Come to a Piano Competition with Us! ~ 2022 MTAC Piano Concerto Solo Competition State Final

My student Luke Qiao recently competed in the final round of the 2022 Piano Concerto Solo Competition organized by the Music Teachers' Association of California. I would like to share our journey with you, giving you an insider's look at the competition, taking you to see the backstage scenes as we navigate through the evening.
Soloist: Luke Qiao
Accompanist: Dmitriy Cogan
Watch Luke's complete performance: • Chopin Concerto No. 1 ...
Watch my previous video, "How Can You Stand Out at Piano Competitions?" • How Can You Stand Out ...

[@kanguu]

I'm so proud of you Luke! Congratulations!

[@CyrusandAurelius]

Thank you so much for this human interest video! I wish more channels would mix in videos like these with their tutorial videos! Usually it seems instructors are more nervous than students!

[@tingtingzhang]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ji94552]

Thank you for sharing this video and a huge congratulations to you and Luke! I love his sensitivity and colors. May I ask how long you have been teaching Luke? I'm a MTAC member in Castro Valley, CA. By the way, Dmitry Cogan is a treasure.

[@tingtingzhang]

Thank you so much for your warm message. I've been teaching Luke since he was 10, a very talented and hard-working student!

[@ji94552]

@@tingtingzhang Congratulations! You taught him well.

[@cocochen9479]

Thanks for sharing. May I know how long have you guys been working on this piece? Thanks.

[@tingtingzhang]

About 4 months before the Regional competition, then 1 more month before the State Final.