This is truly amazing. Yes. We as musicians need to forget about the importance and trying to make it sound better for just a little moment and get into the space. That is so true. A lot of the time, we will think that what we are doing is good or not good. We are so busy in our minds we forget a I think a lot of the time to really get into the presents, and get into the space.
One of the best educational/technical videos I've seen on youtube about playing piano and music . This has so much precious information! Thank you so much.
I knew Kenny from many years ago when he was teaching at the New School,he was such an awesome guy,he was a great teacher and really funny. He was Brad Mehldau's teacher when he was there.
Good interviewer. Started watching a similar video with Kenny that popped up in my feed... it was so disjointed I couldn't keep watching it. So I scrolled down to see if there was anything better and found this video. Thank you for letting the man talk and knowing when to ask questions.
I cannot play when anyone watching or even if i hear someone come in the house. I am a great golfer at the range but cannot hit at course my best golfing where i was playing relaxed and confident. I am going to try this relaxed playing on piano and golf.
totally agree about lowering the sense of importance. I've known for years - I've performed for 25 years professionally, but if I build up the gig, I have to prepare yes but it's built up and feels more important and I'm apt to get nervous or worry. it's harder to focus on just the playing vs. thoughts, doubts, etc. And I knew by about age 12-15, just focus on the left hand - the right hand will do what it has to do, I'll just overthink otherwise. Sure wish I could have adopted and adapted that to other facets in my life haha. Thanks for this. x
I played my best once I was 30 years old, had a flu and 41 degrees celsius (105.8 fahrenheit) fever and it was 3-4 in the morning! no idea how I even managed to plug the guitar, but I did as I also recorded myself... so no hallucination! :P In fact, in those days I discovered Steve Vai, so I was dreaming playing "For the love of god", and technically learned it imagining myself playing it. Geez... I wish I had fever more often!! XD
Thanks for the lesson guys! absolutely awesome. I agree with Kenny in that "go-with-the-flow" attitude when you play. Is kinda magic see your finger playing and even more magic the sounds expressing your feelings. There have been a few classical composers that had that ability and the most known one is Mozart. His music is absolutely a picture perfect of his space in every sense. A true gem having Kenny and as always a great lesson from you guys. Thank you heaps!
Focusing on breathing is tough if you play a wind instrument, because you have to control your breathing more than if you’re playing piano. So, I like his tip about focusing on a spot on the wall.
But that makes it easier to focus on your breath. You actually need to focus on your breath to play. Speaking as a singer and a guitar player, when I sing, I can't stop focusing on my breath. When I'm playing guitar it's very easy to forget to breathe.
KENNY deseo estés muy bien Soy musico de MEXICO, perdón NO sé inglés, pero leí tu Libro MAESTRÍA SIN ESFUERZO ( en Español) y me a ayudado a entender y expresar mi musicalidad con más claridad, te agradesco tu forma de enseñar y tu forma de entender la música, veo (veo) tus videos y con lo que explicas en el Libro me doy idea de lo que explicas a tus alumnos, QUE POSIBILIDADES TENDRÁS PARA PONER SUBTÍTULOS EN ESPAÑOL, estaría yo y muchos que no entendemos el Inglés muy agradecidos, KENNY mil gracias gracias gracias, quiero entender más meditación 1 y meditación 2 GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS saludos fraternos y bendiciones
I think his glasses xD... Ever mentioned why blind people are able to play so well? They have no sight but they learn to "feel" with their ears... Like Art Tatum or Ray Charles. Sight gives one too much input that feeds the mind, closing them brings you much more quick in that space. Try playing with your eyes closed without judgement...
The message is important, but imagine the balance between intellectual and spiritual sides. I don't like to hear people's muscle memory. I like to hear their presence and beautiful mind. Not all minds always nagging.
I think it’s less about the breathing and more about the concept . The focus on something other than your mind. As he stated, it’s about getting in the space where your mind is “in the toboggan, not driving it”. At least that’s my interpretation
@@sumedhhhh I forgot I made this comment- I found out that it’s both. It’s an improv piece by Keith Jarret called final impromptu. So while he is improvising it, it’s based off of a recorded Keith Jarret improv 😂
@@hanskung3278 ...and/or agreeing with him. Like, "yeah, I had that thought too...". It's really poor interview technique. Hopefully the dude reads the comments and learns from it. We don't need your interjections every 5 words!! Otherwise, great vid.
Does "effortless" = "boring"... no pain no gain... no gain no sustain...no sustain= boring... I work hard to play badly and won't give it up just to be more boring. I bore myself enough with all the hard work effort and embarrassing performances I hide from the public I refuse to bore. Don't deny reality... Mastery is really hard work... You only MAKE IT LOOK EFFORTLESS... by faking it.
He is a spiritual guru disguised as a piano player. very insightful. thank you
Thank God the interviewer inputted his absolutely invaluable "yeah" at every miniscule pause or breath Mr. Werner took.
Really wish I didn't see this comment...
🤣🤣🤣 hear it as a composition
Yeah
I found the interviewer’s comments helpful.
Got about 2 minutes in before scrolling down for this comment. Thank you, kind sir.
This is truly amazing. Yes. We as musicians need to forget about the importance and trying to make it sound better for just a little moment and get into the space. That is so true. A lot of the time, we will think that what we are doing is good or not good. We are so busy in our minds we forget a I think a lot of the time to really get into the presents, and get into the space.
Kenny Werner is a G with those glasses on. Love this book.
One of the best educational/technical videos I've seen on youtube about playing piano and music
. This has so much precious information! Thank you so much.
pure genius, this man changed my life
What a amazing work. Thank you Kenny for your book, I’m really enjoying it. One of the best music and life lesson I’ve ever seen.
I knew Kenny from many years ago when he was teaching at the New School,he was such an awesome guy,he was a great teacher and really funny. He was Brad Mehldau's teacher when he was there.
This was a joy to watch. Kenny is one of the GOAT's!
Good interviewer. Started watching a similar video with Kenny that popped up in my feed... it was so disjointed I couldn't keep watching it. So I scrolled down to see if there was anything better and found this video. Thank you for letting the man talk and knowing when to ask questions.
I'm reading it right now and it should be a must read for every musician !
I cannot play when anyone watching or even if i hear someone come in the house. I am a great golfer at the range but cannot hit at course my best golfing where i was playing relaxed and confident. I am going to try this relaxed playing on piano and golf.
The book ,” inner game of golf” is worth checking out too mate ! Or the original also the inner game of tennis excellent book
Love the book Kenny. It's a great read and also great to re-read occasionally. Thanks for your work.
Yes. Just started to RE READ IT & RE CONNECT today !!!
@@rafaelgomez1989 Awesome man!!! Might be time for another review myself:)
totally agree about lowering the sense of importance. I've known for years - I've performed for 25 years professionally, but if I build up the gig, I have to prepare yes but it's built up and feels more important and I'm apt to get nervous or worry. it's harder to focus on just the playing vs. thoughts, doubts, etc. And I knew by about age 12-15, just focus on the left hand - the right hand will do what it has to do, I'll just overthink otherwise. Sure wish I could have adopted and adapted that to other facets in my life haha. Thanks for this. x
I played my best once I was 30 years old, had a flu and 41 degrees celsius (105.8 fahrenheit) fever and it was 3-4 in the morning! no idea how I even managed to plug the guitar, but I did as I also recorded myself... so no hallucination! :P In fact, in those days I discovered Steve Vai, so I was dreaming playing "For the love of god", and technically learned it imagining myself playing it.
Geez... I wish I had fever more often!! XD
Thanks for the lesson guys! absolutely awesome. I agree with Kenny in that "go-with-the-flow" attitude when you play. Is kinda magic see your finger playing and even more magic the sounds expressing your feelings. There have been a few classical composers that had that ability and the most known one is Mozart. His music is absolutely a picture perfect of his space in every sense. A true gem having Kenny and as always a great lesson from you guys. Thank you heaps!
Beautiful. I feel that really profound insight has entered my awareness. Time to apply it
the best music education i ever had. thank you!
Wow I gotta get this book. What an amazing video - Kenny is pure zen and who doesn't want some of that!!!
Amazing so beautifully played and incredible interview and walk thru wow.
It's fun to listen to him wether when he talks or when he plays.
Stop saying “yeah” 😉 Just listen to the master. Thanks for bringing KW to a wider audience
Focusing on breathing is tough if you play a wind instrument, because you have to control your breathing more than if you’re playing piano. So, I like his tip about focusing on a spot on the wall.
But that makes it easier to focus on your breath. You actually need to focus on your breath to play. Speaking as a singer and a guitar player, when I sing, I can't stop focusing on my breath. When I'm playing guitar it's very easy to forget to breathe.
28:05 WOW !!
Thank you!
Kenny is a Master!
What a brilliant lesson. Thanks Kyle at Drumeo for switching me onto this.
Thank you so much for this
Wow if only someone had told me these things 20 years ago when I first started!
KENNY deseo estés muy bien Soy musico de MEXICO, perdón NO sé inglés, pero leí tu Libro MAESTRÍA SIN ESFUERZO ( en Español) y me a ayudado a entender y expresar mi musicalidad con más claridad, te agradesco tu forma de enseñar y tu forma de entender la música, veo (veo) tus videos y con lo que explicas en el Libro me doy idea de lo que explicas a tus alumnos, QUE POSIBILIDADES TENDRÁS PARA PONER SUBTÍTULOS EN ESPAÑOL, estaría yo y muchos que no entendemos el Inglés muy agradecidos, KENNY mil gracias gracias gracias, quiero entender más meditación 1 y meditación 2 GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS saludos fraternos y bendiciones
Please make a video on particular exercises needed for practice
Very powerful stuff indeed. Profound! Thank you Aaron Edgar over at Drumeo for sending me over to this
Amazing. More of these, please!
There's only one Kenny Werner. He's incredible. So glad you liked it!
'good as it gets! Thanks.
When he said "with the slightest move...", Wayne Shorter arose in my mind and then he says "Wayne Shorter, and Joe Zawinul..." Yuuuup
Yes great video.
Keith Jarrett transcription at the end of the opening improv
36:02...wow !
Really great! I love his book :)
Yes! Such a good book.
Kenny Werner doing microtonal music would be interesting!
Respekt!
This is priceless thank you guys for this!
Space is the Place
thats a keith jaren piece isnt it? around 3:00
Yeah it is, tokyo encore
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That Coffee is his POWER!
I think his glasses xD... Ever mentioned why blind people are able to play so well? They have no sight but they learn to "feel" with their ears... Like Art Tatum or Ray Charles. Sight gives one too much input that feeds the mind, closing them brings you much more quick in that space. Try playing with your eyes closed without judgement...
@@rik-keymusic160except he ain’t blind lol…just looking cool
@@rik-keymusic160but l do agree about playing with eyes closed
I wanna see him seriously practice that elbow composition
Spacial consciousness music. Cool. :D)
I get the impressiong the book and approach is for advanced players or at least late stage intermediate. Is that correct?
He plays like I do. Now I’m trying to put some order and understanding to why it sounds as it does.
How's it going?
Same, I am very happy I have someone to learn from that’s the most similar to my playing style
The message is important, but imagine the balance between intellectual and spiritual sides. I don't like to hear people's muscle memory. I like to hear their presence and beautiful mind. Not all minds always nagging.
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Yeah…..Yeah….yeah…. Uh hu……Yeah……Yeah……ok……Yeah…. Yeah…….Yeah…… uh hu……Yeah…. Yeah…..Yeah….yeah…. Uh hu……Yeah……Yeah……ok……Yeah…. Yeah…….Yeah…… uh hu……Yeah
How does this concept work for wind players if breathing is important. Easy to understand for pianists.
I think it’s less about the breathing and more about the concept . The focus on something other than your mind. As he stated, it’s about getting in the space where your mind is “in the toboggan, not driving it”. At least that’s my interpretation
14:00 🌹🖤🖤🌹
15:00: Is it "musical"? I guess this approach is fine for an audience that understands and likes jazz; most people won't can't relate to this music.
@Scotty agree
32:11
The guy just came back from the space at 23:36 😄
Is the intro piece improv or a song?
Improv i think
@@sumedhhhh I forgot I made this comment- I found out that it’s both. It’s an improv piece by Keith Jarret called final impromptu. So while he is improvising it, it’s based off of a recorded Keith Jarret improv 😂
@@jangelo2038 ohh i get it haha thanks!
Many high-level athletes and special forces operators use the same techniques.
27:56
More important to feel the space, than to play well.
Mhm. Yeah. Yup. Mhm. Yeah. Yeah. 🤦🏻♀️
I guess he is trying to communicate to Kenny that he's listening, Yep. Yes. Yea. Mhm. Ok. Right. Uh Uh
Mhm. Yeah. That's what people say when someone's talking to them at length.
@@hanskung3278 ...and/or agreeing with him. Like, "yeah, I had that thought too...". It's really poor interview technique. Hopefully the dude reads the comments and learns from it. We don't need your interjections every 5 words!! Otherwise, great vid.
he missused the word microtonal but everything else was great haha
Cool but you still need to learn your notes in order to be able to turn turn your conscious mind off and play
Does "effortless" = "boring"... no pain no gain... no gain no sustain...no sustain= boring... I work hard to play badly and won't give it up just to be more boring. I bore myself enough with all the hard work effort and embarrassing performances I hide from the public I refuse to bore. Don't deny reality... Mastery is really hard work... You only MAKE IT LOOK EFFORTLESS... by faking it.
What’s your point?
I know it sounds contradictory but it's effortless action and it works
His advice is better than his playing.
You missed the whole lesson
Except it’s free jazz 😂tough on ears if ur not used to it but Kenny’s improv was masterful
26:38