How I Actually Practice...| LAJ #49

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  • Life After Juilliard
    Day 7 of #30DaysOfTVK!
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  • @petrahaller1454
    @petrahaller1454 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Im so happy you do daily vlogs at the moment!!!

    • @nearmint3399
      @nearmint3399 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep me too

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm so happy you're enjoying them! They're hard to do haha

    • @marekvachulik2120
      @marekvachulik2120 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      0:00-0:12 What the fvck is that? What is it called? Having a stroke?

  • @betblack7150
    @betblack7150 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      YES. That's the key though. Most people don't ever come back! That's where the true magic is!

  • @davyion100
    @davyion100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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

  • @sklart4759
    @sklart4759 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @antonioramirez694
    @antonioramirez694 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh that tone! It must be a pleasure to hear you in person. Wonderful!

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're too kind, Antonio! Thank you!!!

  • @TEAL-LLFA
    @TEAL-LLFA 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @mp26717
    @mp26717 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!😄🎻

  • @gearaddictclimber2524
    @gearaddictclimber2524 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how your vlog is entertaining, and great quality! Great job!

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That means a lot! Thank you!

  • @nabihalol1788
    @nabihalol1788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 :))

  • @rusted_ursa
    @rusted_ursa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Please post or livestream an uncut practice session? Please, please, please?

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Are you sure that you'd want to see that? That would be soooo...boring lol

    • @samuelhernandez4103
      @samuelhernandez4103 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ThatViolaKid that would be fine not boring

    • @Ramzi99
      @Ramzi99 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea I really wanna see that

    • @rasheedb4
      @rasheedb4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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..

  • @rubaabdul7931
    @rubaabdul7931 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 💕💕💕🎻

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awww I'm so happy to hear that!!!

  • @trangvo4745
    @trangvo4745 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @MrWaffleCity
    @MrWaffleCity 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are such an inspiration to me. I love these daily vlogs :)

  • @MidlifeByKirstin
    @MidlifeByKirstin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    15.000 subscribers! Congrats, Drew!

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much, Kirstin! See you at 20k! =)

    • @MidlifeByKirstin
      @MidlifeByKirstin 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I´ll be there! Thanks for sharing your work and NYC! Love both... And your computer is female :-) :-)

  • @MeatPez
    @MeatPez 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh and the song at the end too

  • @getalife2842
    @getalife2842 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ayy new TVK video

  • @mynerdyvengeance
    @mynerdyvengeance 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 :)

  • @TEAL-LLFA
    @TEAL-LLFA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is me practicing Accolay. LOL!

  • @connorboone8682
    @connorboone8682 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hehe I feel the exact same way when I practice. And I miss a chord 😤

  • @choccyfan
    @choccyfan 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just didn't think about it when I was making the build. It's not a big deal though--this'll work well!

  • @Whomkey
    @Whomkey 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    lol, that's me every time I practice!!

  • @kiaraeijo
    @kiaraeijo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes when I practice, my Spanish comes out and what I hate is sometimes when I practice a fast passage, my fingers get stuck

  • @adamsymborski6920
    @adamsymborski6920 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol @the CN burn

  • @aylakm6652
    @aylakm6652 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a video on tips on how to progress without a private tutor?

  • @charlesbrunelle
    @charlesbrunelle 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the boosted board, you are now a few unnecessary drone shots away from getting full Casey Neistat

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm buying a drone in a week or two >:)

    • @charlesbrunelle
      @charlesbrunelle 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ThatViolaKid Don't worry I am gonna keep being a fan as long as you don't break your gear almost on purpose

  • @cozyjosey1709
    @cozyjosey1709 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to focus on your studies. Music will have to be a hobby. You can't do everything, homie!

    • @cozyjosey1709
      @cozyjosey1709 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @EthanStore
    @EthanStore 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesterday's Video told us to record ourselves and slowly work through it... guess what my private teacher told me today.

  • @jakewatson668
    @jakewatson668 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why not put the SD card in before plugging it in...?

    • @ingridayarza
      @ingridayarza 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jake Watson ikr. And then putting some tape to secure it if that's the problem lol

  • @arham0419
    @arham0419 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey!

  • @GennaReneeMusic
    @GennaReneeMusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @patrish7025
    @patrish7025 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @andrelousada
    @andrelousada 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are you keeping up with the videos? :) The quality of the edits is getting better and better though!!!! ;)

  • @thoyo
    @thoyo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @achoraleofsound
    @achoraleofsound 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, why you gotta do the food close ups? Some of us are hungry here. :P

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hehehe cuz I knew you'd be watchin ;) Gotta keep my food porn on point!

  • @Guuzaka
    @Guuzaka 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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? 😲

  • @ThatViolaKid
    @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @andreamorales5590
    @andreamorales5590 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg double stops piss me off and break my heart at the same time, dude. 😫

  • @sarahmorrill4573
    @sarahmorrill4573 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

  • @MeatPez
    @MeatPez 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the Reger Suite!

    • @MeatPez
      @MeatPez 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, thanks!

  • @Nuppettepiano
    @Nuppettepiano 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That Casey Neistat call out haha

  • @ramen_senpai8014
    @ramen_senpai8014 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Since you already graduated, what are your career plans and what are you working on now?

  • @kerry00
    @kerry00 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If my practice doesn't go well I'm full of expletives!! **** *****

  • @FranciscoGonzalez-xp7fj
    @FranciscoGonzalez-xp7fj 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi TVK! What´s the name of this piece?

  • @gafhadly4616
    @gafhadly4616 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I view the video of Hilary practising? I tried searching for it but couldn't find it :)

    • @ThatViolaKid
      @ThatViolaKid  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @gafhadly4616
      @gafhadly4616 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you baby

  • @NT-kr6dn
    @NT-kr6dn 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you use a full set of Kaplan's?

  • @nearmint3399
    @nearmint3399 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does anyone have the link to the video where Hilary Hahn is practicing? Looked at her channel and didn't see it

  • @NotSilent_
    @NotSilent_ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you're playing a piece is there a way you could put the name of what you're playing in the corner maybe

  • @elladodd8361
    @elladodd8361 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why did you have hot sauce in your room?

  • @screweddevelopment12
    @screweddevelopment12 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like reger

  • @andrelousada
    @andrelousada 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should get a meme with your face saying "Become the sound"!!! :) I have a better one for you, "be ONE with the sound"!

  • @whiteeyesclosed
    @whiteeyesclosed 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    sweet chileans xD