Thank-you for this beautiful video! It's so great to hear your perspective because this is also something that I've thought through and wrestled with. I think there's a third way to respond to compliment which is downplaying what the person has said and disagreeing with them "Well, actually I made so many mistakes!" or "Oh no, I'm definitely not the best!" - this can make the person feel like their compliment wasn't appreciated or that you have low confidence, and it's not helpful to your own growth as a musician either. I guess it's all about finding the balance! You've inspired me; maybe I'll make a video about my own take on this topic. Thanks for the discussion! :)
Hey this was actually so so helpful not just in music but like in life in general... I really try to embrace being humble and end up not knowing what to do with complements of any sort. I liked what you said about finding the balance between internalizing the complement and using it to help you but also understanding your place in the world. Thanks!!!
I admire you!!!! ThatViolaKid you graduated from one of the best school of music in the world and you are so humble. you cheer me up , in this world still exist people like you. thanks. apologise my English.
Right now, I'm learning the Paganini Caprice 24, Sarasate's Zapateado, Mozart's Violin A Major Concerto, Mozart's Rondo in G Major. (I don't post videos of me playing because I'm not good yet!) I feel as if these pieces are the roots of my technique. Even if I learn them completely in time, I will continue to practice them. I still have so much to learn! I love the video, ThatViolaKid! It inspires me to tell myself that I'm never going to be done with the violin! I'm glad you made this video! :)
The first and last thing is to have a love /passion for the music you play. Some young musicians with talent tend to tackle difficult pieces first and show-off a lot of techniques and nailing every note. When it comes to playing a slow movement, they can't really show expression. The past few decades there are a lot of music uploaded online. Even young musicians are posting their performances online. It's hard not to be humble when you have to compare your music to dozens of video recordings of the same pieces. Once in a while you may get a nice complement from a professional. Unless you are really good, you don't get noticed much these days. I've come across some who took lessons for years but can't perform anything in front of family members. Really feel sorry for these people...
Thanks dude... What a way to start my day lol 😁 great vid, I've always had no idea how to handle these situations... I sorta do the thanks... Then run away awkwardly from my problems lol
Is it still possible to get into juilliard or any other prestigious schools even though youve messed up during your auditions and how well do you have to olay to get in?
Hey I have a pretty big question: If I choose to be a musician, does that mean that I can't do anything else? Can I possibly get a masters in Juilliard and maybe major in college?
I'm not sure what you mean by major in college. I know people who did the Juilliard-Columbia exchange where they took classes at Columbia to get a degree and then took lessons at Juilliard. If you really want to be a musician, I would suggest you go all in though. You will be competing with people who do this from the moment they wake up to the last moment before they go to sleep!
Well it's just I feel like if I devote myself to music, the highest education I'll have is high school, which makes me feel pretty ignorant if I never went to take some classes in an actual college
***** If you devote yourself to music, you can go all the way to a doctorate level. Are you insinuating that musicians are dumb lol? If you really want to learn more, you can read books on subjects you're interested. I read books on photography, finance, astrophysics, and music history to keep my mind sharp. A school that gives you a piece of paper doesn't make you any less ignorant. It's the knowledge that you acquire that keeps you from ignorance--and a classroom isn't the only place to obtain knowledge.
Well I mean college classes are definitely more practical than simply books but sorry I didn't mean to go towards saying that musicians are dumb lol. Then again, when you comprise your whole entire life off of music, there doesn't seem to be much room for other subjects, contrary to majoring in a subject in college, where you affiliate most of your life to academics. I just wish there was some way I could do both :(
***** You just gotta figure out what you want to do. I'm not the typical Classical Musician. I get out. I read. I make sure I have fun too. :) I make learning other subjects a priority, and I think when you get to my age, you'll be happy to do the learning outside of a classroom. No homework...no tests...no papers =)
tvk! is it free for u to visit my school-like do u charge people $ to visit them if that makes any sense lol 😜 my school is broke with not a penny to their name lol
Being humble is so much more fulfilling! Join the light side of the force!!!
ThatViolaKid Hi! I am a student of Mrs.Moran .I don't play the viola , but I am a cellist. Btw I love your music!
Someone told me once "Don't be the best, Do your best"
Caroline Roshelli Hi Caroline! You wouldn't happen to have sisters named Jackie and Katie, would you? =)
Crescente Pérez E. I love that!
ThatViolaKid that's good, great video btw😄
"Taking a compliment is a very humble thing" preach it bro.
Thank-you for this beautiful video! It's so great to hear your perspective because this is also something that I've thought through and wrestled with. I think there's a third way to respond to compliment which is downplaying what the person has said and disagreeing with them "Well, actually I made so many mistakes!" or "Oh no, I'm definitely not the best!" - this can make the person feel like their compliment wasn't appreciated or that you have low confidence, and it's not helpful to your own growth as a musician either. I guess it's all about finding the balance! You've inspired me; maybe I'll make a video about my own take on this topic. Thanks for the discussion! :)
I agree! That's a great point! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the compliment and thank you for answering my question. You just made my day and I must say that you are a talented violist. :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it!!! =)
Hey this was actually so so helpful not just in music but like in life in general... I really try to embrace being humble and end up not knowing what to do with complements of any sort. I liked what you said about finding the balance between internalizing the complement and using it to help you but also understanding your place in the world. Thanks!!!
I admire you!!!! ThatViolaKid
you graduated from one of the best school of music in the world and you are so humble.
you cheer me up , in this world still exist people like you. thanks.
apologise my English.
Your English is great!!! And thank you for your kindness :)
This video made me so happy! I loved these tips on how to accept compliments and to be humble. (I also love that there are 0 dislikes!!!)
Hey! So I went to see the Sphinx Virtuosi ensemble at Carnegie hall tonight.. I had no clue you were in it! Great job, you all sounded amazing!!
No wayyy! Thats so cool! Yeah, if you check out some of my recent vlogs, you'll see me on the road!!! =)
I so wish I had seen this video when I was in high school. Thank you for making such honest and thoughtful videos.
My pleasure!!! I'm just trying to help people out haha
Right now, I'm learning the Paganini Caprice 24, Sarasate's Zapateado, Mozart's Violin A Major Concerto, Mozart's Rondo in G Major. (I don't post videos of me playing because I'm not good yet!) I feel as if these pieces are the roots of my technique. Even if I learn them completely in time, I will continue to practice them. I still have so much to learn!
I love the video, ThatViolaKid! It inspires me to tell myself that I'm never going to be done with the violin! I'm glad you made this video! :)
That's the perfect attitude!!!
The first and last thing is to have a love /passion for the music you play. Some young musicians with talent tend to tackle difficult pieces first and show-off a lot of techniques and nailing every note. When it comes to playing a slow movement, they can't really show expression.
The past few decades there are a lot of music uploaded online. Even young musicians are posting their performances online. It's hard not to be humble when you have to compare your music to dozens of video recordings of the same pieces. Once in a while you may get a nice complement from a professional. Unless you are really good, you don't get noticed much these days. I've come across some who took lessons for years but can't perform anything in front of family members. Really feel sorry for these people...
Thanks dude... What a way to start my day lol 😁 great vid, I've always had no idea how to handle these situations... I sorta do the thanks... Then run away awkwardly from my problems lol
Hahaha! I know that feeling man
I'm playing a Mozart piece for my intermediate (hope I said that right) school orchestra.🎻
I love your videos TVK. What's the name of the piece that you used during the TVK Theater?
It's the 3rd movement of Beethoven's "Harp" String Quartet
GREAT VIDEO BTW I LOVE TVK THEATRE! U SHOULD DO MORE TVK THEATRE
ok :)
How do you find scholarships/grants for music school
Is it still possible to get into juilliard or any other prestigious schools even though youve messed up during your auditions and how well do you have to olay to get in?
Heh, my response to a compliment is typically just a plain "thanks". 😅
And that's good :)
What are your thoughts on baroque style and more than 4 strings violas?
I don't think there's anything wrong with them! If they were acoustically better, we'd all be playing with them! If you wanna play them, go for it!
Hey I have a pretty big question: If I choose to be a musician, does that mean that I can't do anything else? Can I possibly get a masters in Juilliard and maybe major in college?
I'm not sure what you mean by major in college. I know people who did the Juilliard-Columbia exchange where they took classes at Columbia to get a degree and then took lessons at Juilliard. If you really want to be a musician, I would suggest you go all in though. You will be competing with people who do this from the moment they wake up to the last moment before they go to sleep!
Well it's just I feel like if I devote myself to music, the highest education I'll have is high school, which makes me feel pretty ignorant if I never went to take some classes in an actual college
***** If you devote yourself to music, you can go all the way to a doctorate level. Are you insinuating that musicians are dumb lol? If you really want to learn more, you can read books on subjects you're interested. I read books on photography, finance, astrophysics, and music history to keep my mind sharp. A school that gives you a piece of paper doesn't make you any less ignorant. It's the knowledge that you acquire that keeps you from ignorance--and a classroom isn't the only place to obtain knowledge.
Well I mean college classes are definitely more practical than simply books but sorry I didn't mean to go towards saying that musicians are dumb lol. Then again, when you comprise your whole entire life off of music, there doesn't seem to be much room for other subjects, contrary to majoring in a subject in college, where you affiliate most of your life to academics. I just wish there was some way I could do both :(
***** You just gotta figure out what you want to do. I'm not the typical Classical Musician. I get out. I read. I make sure I have fun too. :) I make learning other subjects a priority, and I think when you get to my age, you'll be happy to do the learning outside of a classroom. No homework...no tests...no papers =)
great video!
Thank you!!!
greeaat!!!
Thanks homie!
Heres how to be arrogant "omg ur concert was amazing" "yeah i know". Is as simple as that
No self-respecting person says that though. And arrogant people are much more subtle than that.
yeah i guess
tvk! is it free for u to visit my school-like do u charge people $ to visit them if that makes any sense lol 😜 my school is broke with not a penny to their name lol
I do charge money, for traveling is really expensive! And I also have to make a living, ya know :)
ThatViolaKid OK well how much?
ASHLEY IS BAWSE I don't disclose it publicly! If you have your teacher email me, I think we could work something out!
ThatViolaKid OK that's fine thank u!