5 Steps to INVEST In Yourself! 🕖💰🏫

[@mufelo]

"Steal a man's wallet and he will be poor for a week. Teach him music and how to buy instruments and he will be poor for a lifetime."

[@joshwrightpiano]

Sami Anttila haha great quote Sami!

[@jules153]

Ha ha, but most people will fritter their money on something - better to make it something that enriches your life, like the things in this video ;-)

[@mufelo]

@@joshwrightpiano Indeed. :D

[@lutschkartoffel]

I anticipated where your comment was going but still had to laugh so hard

[@the314Qwerty]

truly inspiring

[@joshwrightpiano]

“There is no more profitable investment than investing in yourself. It is the best investment you can make; you can never go wrong with it. It is the true way to improve yourself to be the best version of you and lets you be able to best serve those around you.” ― Roy T. Bennett

[@jbertucci]

In a more serious tone, work out and spend time in nature. Take care of your health in general.

[@richardszalai5230]

Yeah ... spend time in nature . It calms you down the most .

[@artemtsarevskiy2785]

Instructions unclear, ended up losing my limbs.

[@TanjaStoyan]

Just decided to get a brand new Essex baby grant instead of a new motorcycle. Upgrading to that level from a $300 Winter's musette console was amazing. Now I can really start playing. Thanks for the encouragement, Josh!

[@volen5868]

6:04 all of your videos always inspire me to practice :)

[@joshwrightpiano]

Volen Ivanov glad to hear that Volen!

[@johncotta8288]

You just Justified my layaway purchase of a used grand piano upgrading from my little console piano..lol

[@joshwrightpiano]

John Cotta haha you won’t regret it

[@hrobert745]

Thank you for this. I’m under pressure to get rid of my Steinway grand, but you’ve inspired me to fight harder to keep it. Some people don’t appreciate the size or loudness or classical pieces (especially Rachmaninov) I play.

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

hrobert745 yes we pianists are always such a big problem for our surrounding 😭😂

[@chrisstabb3985]

Step five particularly for me. Binge watching Josh’s VIP masterclass series for a few months motivated me to practice (and practice more effectively)

[@joshwrightpiano]

Chris Stabb thanks Chris! The VIP library is quite huge now, so I’m impressed haha. I hope you enjoyed the video based on your question 2 weeks back - thanks for the great topic for discussion

[@РоссийскаяФедерация-б4я]

Hey, Josh, have you gotten any progress on the Transcendental Etudes? I am also working on the 3 Concert Etudes 1. Il Lamento 2. La Leggierezza and 3. Un Sospiro. I know you have already done a tutorial on Un Sospiro but I'm wondering if you've played the other 2 and if so could you give me any tips, please?

[@josephschepis7258]

Hi Josh: Yes your videos are inspirational and your guidance is practical and when. implemented helps me become better. Thanks.

[@williamhill2221]

We hope Josh wright treasure young gold time to keep / improve piano fingers / fingertips technique young age training. Young knuckle's flexible is gold time. We must know that Knuckle's flexible for different level piano learner and 60 years old to 70 years old pianist are limited.

[@williamhill2221]

Whatever is music industry or science industry or engineering industry or sport industry, invest yourself is time. Cost long time to invest yourself is focus on self research.

[@FelipeDChs]

Thx Josh, your videos are always helping me :)

[@joshwrightpiano]

Bolinho Diva So happy to hear that!

[@elizabethventurini8088]

Josh, what type of computer hardware, camera equipment, or software do you use for video lessons?

[@joym.9870]

Thank you for all of your videos. I find them very helpful. I have been considering a grand piano for sometime but not sure which one to purchase. Please share the brand name and model of your grand piano, and why you made that selection. Thank you.

[@xthetansiblingsx5405]

As a beginner I started off getting a Casio digital piano after about close to a year practice I realised that the digital piano keys isn’t doing great as I am moving towards graded exams. Have made the right choice to upgrade to a upright piano and the feel is very different, it’s a 2nd hand beginner piano but it always keeps me motivated because it is a real piano. I’m at grade 4 now, and saving up for another one. I hope to complete grade 8. That’s my only wish :)

[@christineaisbett8472]

Your videos are a wonderful source of inspiration - thank you!

[@thepianoplayer416]

It's OK to listen to a motivational seminar but the most difficult thing is to listen to another pianist play a flawless performance of the piece you're working on. When you haven't reached that "exceptionally" high level of playing you may feel depressed because someone else will always be better than you or you'd never reach that level.

[@jordidewaard2937]

I sacrificed half of my college money, and worked for 7 of my (I'm currently 18) 16 years (at the time) to buy a Grand piano. And next year I'll be doing my entrance exam for a conservatory ;D. I could've never done it without having access to an actual grand. I can't even think how horrible my life would be without my Grand. It helped me finally beat my depression. It made my dream of going to a conservatory more realistic (maybe not actually, but it felt more realistic). I have been depressed from the age of 8, until I bought that piano (I have a history of child abuse, loneliness, you get it). For the first time in years, I was so happy and whenever I saw my piano I smiled. Nowadays, I have my moments, but most of the time I feel pretty good. But I would still put my piano over anything in life. It's not an instrument to me, it's an angel. It helped me get my life back on track, and helped me overcome my depressing and sad childhood. just felt like I'd share a bit of my story here

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

jordi de waard oh it’s a really inspiring story!! Wish you all the best with your piano 🎹 studyings and even if you choose to do something else hope you’ll be happy and successful in your life!

[@jordidewaard2937]

@@AnnaKhomichkoPianist Thanks a lot ;D. I actually stumbled across one of your videos a while ago. Great playing :P. People like you and Josh truly inspire me, and instead of being disappointed that I am not at neither your, or Josh's level yet it motivates me, and I get reminded of the fact that I still have so much to improve on.

[@ericastier1646]

wonderful video Josh in every way

[@vinnyno.1]

Very inspirational video. This gets me playing again and staying motivated!!!!

[@stevie6178819]

Personally, I've been investing a lot of time in my physical health. I've felt a big difference in my playing.

[@pwnedshift1]

ways to invest in yourself: give me money

[@vettejakes]

Another great video Josh!

[@williamsun3847]

I am really like your piano part which is on the beginning of the every time video

[@Tangent999]

Thanks Josh. This is beyond inspirational.

[@joshwrightpiano]

Tangent999 so happy you enjoyed it!

[@marcelo8602]

Thanks Josh I had studied piano for over six years - was already playing Bach French Suites, Chramer exercises, Haydn Sonata etc - but stopped in 2012 and moved from a huge city to the Coast (state of São Paulo - Brazil). Since then, sometimes I still played at home and felt sorry for the time that I lost and that has passed so fast (faster and faster as we get older). So last month I decided to take back private lessons with my former teacher - I travel back where I once lived just for the lessons. Your videos have been really helpfull and inspirational. I even practice the scales using one of your tips in a 15 minute video from 04/05/2013: going up 2 octaves in parallel motion, out 2 octaves in contrary, then up and down 2, in out 2, down 2. Thank you so much for all these great videos. YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT, TALLENTED TEACHER. I'm sure they have helped and inspired lots of people in and outside America.

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Marcelo Cerqueira so true, he has a great channel!

[@PIANO_LAB]

Excellent advice as always! Thanks Josh!

[@tommeyer3871]

Quality content right here :)

[@user-ny5pk4rd2f]

Hey Josh! Love your videos. Thank u for these amazing videos. What do you think about digital pianos? What would u prefer? A high quality digital piano or low quality upright piano? Sorry for my bad english by the way.

[@joshwrightpiano]

just bored I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. That’s a tough call - if we got specific and said a 30 year old beat-up Yamaha upright vs. a brand new Nord Stage 4 piano, then I’d take the Nord. But even a mediocre upright will at least give you the real hammer-action that keyboards can only imitate

[@thomaskamlowski5266]

Josh, I bought your course some years ago and I still remeber to implement your tips into my practise. Now I invested money to play piano on the streets. Earn me a living and practise at the same time, make important experience with different audience And also due to you I can share classic music to people. And inspire a lot of friends to start playing (: I would also love to play with a grand piano 🤗 when I find the investment, I will Update from piano to grand!

[@markharris8254]

You have no idea how inspirational your videos have been for me. Thank you, Josh. Best wishes to your teaching and performance career!

[@patolorde]

Josh, you did a book suggestion but i forgot, make anotherrrrrrrr

[@joshwrightpiano]

Rodrigo Pato “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown and “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle :)

[@ItsTheMojo]

I'm planning on buying a new digital piano near the end of the year - apart from anything else I simply don't have the space even for an upright. I'm wondering what people who have digital pianos recommend. I'm expecting to spend in the £750 to £1000 range. I used to have a Casio Privia 330PX which I liked, but moved to a new country and couldn't ship it with me. That model isn't available anymore and rather than just buy another Casio, I'm wondering what others think. I know there are also Kawais, Yamahas and Rolands the likely fit into the price range.

[@composenberg]

Interesting what you say about having a decent instrument to improve your playing. It seems that when I had access to good grands, my playing got much better. I am currently paying for the restoration of a Mason & Hamlin grand, albeit a smaller one-5'8", but it's a good instrument, and I know that my playing will improve with it. I can't practice for long on my Yamaha upright even though I'm thankful to have it.

[@GodFearsome]

(I've posted this comment on a older video but i guess you didn't see it, i'll post it again here so maybe you can answer my question if you can) Thanks for the propractice videos! I was wondering, the piece of cloth you're using to cover the sheetmusic holder ( i don't know what its called precisely, english is not my main language, sorry) is some special kind of cloth designed precisely for that use? (if so could you link me where to buy it, please?) Or you just used some random cover? Thanks again

[@rodsalvador3608]

Can confirm! I had not progressed for decades until we took the plunge and purchased an old Steinway O. I'm suddenly developing technique I never could as a youth. There are affordable grands out there (that may eventually need some work), but will serve you well as a practice instrument and return dividends. If you are able, I do recommend splurging on a good instrument.

[@ballistix9275]

Great video and a largely underrated channel. I started on a 61 key light up Casio keyboard and self taught my first few songs (Everglow, Strobe and Faded) as my interest grew all I wanted was a full sized, weighted keyboard and after months and months of saving I bought a Yamaha P125 and I thought I had made it, the excitement I felt knowing I got to go home after work and have access to a fully sized weighted Piano was everything. 10 months later and my playing is on a completely different level, I'm still a noob compared to pro's and my keyboard is far from pro standard but it kept increasing my motivation to learn and practice more. Now I've finally started taking lessons to learn sight reading and help my overall technical and theoretical progression. My point being, Music is an extremely unique, ubiquitous journey, once you start and it grips you it becomes hard to think about or do anything else, for me it started as a hobby as a way to challenge myself and now I'm in a place where I want to eventually make a career out of it. If you love it stay consistent and don't deviate from your goals, today's practice/input is tomorrow's results and its really what you do everyday that will determine your success at instrumentation. Good luck to everyone!

[@FelipeDChs]

congrats dude I'll get a yamaha p-125 too, probably in the end of the year :) I'm self taught too, i have been playing for 1 year and learned 1 chopin etude and some of his preludes, but I'm tired of playing on a yamaha psr-255 with non weighted keys gezz.

[@ballistix9275]

@@FelipeDChs nice man! Once my sight reading is up to scatch I hope to get into some classical pieces. You'll enjoy the P125, it has quite a heavy action for a digital so is definitely a serious hand workout coming from non-weighted. Best of luck!

[@FelipeDChs]

@@ballistix9275 Thx dude :)

[@jbertucci]

Waiting for a motorized grand piano that can transport the whole family. Until then, I'll keep our car and the CASIO CDP-230.

[@tbgames2761]

Thanks for the videos they’re always helpful :)

[@leona7522]

I can vouch for ALL these 5 tips as being highly effective in accelerating one’s progress.Especially the gear and expertise ones.The ProPractice videos have substantially and rapidly boosted speed, articulation, and overall sound quality with difficult works.There’s a new solidity about my repetoire now.If you have the ears to hear, and the means to practice, these videos WORK!

[@ericspianoschool]

Sharpen that saw. Step 7 of 7 habits of highly effective people!

[@sudaknot]

i just wanted to say that sometimes i actively watch these videos and practice along with them and other times i just have them playing in the background while i do the dishes or something. for me these videos are definitely motivating/inspiring/encouraging so thankyou!

[@sinophilia]

PianoWorld's forums and their quarterly virtual recitals have been a great environment and the source of plenty of motivation for me as an adult beginner. Also buying a beautiful (second-hand upright, not very expensive) acoustic piano after 1 year of starting was a real boost, also because it forced me to practice without worrying about people listening! Digitals are great but nothing beats a real piano. After 7 years I crave a grand, I just don't have enough space for it!

[@milliemanalili910]

I really like this content Josh. Very timely too as I was having second thoughts if i'm doing the right thing on investing so much in my music. But yes, no money is wasted on investing in yourself. Will buy asap that overdue piano I really need too haha 🙊 thanks for the great content as always! More power to you 👍

[@brandonmacey964]

First view. First thumbs up. God bless Josh love your videos

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thanks Brandon! I appreciate your friendship and support

[@richardszalai5230]

1000$ light on a 1000000$ pianist :D I hope you have a wonderfull week Josh !

[@PeterHontaru]

Thank you Josh for another great video. I particularly liked 3. I now take part in piano recitals every two months or so which are pushing me to a new level. And your channel definitely helps with 5.

[@benjamincollins8559]

I listen to Alan Menken songs played by piano for my inspiration.

[@thaddaeusmurray2979]

What’s that intro song

[@volen5868]

SoulKingAnime Liszt Paganini etude 6

[@JoergPelzer]

yes! Time, gear and inspiration

[@TommysPianoCorner]

I’m glad I seem to be doing most of them - inspires me to do yet more.

[@peterschussmullergarciafil1315]

cara vc é fera um dia vou te conhecer pessoalmentetopissimo

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

VERY good tips!

[@rodney1234ize]

thank you for this video.

[@jbertucci]

4:03 also invest in a good handkerchief hahahha ;)

[@jarjuicemachine]

1:48 *Whatever it takes*

[@amoryblaine2123]

I want that intro to be a whole piece

[@Klaverskolen]

You are always so nicely dressed - a real gentleman I think (I am not gay lol).

[@richardlehoux]

What’s his piano?

[@joshwrightpiano]

Richard Lehoux Hamburg Steinway Model 0 from the 1970’s

[@classicalmusiclover4029]

Great video!

[@rotsteineva]

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[@mcrettable]

Rach 3 wasn’t THE hardest? Haha wow

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

NickB it really depends on your hands! For some people playing Rach 3 easily Mozart or Chopin is a nightmare

[@Miksu__]

What's your opinion on actually good keyboards? The new ones that have good voicing and a very real feel. I'm thinking about getting one instead of an upright one, am I making a mistake?

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

MiksuOW it really depends on the model, some very expensive electronic pianos can replace the upright piano but I guess professional pianists will just always prefer an acoustic instrument. I would personally recommend still to stick to an upright piano if it’s a good one

[@Miksu__]

@@AnnaKhomichkoPianist The thing is, I can get a decent upright with 2000 euros, but I can get a really good electronic one with 2k. I'm also moving out in a couple of years, so it will be much easier to play the electronic one with headphones on in an apartment building than play a real one and annoy the neighbors. My family would probably also appreciate if I played with headphones on instead of normally

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

MiksuOW if it mostly the question of the silence and space, of course it's fine. Being a professional concert pianist I have the same problems living in an apartment with neighbors and have to practice 6+ hours per day. We have here in Germany a genius solution for people like me, renting a baby grand or an upright piano from Yamaha with a silent system (a real acoustic instrument with an electronic version built inside), you can check it out. Maybe something for you as well

[@Miksu__]

@@AnnaKhomichkoPianist The one I'm checking out might be the kind you're talking about. I'm thinking about buying either the Roland HP704 or the Kawai CA58

[@nicholasperez2278]

For me, its patience. However, it pays off once you see the result of practicing.

[@joshwrightpiano]

CheeseyMan I agree!