I also took Kali Eskrima which requires two handed stick work. And played piano
Than eventually snapped and I could write with both hands at the same time, even both hand writing opposite of eachother or flipped, and I could speak backwards and for some reason got really good at 3D persepctive and 3D opitical illusion drawings.
I would also draw Yantras at an angle the 3 triangles lined up with the other 3 triangles in a way that made them 3D perspective in the two different directions. Than I noticed a five pointed star with a pentagon connected to it is a 3D perspective
I was also kind of loosing my mind at that time period
Oh yeah, I would trace out triangles and stars and circle and squares with my finger and hand (see Lesser Banishing Ritual Of The Pentagram, like that) with both hand, but opposite and reverse directions at the same time.
Do everything you normal do opposite and reverse and/or with both hands. I would even reverse guitar riffs or small lead guitar parts, as an excercize. It was harder at first
@@whatabouttheearth WOW I'm impressed!! I would've never thought to use some of these techniques. But thank you so much for this. I think it'll help a lot
How do we know this Paganini Fellow was all that good..?
While everyone dreams of having an audio recording of, or better yet, music video of Paganini, we must rely upon his reputation:
He could double the usual ticket cost and still sell out concert halls across Europe. He is considered by many, the world's first "rock star."
Even though traditionally, concert violin music was for royalty and the elite, maids, teachers, and garbage collectors gladly paid two months wages, just to hear him play.
The music he wrote was FAR beyond anything ever written technically, and in many ways, emotionally, and witnesses claim that he performed all of it beyond what anyone ever could during or after his lifetime.
One of the harshest critics in the world (from New York), who tore him apart and called him a charlatan and a joke, after he actually heard Paganini play, sold everything he owned, stayed in Europe, and followed Paganini for the rest of his life.
The greatest piano player in the world, Franz Liszt, claimed that Paganini was the greatest musician who ever lived, or possibly "who could ever live, " almost worshiped him, and gave the eulogy at Paganini's funeral.
I could go on for hours, but hopefully this suffices for now. :)
And yes, there were also negative reviews, but aren't there always?
@@kevinleeluthier Thank you filling me in on him,Keep making your videos,we all love them..
Somebody needs to do videos on excercises for when you're an old fart w/ stiff joints. My playing is awful these days due to this. By left wrist is giving me fits...🤨
As you know, Paganini had a great sense of humor, and for sure he was joking about the “quick method” of learning! You yourself as a violinist, you understand that mastery comes over the years, decades ... And Sivori about the Paganini teacher spoke not in the best way - in terms of teaching. In this regard, Jascha Heifetz is an interesting genius violinist, but what did his students say about his lessons? You probably know that!
Please let me add that I was able to get back to the highest level because I was there once before the accident.
Were you ever able to play the Paganini Caprices? I had to switch to a slightly smaller violin, but was determined
to come back. But you have to know truly how to invent exercises/practice to previously have been able to play.
Meaning, being able to play it not just talk. Please put your money where your mouth is and play a Paganini Caprice.
Can I go to your school?
After posting these videos and bringing The Romantic School of Music more into the light, I get this question a lot, and I suppose that it's time I offered at least an EXTREMELY abbreviated answer until I can do it justice:
While full time enrollment at The Romantic School of Music has traditionally been by invitation only and reserved for dedicated musicians practicing 5+ hours/day, I have decided to be a little more flexible than previous directors. Lessons are $400/hr. and vary with the needs of the student.
There are "one time" and "short term" lessons available also ( usually to those those who purchase my instruments, yet pretty much open to anyone looking for a "fulfilling emotional roller coaster" of unique experiences to further your attitude, skill-set and career). These lessons are $400/hr, plus expenses, have a 2 hour minimum, and depending upon the "options and expenses" the total cost can be substantial. "Students" are sometimes required to sign waivers of liability, etc.. I won't even try to explain this here.
I also offer lectures and presentations for all levels of education, including universities and elite organizations. The price is determined by travel costs, expenses, etc..
If you, or others, are interested, please visit www.kevinleeluthier.com click on "contact information" and the email is shown in a photograph at the top of the page. Type in "Lessons and Appearances" as the title in your email.
If none of this matches your needs or means (some of the private lessons at the RSOM really are quite outlandish), my videos are free and there are many more to come, including some of these private lessons.
Also, some people find "that certain something" that they are looking for in one of my books/novels and it can save a lot of money. --On the other hand, some people have read my books and then spend a substantial amount of money because they wish to live it for themselves. :)
@@kevinleeluthier Unfortunately I live too far away.😢 But thank you.
And that is why I'm making these videos! :)
@@kevinleeluthier And we appreciate them greatly, even more than the hourly rate I'm sure, which is an unfortunate of modern day economics, but hey ho communism will be capitalism :) You should be a nationalised industry, heck the DTCC turns over $1.85 Quadrillion every year, I don't know how they get away with not making elite education the norm. At least if not the norm per se, but definitely a more balanced lever of higher consciousness within the education and entertainment systems, no to mention the political ones. But, heck, what do I know :)
$400! That is my 6 week salary, and i am not exaggerating, i live in a third world country. I am so thankful for making this content for free.
10:50 - never heard ..because he was quietly playing Guitar ;-)
A Charlatan❗️
I just looked at the reply. I had an accident rendering my left hand dead. This is why I became a teacher.
I am Juilliard trained and was totally depressed when not able to play anymore. But, I retrained my new bad
left hand. I am able to play anything professionally. Your exercises/secrets are okay but nothing special.
I can say this because I do not accept my excuses and handicaps. You are not trained enough to truly
understand how to teach. I love your drama and expression. But you never get to the point.
Your promises have no backing or ability. I can walk my talk. I sympathize with your physical challenges.
But, you talk too much. You need to have the exercises written out and systematically organized.
Students of all ages will not be helped by this ranting. Schradieck, Sevcik, Kreutzer, Carl Flesch, Gavinniese,
Dunis,Fiorillo, even Mazas, Don’t, Hrimaly, Hohmann, etc. This is what is behind all of the most famous violinists.
Watch the “Art Of The Violin” narrated by Itztak Perlman, part one and 2. You will learn about real artists.
Not amateur fiddle playing. I studied with Galamian and Delay. Your long winded talk does nothing.