I really enjoyed watching you practice and work with yourself when you messing up. To me, all your practice videos are very inspirational and they always make me want to practice!! Also I love the fact that your roommate listen to you practice, I think that's fun to always have a live audience even when practicing. Keep it up I'm loving this 30 Days of TVK
Thank you for this video !! I honestly get super frustrated practicing viola and like you said, it shows that you are human. You're an amazing violist and it's so great seeing people play such an underrated instrument. Seriously, the viola doesn't get as much credit as it deserves. You're super great and i'm so inspired by you !!!! i hope u have a wonderful day :))
Hey! I absolutely love your channel. Although I play the violin I find your videos very helpful and encouraging but I have only been playing for two years. I can't believe you don't have more subscribers because you deserve more! Anyways I just wanted to say thank you for your dedication. Whenever I feel bad about my playing I always watch your videos. All my friends are in the top orchestra and it's hard knowing that they're all better than me, but your videos motivate me to do the best I can. Thank you.
Seeing you practice was so helpful to me. I'm going to be principal cello for my high school's symphony orchestra and chamber group, and I've been practicing super hard to get ready to lead a section. It doesn't help that the section leader last year was a prodigy (who is now studying music ed at a conservatory), so I have big shoes to fill. Seeing your frustration makes me feel a lot better about my own frustration while practicing. Love your videos, keep up the great work
Actually would be very valuable for beginners. "Adam Neely" posted a 5 hour scale practice (bass) and it gave some good information on habits and practicing techniques for scales. Would be very nice to have something similar from a string instrumentalist - a raw/uncut, natural, everyday practice session preferably with your technique exercises and even a "new" piece of "in progress" repertoire..
Okay, I feel better about my practices being an exercise in frustration. When I grow up I want to play as well as you do. Your intonation is beautiful.
I loved this video so much!! Really makes me motivated to go practise myself, and yeahh like you said it makes you feel more motivated and feel better about your own abilities and when you can see these amazing musicians as humans practising just like you do :)
Thank you so much for sharing this! I also study viola at college and completely understand the practice struggles. I actually just came from a particularly frustrating practice session and this video helped me feel better. Just wondering- do you find making videos yourself helpful for practice reference? Maybe not solely for the sake of watching later but to have the feeling that you're playing for an audience? Also, do you have any tips for dealing with hand pain while practicing? I have very small hands and am constantly having to stretch my fingers, which causes a lot of strain in the muscles by my thumb and the tendons in between my fingers. Anywho, so thankful to see someone who is sharing their passion about the viola! I love how you said that the instrument is like the human voice, because I really get that sense when I hear someone play with everything they've got. You are a really good example of this because your sound is so full and rich and resonant (so jealous but also proud)! Keep doing what you're doing- you inspire the viola nation!😄🎻
Hilary Hahn is awesome! She sat and gave me like 4 minutes of straight amazing advice after a concert, like she didn't have to do that, but she's just cool like that
To find the Hilary video, go onto her page on Instagram. It's one of her most recent posts (at the time of this comment, it's a video posted on May 9th) on her Instagram (@violincase). She's facing a mirror and has her back to the camera.
Omg the fingernail struggle is so real. I'm studying classical guitar and I can't count the number of times I've messed up passages from fingernail buzz. Also as a classical guitarist I have to keep the nails on my right hand at the right length/shape to pluck the strings so nails are a daily struggle for me lmao.
Sorry if someone has already mentioned this, but why didn't you get a card reader built into Gizmo? Or even remove the flap? I have had an inbuilt card reader for several years, and it works great :) As for music, one day I might get a viola, but for now videos like this one inspire me to find out how to make my harp playing better.
Hi TVK, could you do a fireside chat about teaching? I've never officially taught lessons before but I'm starting lessons with my first viola student ever and I'm looking for all the tips/advice I can get. Thanks!
I don't know anything about teaching haha. I think you just need to share what you know. Your student will have plenty of questions, so just answer them! Let it happen organically
thanks for showing your practice session, making me feel less alone... sometimes practicing can get really frustrating when you're trying to perfect a whole piece, but you keep messing up a little bits every time you start over. haha
What song did you play in the intro? I wanna play that song too it's pretty. I also play Viola too and I wanna some day have a future with it. I subbed btw!
In your past video you said to prioritize your work ethic, but I have a love in music but plan to go to a non music school for my undergrads. So I need to study in school and practice music. But in the 4 quarter that is easier said than done. So im confused on what I should be doing with my time.
ThatViolaKid I would normally agree with you, but music is my everything. I respect your approch, but I guess that until highschool is over ill have to work my booty off for me to get the schools i want
2:46 Good call! Safety first. 🐱👓 4:49 Chilean musicians, eh? 😎 6:50 Become the sound. 🎶😤🎶 8:30 Hmmmm, I'll have to briefly research this Hillary Hahn person.🤔 Did I even spell her name right? 😲
Im so happy you do daily vlogs at the moment!!!
Yep me too
I'm so happy you're enjoying them! They're hard to do haha
0:00-0:12 What the fvck is that? What is it called? Having a stroke?
I sometimes get frustrated when I practice and I end up taking a break and coming back to it. And i get it sounding better after I calm down
YES. That's the key though. Most people don't ever come back! That's where the true magic is!
I really enjoyed watching you practice and work with yourself when you messing up. To me, all your practice videos are very inspirational and they always make me want to practice!! Also I love the fact that your roommate listen to you practice, I think that's fun to always have a live audience even when practicing. Keep it up I'm loving this 30 Days of TVK
Thank you for this video !! I honestly get super frustrated practicing viola and like you said, it shows that you are human. You're an amazing violist and it's so great seeing people play such an underrated instrument. Seriously, the viola doesn't get as much credit as it deserves. You're super great and i'm so inspired by you !!!! i hope u have a wonderful day :))
Hey! I absolutely love your channel. Although I play the violin I find your videos very helpful and encouraging but I have only been playing for two years. I can't believe you don't have more subscribers because you deserve more! Anyways I just wanted to say thank you for your dedication. Whenever I feel bad about my playing I always watch your videos. All my friends are in the top orchestra and it's hard knowing that they're all better than me, but your videos motivate me to do the best I can. Thank you.
Seeing you practice was so helpful to me. I'm going to be principal cello for my high school's symphony orchestra and chamber group, and I've been practicing super hard to get ready to lead a section. It doesn't help that the section leader last year was a prodigy (who is now studying music ed at a conservatory), so I have big shoes to fill. Seeing your frustration makes me feel a lot better about my own frustration while practicing. Love your videos, keep up the great work
Oh that tone! It must be a pleasure to hear you in person. Wonderful!
You're too kind, Antonio! Thank you!!!
15.000 subscribers! Congrats, Drew!
Thank you so much, Kirstin! See you at 20k! =)
I´ll be there! Thanks for sharing your work and NYC! Love both... And your computer is female :-) :-)
You are such an inspiration to me. I love these daily vlogs :)
Please post or livestream an uncut practice session? Please, please, please?
Are you sure that you'd want to see that? That would be soooo...boring lol
ThatViolaKid that would be fine not boring
Yea I really wanna see that
Actually would be very valuable for beginners. "Adam Neely" posted a 5 hour scale practice (bass) and it gave some good information on habits and practicing techniques for scales. Would be very nice to have something similar from a string instrumentalist - a raw/uncut, natural, everyday practice session preferably with your technique exercises and even a "new" piece of "in progress" repertoire..
Okay, I feel better about my practices being an exercise in frustration. When I grow up I want to play as well as you do. Your intonation is beautiful.
I loved this video so much!! Really makes me motivated to go practise myself, and yeahh like you said it makes you feel more motivated and feel better about your own abilities and when you can see these amazing musicians as humans practising just like you do :)
I love how your vlog is entertaining, and great quality! Great job!
That means a lot! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I also study viola at college and completely understand the practice struggles. I actually just came from a particularly frustrating practice session and this video helped me feel better. Just wondering- do you find making videos yourself helpful for practice reference? Maybe not solely for the sake of watching later but to have the feeling that you're playing for an audience? Also, do you have any tips for dealing with hand pain while practicing? I have very small hands and am constantly having to stretch my fingers, which causes a lot of strain in the muscles by my thumb and the tendons in between my fingers.
Anywho, so thankful to see someone who is sharing their passion about the viola! I love how you said that the instrument is like the human voice, because I really get that sense when I hear someone play with everything they've got. You are a really good example of this because your sound is so full and rich and resonant (so jealous but also proud)! Keep doing what you're doing- you inspire the viola nation!😄🎻
Oh my..I've been binge watching your vids and this is by far the most I can relate to..except that I don't nail it the way you do...yay go you 💕💕💕🎻
Awww I'm so happy to hear that!!!
Hilary Hahn is awesome! She sat and gave me like 4 minutes of straight amazing advice after a concert, like she didn't have to do that, but she's just cool like that
Omg double stops piss me off and break my heart at the same time, dude. 😫
To find the Hilary video, go onto her page on Instagram. It's one of her most recent posts (at the time of this comment, it's a video posted on May 9th) on her Instagram (@violincase). She's facing a mirror and has her back to the camera.
Omg the fingernail struggle is so real. I'm studying classical guitar and I can't count the number of times I've messed up passages from fingernail buzz. Also as a classical guitarist I have to keep the nails on my right hand at the right length/shape to pluck the strings so nails are a daily struggle for me lmao.
I feel you!
I can't even imagine
That Casey Neistat call out haha
Savageeeeee
Sorry if someone has already mentioned this, but why didn't you get a card reader built into Gizmo? Or even remove the flap? I have had an inbuilt card reader for several years, and it works great :) As for music, one day I might get a viola, but for now videos like this one inspire me to find out how to make my harp playing better.
I just didn't think about it when I was making the build. It's not a big deal though--this'll work well!
Hi TVK, could you do a fireside chat about teaching? I've never officially taught lessons before but I'm starting lessons with my first viola student ever and I'm looking for all the tips/advice I can get. Thanks!
I don't know anything about teaching haha. I think you just need to share what you know. Your student will have plenty of questions, so just answer them! Let it happen organically
thanks for showing your practice session, making me feel less alone... sometimes practicing can get really frustrating when you're trying to perfect a whole piece, but you keep messing up a little bits every time you start over. haha
Of course!!
Oh and the song at the end too
Does anyone have the link to the video where Hilary Hahn is practicing? Looked at her channel and didn't see it
It's on Instagram!
Hehe I feel the exact same way when I practice. And I miss a chord 😤
Since you already graduated, what are your career plans and what are you working on now?
+Ramen_ Senpai TH-cam
This is me practicing Accolay. LOL!
ayy new TVK video
yupppp
What song did you play in the intro? I wanna play that song too it's pretty. I also play Viola too and I wanna some day have a future with it.
I subbed btw!
It's the Reger Suite!
Awesome, thanks!
In your past video you said to prioritize your work ethic, but I have a love in music but plan to go to a non music school for my undergrads. So I need to study in school and practice music. But in the 4 quarter that is easier said than done. So im confused on what I should be doing with my time.
You need to focus on your studies. Music will have to be a hobby. You can't do everything, homie!
ThatViolaKid I would normally agree with you, but music is my everything. I respect your approch, but I guess that until highschool is over ill have to work my booty off for me to get the schools i want
How are you keeping up with the videos? :) The quality of the edits is getting better and better though!!!! ;)
If my practice doesn't go well I'm full of expletives!! **** *****
Hi TVK! What´s the name of this piece?
lol, that's me every time I practice!!
Lololol
Can you do a video on tips on how to progress without a private tutor?
2:46 Good call! Safety first. 🐱👓
4:49 Chilean musicians, eh? 😎
6:50 Become the sound. 🎶😤🎶
8:30 Hmmmm, I'll have to briefly research this Hillary Hahn person.🤔 Did I even spell her name right? 😲
Why not put the SD card in before plugging it in...?
Jake Watson ikr. And then putting some tape to secure it if that's the problem lol
Where can I view the video of Hilary practising? I tried searching for it but couldn't find it :)
It's one of her most recent posts (currently 5 of 9) on her Instagram (@violincase). She's facing a mirror and has her back to the camera.
Thank you baby
Sometimes when I practice, my Spanish comes out and what I hate is sometimes when I practice a fast passage, my fingers get stuck
The struggleeeee
Do you use a full set of Kaplan's?
Yup
Lol @the CN burn
Yesterday's Video told us to record ourselves and slowly work through it... guess what my private teacher told me today.
Lololol
Man, why you gotta do the food close ups? Some of us are hungry here. :P
Hehehe cuz I knew you'd be watchin ;) Gotta keep my food porn on point!
Hey!
Hai
If you're playing a piece is there a way you could put the name of what you're playing in the corner maybe
Sure
Yay thx
With the boosted board, you are now a few unnecessary drone shots away from getting full Casey Neistat
I'm buying a drone in a week or two >:)
ThatViolaKid Don't worry I am gonna keep being a fan as long as you don't break your gear almost on purpose
Why did you have hot sauce in your room?
i like reger
You should get a meme with your face saying "Become the sound"!!! :) I have a better one for you, "be ONE with the sound"!
sweet chileans xD
Hehehe =)