Hey josh, just wanted to say, I really respect what you do. You teach so many things that are only accessible to those who learn with conservatory level teachers. As someone who didn’t have good training growing up, you and your channel have effectively been my teacher. I wouldn’t be at music school today if not for your incredible content so thank you so much. I hope I can one day take a lesson with you online!
Keep up your video's they are really helpfull, you have so many subjects that I never even thought about and you always bring something new to the table
5 years ago I quit taking piano lessons. Biggest regret of my life thus far. I was 13 at the time and I was just beginning to reach an advanced level. Now, at 18, I’m picking it back up again. No intention to go profesional, but I just want to play beautiful music. I’m working on the pieces I last left off with and your technique videos are helping me get back into shape. Thank you!!
I’ve been applying these rotation principles to my playing (including scales) and improved a lot! I loved your interview with Robert Durso on the Taubman technique which touches on these matters too. Thank you so much for all your efforts in making these video’s!
Thanks for the tip. I wish you had an overhead camera with an auto zoom lens to tighten in the shots on these kinds of technique lessons. That would mean redesigning your practice room into a studio with video and light. Just a thought. Expensive of course. But Your B roll would be simply awesome!
Thanks so much for the video. I have just tried to substitute traditional way on C minor scale by this way of playin. Amazing but It works! After 5 minutes of practice i got the idea and a new sensations in my fingers. So simple idea and so fantastic results. Fingers definetely feel more natural with less tension to the wrist. Thanks again. Wonderfull and so effective tip.
Hi Josh. Thank you for your very good videos. They address many of my problems. I only wish that you have an overhead camera that can help us to see your technique more clearly (e.g. hand & finger position, and how they move and rotate). I see this same wish from many comments to your different videos. Please make that happen. Thank you.
Amazing tip! I noticed your camera angle is different. I personally prefer it the other way as the end keys are cut off and it's harder to see your hand structure when it's super straight on like that. Just my thoughts. Lovely video filled with amazing wisdom!
@@joshwrightpiano I whole heartedly approve the Taubman approach and after your video introduced this idea to me I've been practising the basic techniques slowly. It does help a lot and I'm sure if mastered it would help me play even more stress free. As it is however I do think that a teacher who knows the technique well is needed to guide and correct oneself in the early stages. At least that's how it feels for me because while I understand the gist of playing with your arm as a unit, it is still a bit of a novel and fundamental concept which almost necessitates relearning technique a bit.
@@fergusbyett8088 I have not. I did subscribe to their live lecture series for two months but cancelled it after I realized I needed some proper mentorship if I wanted to fully apply the methods. I've watched Edna Golandsky's videos (that was my main way of practising the Taubman approach). I might have to think of this further before I commit to it. I currently already have a piano teacher and I am focusing on a technique improvement through somewhat structured and progressive practise material. Bach mostly, also some rudimentary practices for some of the Chopin Etudes. Maybe in the future.
Hi Josh: When I practice scales in order to keep my hand in position I thought that leaning with my pelvis and trunk was the answer, and see it is not, rather it is rotation. Thanks.
@@vipinbhat6971 That's his personal Steinway at home. I think he adjusted the angle to make it more comfortable at home? Not entirely sure. I liked the old setup more.
What do you think of hanon finger exercises? Im right now working on the Hungarian rhapsody no 6, and it's a hell lot of work. Especially the octaves at the end, so I opened my finger exercises and thought of doing some octave exercises. Do you think it's better to just train with the piece itself or can external exercises be helpful?
i could really use some advice as my hands hurt alot practicing repeated notes. I've stopped practicing but they hurt so much just after 2 days of practice.
My piano scales sound like footsteps, but every so often, the foot pounds down on a spider or something. There is always a break between when I start crossing and when the note plays. My thumb is really heavy. Any tips?
I love your vids but you should consider getting a camera showing your hands on the piano from the top as well. Sometimes I can’t see exactly what you’re doing, or could see better
reduce tension techniques are placibo to convince students that they are doing somthing , tension starts in brain and u can only fight it with self confidence and a lot of practice
Hey josh, just wanted to say, I really respect what you do. You teach so many things that are only accessible to those who learn with conservatory level teachers. As someone who didn’t have good training growing up, you and your channel have effectively been my teacher. I wouldn’t be at music school today if not for your incredible content so thank you so much. I hope I can one day take a lesson with you online!
Nice to see you teaching the Taubman approach!
Keep up your video's they are really helpfull, you have so many subjects that I never even thought about and you always bring something new to the table
5 years ago I quit taking piano lessons. Biggest regret of my life thus far. I was 13 at the time and I was just beginning to reach an advanced level. Now, at 18, I’m picking it back up again. No intention to go profesional, but I just want to play beautiful music. I’m working on the pieces I last left off with and your technique videos are helping me get back into shape. Thank you!!
I’ve been applying these rotation principles to my playing (including scales) and improved a lot! I loved your interview with Robert Durso on the Taubman technique which touches on these matters too. Thank you so much for all your efforts in making these video’s!
Just what I was looking forward too! I just finished sightreading the 6 last pages of the Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement! Thank You Josh!
Thanks 🙏
A new vídeo about technique!!! it's what we all were wishing for. Thanks👍
I think seeing hands from above would be very helpful. thank you for all the lessons you give us :)
You are great teacher and person Josh ! Thanks for tutorials!
Thanks for the tip. I wish you had an overhead camera with an auto zoom lens to tighten in the shots on these kinds of technique lessons. That would mean redesigning your practice room into a studio with video and light. Just a thought. Expensive of course. But Your B roll would be simply awesome!
Your videos are always very helpful. Thank you 😊
Thanks so much for the video. I have just tried to substitute traditional way on C minor scale by this way of playin. Amazing but It works! After 5 minutes of practice i got the idea and a new sensations in my fingers. So simple idea and so fantastic results. Fingers definetely feel more natural with less tension to the wrist. Thanks again. Wonderfull and so effective tip.
Hi Josh. Thank you for your very good videos. They address many of my problems. I only wish that you have an overhead camera that can help us to see your technique more clearly (e.g. hand & finger position, and how they move and rotate). I see this same wish from many comments to your different videos. Please make that happen. Thank you.
Amazing tip! I noticed your camera angle is different. I personally prefer it the other way as the end keys are cut off and it's harder to see your hand structure when it's super straight on like that. Just my thoughts. Lovely video filled with amazing wisdom!
Dr. Robert Durso would approve.
@@joshwrightpiano I whole heartedly approve the Taubman approach and after your video introduced this idea to me I've been practising the basic techniques slowly. It does help a lot and I'm sure if mastered it would help me play even more stress free. As it is however I do think that a teacher who knows the technique well is needed to guide and correct oneself in the early stages. At least that's how it feels for me because while I understand the gist of playing with your arm as a unit, it is still a bit of a novel and fundamental concept which almost necessitates relearning technique a bit.
@@Zhinarkos have you been working with a teacher from the Golandsky Institute? I can highly recommend it
@@fergusbyett8088 I have not. I did subscribe to their live lecture series for two months but cancelled it after I realized I needed some proper mentorship if I wanted to fully apply the methods. I've watched Edna Golandsky's videos (that was my main way of practising the Taubman approach).
I might have to think of this further before I commit to it. I currently already have a piano teacher and I am focusing on a technique improvement through somewhat structured and progressive practise material. Bach mostly, also some rudimentary practices for some of the Chopin Etudes. Maybe in the future.
this is taubman method right?
Hi Josh: When I practice scales in order to keep my hand in position I thought that leaning with my pelvis and trunk was the answer, and see it is not, rather it is rotation. Thanks.
Experimenting with a different piano position or just a different room?
Since there are two pianos, and the school year is starting, I would guess this his office at the university he teaches at.
@@vipinbhat6971 That's his personal Steinway at home. I think he adjusted the angle to make it more comfortable at home? Not entirely sure. I liked the old setup more.
You can tell it isn’t because this is a New York Steinway, and there is another one next to it, vs his personal setup which has a Hamburg Steinway.
What do you think of hanon finger exercises? Im right now working on the Hungarian rhapsody no 6, and it's a hell lot of work. Especially the octaves at the end, so I opened my finger exercises and thought of doing some octave exercises. Do you think it's better to just train with the piece itself or can external exercises be helpful?
Now, I practising sight reading 2 hours/day, how long i can expert at that. I love piano so much, please answer me >
wow thanks Josh! maybe now i will reach higher speeds with my scales haha
i could really use some advice as my hands hurt alot practicing repeated notes. I've stopped practicing but they hurt so much just after 2 days of practice.
My piano scales sound like footsteps, but every so often, the foot pounds down on a spider or something. There is always a break between when I start crossing and when the note plays. My thumb is really heavy. Any tips?
Do you offer private piano class via Skype or Zoom?
Thanks!
Josh, could you a do a video on Beethoven Op. 49 No. 1?
I love your vids but you should consider getting a camera showing your hands on the piano from the top as well. Sometimes I can’t see exactly what you’re doing, or could see better
reduce tension techniques are placibo to convince students that they are doing somthing , tension starts in brain and u can only fight it with self confidence and a lot of practice
Any Mazeppa yet josh 😂
Top down camera would have helped with this I think
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