4 Mistakes That Stop Piano Players from Achieving Confident Musical Expression

[@joantrainor6584]

This video was so helpful. You are doing real teaching here, and I am grateful for your ability to see beyond just being a technician, and put joy into making music. When I was younger and in music school a stiff wrist was required, as was an immobile body. What a waste. I now am enjoying playing again after many years of too much self criticism. Many thanks to you.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Aw thanks for taking the time to say so! I’m very happy to hear you’re playing again with less self criticism - bravo!!

[@anna-mariaflanegan1351]

A stiff wrist??? I'm so shocked😱😱😱 A stiff wrist will give you a stuffed wrist after a while!!!!

[@1jadeitejade]

Ashley is a good educator, her analogy of comparing every day experience with piano Practise is practical & and useful tool for building confidence in piano practice… thank you

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Thank you so much for taking the time to say so!

[@gasthilbert3136]

Hello Ashlee, You are AWESOME and sharing your experience is fantastic. I don't play the piano (yet), I play the alto saxophone. Believe it or not but I can apply your recommenations in my saxophone playing especially the flexibility of the wrist. Also applies for saxophone player. Thank you 🎹 🎷

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Thank you!! And that’s awesome and I’m glad it applies! Thanks for sharing with me!

[@cassandrrr]

Also, a tip for everyone: stop learning from synthesia and start to learn how to read music sheets. It’s going to be super worth it.

[@hildelehmann9114]

I have a question, when you learn a new piece, do you have to take care of the musical expression since the beginning of your study of once you can read it fluently and got the rhythm perfectly?

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Depends on a few things - generally yes - the only exception is that as you become more advanced and have a solid foundation of accurate rhythm, notes, etc, you can take expression into account much earlier on in the process. Usually, for most it’s too much to think about all at the same time and accuracy is sacrificed. That’s why I recommend going in a specific order. I have a roadmap that outlines the order of all the milestones and how to move between them and we’ll be talking about it in the upcoming FREE 4 day event piano practice lab. If you haven’t already reserved your free receipt, you can do so here: Ashleejyoung.com/pianopracticelab It’ll be a great way to learn more about this!

[@Louise-xr5ok]

I can play at home, but it all falls apart in my lesson

[@jeffvair62]

Ashlee, you come up with some of the best expressions on planet earth…😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁💕💕👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Bahahahaha thanks for saying so! Which one are you referring to here?

[@jeffvair62]

I was actually referring to the title picture😊😊it’s perfect! I love everything about these videos-your energy, your positivity, the rock-solid content, and most of all the energy and tempo of your delivery as you convey the information. It comes across very well, and most of all, the videos are fun to watch-anybody watching should be able to see what I see; the information is concise, and you are obviously passionate and authoritative, without being stuffy or egotistical. I also think the balance between talking and demonstrating the concept via playing is very good. I know how hard it is to get that right, while keeping the overall presentation tight. Great job!👍👍💕👍👍

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

@@jeffvair62 well thank you thank you thank you for the extremely kind and thoughtful words!! I’m also happy to hear that the demonstrating is working and that you like the thumbnail hahahab

[@LGCblessed]

hi! I'm glad I came across your channel recently. I just feel weird asking but I'm going to anyway lol I'm a 58 year old who have had piano lessons when I was 8 years old for about 6 years off and on then I never played again until now. I've got a simple keyboard to see if I can go anywhere before investing on a "real" piano. I'm so lost! I use to use sheet music but it seems not to be found anywhere anymore lol what do people do nowadays? I feel like a hundred years old living under a rock! please help! haha

[@Louise-xr5ok]

I am a 57 year old learner. I have a teacher which is invaluable after plodding around for months. Sheet music is available in the public domain also there are lots of books with music in them, depending on your level of

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

No worries at all! Have you joined the upcoming piano practice lab? If not, you’ll get a ton of good info there! Here you go! Click the link and Enter your info - the deets will be sent along! www.ashleejyoung.com/pianopracticelab

[@yjko1028]

"You get comfortable being uncomfortable." Ok, this is my daily food for thought today. When I play an assigned piece next to my teacher, I make all sorts of mistakes I usually don't when playing at home alone. Same even when only one person, say, my brother or sister is hearing me play at my place. I get nervous and anxious.😢 I will have to practice to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Lol. Other tips are equally great. That flexibility of your wrist part and that giving mindless tempo changes won't help you express musicallity are excellent practical advice. I learn everyday. Thanks a lot Ashlee again for sharing your valuable insights.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

You are very welcome and it’s one of my favorite things to remember as well :) so glad you found it helpful!

[@Sundance_]

Eye openning video!

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

@@Sundance_ yay! Happy to hear it :)

[@sunving]

Thank you very much.

[@lizlafranchie5312]

I am in New Zealand and your practice lab is from 4am to 5am nz time. Can I watch a replay?

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Absolutely! Register and you’ll get replays ✅

[@thearm95]

No. 3, I love sharing pieces I've worked so hard on, but they've always been lesser known (or unknown) pieces. Thinking...who would want to hear me play Op.28 no.4 when it's been heard SOOOO many times before, and by so many great players (quite apart from amateurs)? Misguided I might be, but what scares me from attempting to perform any of the (e.g.) Chopin warhorses is an audience thinking...oh no...not yet another middling rendition of this one!😭.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

That’s great that you like to share!! And I know what you mean - I actually prefer the not as famous pieces as well, although I’ve definitely played the well known ones also!

[@rogeralleyne9257]

Slow progress...because "you" won't "slow down"😂😂😂😂... That one was just hanging there waiting to be said!!!😂😂😂😂

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Bahahahahhaa

[@sandrafowkes53]

I never play piano for anyone, not even a teacher! I struggle to even record anything 🙄😂

[@juniorchong4553]

i had officially learn piano since 2021 but still i cant really play well.... some times i feel demotivated ...how can i contact u if u dont mind , via email.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

You can email [e-mail]