HOW to be a Violin Prodigy ... (Asian Secret Formula)

Watch this video if you want to play like a prodigy.
In this video, you are going to learn how to become a violin prodigy. I'll be sharing with you the "Paganini/Asian" secret formula, which is one of the key ingredients to becoming a prodigy.
If you're serious about becoming a world-class violinist, then you need to learn this secret formula. I'll be guiding you through the steps necessary to achieve virtuosity on the violin, and by the end of the video, you'll know how to practice like a prodigy!
We will be reacting to YoEun Seol playing various crazy pieces on the violin like Paganini, Caprice 1 and Der Erlkönig on the violin. Here's her channel: / @seolyoeun
Go practice.

[@dvides89]

Man the Mom responded, that’s alot. Prodigies are an achievement for parents as well, it’s not easy to nurture talent.

[@ViolinMechanic]

Legends are born, not created. jkjkjkjkjkjkjkkjkjkjkjkjkjk :))))))))

[@dvides89]

@@ViolinMechanic if you can understand that reference slowly, you can understand it quickly.

[@markdavis9505]

no dinner unless you can play this correctly

[@faithfrancisco9829]

I love Yo-Eun she has honestly grown to be a sweetheart despite any stereotypes. And as an Asian, I can definitely confirm that all Asians in general already have the secret formula: Asian family members…😂 but anyway, when I was three years old I was definitely not as impressive as Yo-Eun, but here are my musical accomplishments: When I was the same age as Yo-Eun, I had a desire to play the violin as I was in awe with it and other people I had heard play it. I have always had a natural ear for music and when I was little I went to music theory classes and a lot of different music programs with not just me but my mom and sisters. As well as playing violin, before I started playing I had started to sing, and I studied music as well as Yo-Eun did, and I played the recorder first before I started the violin and continued it from when I was 3 or 4 until I was 9, and I was really good at playing it and I even entered competitions with it and played in performances, with previous natural talent and ear for music as well as the extra studies, I was able to read treble clef music by the time I was 4, bass clef at 7, and alto clef at 9. With violin I have also gained a lot of musical knowledge over the years and I have performed at many different venues all around Texas and one in New Mexico and one in Arizona. I have been in 4 or 5 different orchestras and I am about to audition for one I recently got accepted to audition for. I play violin at a college level or a music grade 7 or 8 (depending on what pieces I play) and I am about to start private lessons with a college violin professor at UNT and I have gotten the chance to be a part of the UTEP strings project in El Paso Texas and through that, take private lessons with a college major as well as a couple of others at local colleges through programs I have been in and that helped me grow a lot as a violinist and overall musician. I am trying out for my first international competition next year in 2024 or depending if I’m ready or not 2025. As well as violin, currently, I am also playing the clarinet and this will be my 3rd year playing clarinet and I have played in 2 different bands so far and in my previous band we played in two competitions. This year for band I am trying out to be all-region and all-state in clarinet. I also play piano and I started playing at the same time as clarinet but I play more for fun with piano. But anyway, I’m now 14 about to be 15 and next year will be my 7th year playing violin and even though I still can’t play as crazy pieces as Yo-Eun, I have made a lot of musical accomplishments as well as some I haven’t listed. Anyway, I love you all!!!🥰keep practicing and don’t get discouraged!

[@edwardpan576]

My family was running a furniture store in Taiwan growing up. Mom being busy and working 12-16 hour days didn't have enough time to process all of the papers. So when I was 5, mom made me pickup Excel so that I can do a lot of the documents for her after school ended at 5 (including after school). Mostly sorting and organizational work. Though it really helped me grasp how math worked earlier using the data tables n stuff. We started doing multiplication, division, fractions, and basic geometry at around 2nd grade. Whereas I think when I came to the states they didn't really do much of it till 4th grade. I played violin too, nowhere close to prodigy level. I'm thinking at this point it's more a lifestyle difference between some kids in East Asian countries compared to the US. My cousins who grew up in the states always had more "play" time, and time to be more creative.

[@LucaTrinh1234]

Im struggling playing twinkle twinkle when i was 10. She is an npc. I refuse to believe she is real.

[@gmnotyet]

#TMFINR

[@krystal62591]

She's not an npc, she's the Player. Speed-levelling like a mf. It's the rest of us milling around in the background being unremarkable who are the npcs.

[@RailGunViolin]

I think that more than anything this just goes to show how loving what you do and dedicating time to do some would take you to great places I think it’s awesome that she smiles and enjoys herself which is the most important thing , congrats to her she’s a superstar

[@RailGunViolin]

@@MishaSkripach while I’m sure that talent also has a part in this. I think just saying that its talent kind of undermines the amount of work she had to put to get to where’s she’s at right now. In general it’s also hard to say it’s talent cause you can really test or quantity talent while you can do so for hard work and hours practiced

[@ayushrudra8600]

bruh imagine in her school the other kids start learning like scales and stuff and shes here flexing her paganini while being better than the school teacher lmao

[@simathepotato]

I'm a big fan of YoEun Seol ❤❤❤ Thanks a lot for this video!!! I hope ur gonna be fine 😅🙏

[@ViolinMechanic]

She's really incredible and her journey truly is encouraging!

[@BlackViolinist_]

After watching this video I sold my violin and turned towards taking my family business to heart😞🤦

[@torn20blivion32]

I started violin at 9 and she made like 3 years of my progress in 1 year

[@torn20blivion32]

@@MishaSkripach I mean in the girl’s 1 year of playing violin she played songs I’ve played throughout 3 years

[@jhonnybacon123]

This channel is going really well, good job and keep it up. 👍

[@ViolinMechanic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@madalindanciu5158]

Paganini smiles and laughs at us when we try to play what he had write

[@RiaS825]

Your mom sounds like my grandmother! Her Indian-ness put me in singing classes since I was 4!

[@ViolinMechanic]

Hahaha!

[@ellasarintamara]

😂 Me too, my mom has been sending me to opera classes from when I was 4

[@TKDCuber]

Nice vid! Funny thing, I recently recommended her to you.

[@Phymacss]

Chloe Chua and Christian Li are awesome as well! I recommend everyone to watch their performances, especially the Menuhin competition ones!

[@harusaze]

Before i started to learn violin, I really love child prodigies especially this girl in the video. But after I start learning violin, I'm starting to hate them lmao😂😂

[@icarowaisman130]

its the first time I hear about this Hrimaly Scale-Studies, now I'm gonna try it, of course rsrs. greetings from Brazil

[@ViolinMechanic]

I took some time to look them over and they can be very useful. its a good scale system!

[@RAC-FER]

I applaud her parents! Love your reactions 😅

[@ViolinMechanic]

And her teachers!

[@ЗАЕДНОНАПЪТЯ]

Nice video

[@Kerry-i4s]

5:05 Roman Kim probably smiled while practicing GSTK

[@CamoLoTiProd]

I was helping my family fix the TV and reading around a 1st grade level. Couldn't fluently talk until I was 5 bc of my Asperger Syndrome.

[@retiredteacher6289]

YoEun's Mom told me that when she was 2 she went to a friend's music lesson. When she got home she asked for s violin. Her Mom said okay when you get older but she kept pestering her Mom until she gave in. Then YoEun slept with it and it was the first thing she reached for when she awoke. Her Mom never made her practice but sometimes had to make her stop. The rest is history. At 4 she was composing.

[@molekyyli]

No, you have to practice 40 hours a day to become a prodigy. :)

[@Kerry-i4s]

At 3 years old, as a Brazilian, I was speaking english.

[@portlyoldman]

Love your channel 😎 I’m an adult learner (68) just learning for fun 😁 (Please shave the neck beard if you can 🤪 )

[@ViolinMechanic]

Nice to meet you and thanks for stopping by! :)

[@robertzsizsnyovski8657]

9:48

[@rebeccachang457]

Now she launches into Ysaye Ballad😂

[@rebeccachang457]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWeXY5eblpaaeJosi=dBRP5bS8plLsLPBB

[@prasenjitmushahary2507]

I m sorry bro.. honestly I feel your pain... I m also having the same feeling that i should stop playing 😂😂😂

[@huitrecouture]

A documentary shows her as a baby kid around 5 fooling around her play room always drawn back to the violin or literally writing songs. She was anotating her sheet music. "Rabbit", "Viking" so she'd know what emotions to convey. The film maker asked "How do you know how to play all these songs?" And she said "Because I have ears."

[@Sannya1803]

Can you link it please?

[@sheilatobytom]

hey dude, excuse me, suzuki method is not for beginners, it brings a beginner up to the mozart concertos, please let me know that you saw this comment!!

[@thwrealmarcosm]

ego crushed

[@ivanavilestorres955]

I’m more depressed btw

[@Anastasia-sz2qp]

The one thing about prodigies is with people like yo eun sol playing erlkonig if you listen to her she cant play it properly. Its very easy to find a prodigie play a hard piece like erlkonig but extremely difficult to find one that plays it well.

[@maibamryan]

I am defeated now. I am still struggling to play nessun dorma in school and now this person played Paganini. Noooooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bw2082]

Roses are red, violets are blue, there’s always an asian kid better than you. 😂😂😂

[@screamingpiano]

My daughter is nearly 3 years old and isn't toilet trained yet😆WELP there's our star prodigy dreams dashed 🤣 Great channel BTW!!

[@retiredteacher6289]

YoEun's Mom told me that when she was 2 she went to a friend's music lesson. When she got home she asked for s violin. Her Mom said okay when you get older but she kept pestering her Mom until she gave in. Then YoEun slept with it and it was the first thing she reached for when she awoke. Her Mom never made her practice but sometimes had to make her stop. The rest is history. At 4 she was composing.

[@mikey27]

Speaking of prodigies, you have checked out Roman Kim's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik? It would be interesting to see your reaction to his insane solo.

[@AndreLafebre-dd2lv]

The best version I have ever heard. It has to be played in a echoey building otherwise it sounds "chopped up".

[@Tyler_Kwak]

He did! Titled I just found paganini 2.0 and he also watched his Beethoven symphony number 5 and god save the king, and recently did an interview with him!

[@adelaidefoster7320]

she played with Ray Chen recently

[@audreyjohnston6879]

She’s at that level 🎉

[@fateindustry]

I didnt start violin until I was 10. It took me 20 years to figure out myself how to play Paganini caprice 1 before I took it on a church recital stage and several live performances. Wasnt even able to play it in high school. Now I prep for professional auditions, but honestly, I think child prodigies learn exceptionally quick and instantly demonstrate star quality in their play early in their childhood. Hard to find and rare to find such talents.

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

This little girl loves to play. You can see that. And that is the most important of all. I first saw her videos when she was around 3, 4 years old and I was 59 and only just started playing the violin. I am almost 66 now and still playing. So, I never had a prodigy complex. I realised: you can never achieve this. You didn't start at age 2. Also I should study more scales than I do.

[@DanleyBae]

The fact that she has a passive flex that can ruin people's self esteem by just PLAYING 😂

[@ViolinMechanic]

my head to this day can't get over the fact that she was no longer a beginner at 5 years old. I still play like a beginner in my twenties...

[@jackwilloughby239]

At six years old, he began studying the violin. Three years later, he was a featured soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, playing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. Who? Joe Morello, The drummer for Dave Brubeck. No Suzuki, no Secret Asian formula, No Starting at the age of Two.

[@RiaS825]

And I’m just playing gavotte at 14. At least I’m good at maths

[@kimy-vo8yt]

STOPPPP I WAS PRACTIC8NG GAVOTTE AT 16 I- 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@livori624]

You know these Asian prodigies are probably like maths competition winners

[@zebracado9401]

Your first mistake is limiting yourself to 24 hours a day, you need at least 40 to have a chance

[@boriswilsoncreations]

12:15 we all know that you can't just practice 24 hours a day, everybody knows that you can only practice at least 40 hours a day

[@bobdagranny7431]

Great video, my conclusion is that prodigies just learn to download hacks earlier than everyone else

[@audreyjohnston6879]

7:05 correction: the only people who can play this are Hilary Hahn, Leia Zhu, and now Seol YoEun (who’s TEN) And Merei Togashi

[@sheilatobytom]

and BTW hilary hahn is also a suzuki method alumni and proud of it!!!

[@RiaS825]

The only time I smile is…never

[@ViolinMechanic]

We've all been there lol

[@awesomephoenix9515]

nah man, all asian mums expect their child to play 40 hours a day

[@rafasellavo]

And that why I studied engineering :(

[@smithmusicstudies]

I did Suzuki and Hrimaly scales. I don’t play like her 😂

[@ViolinMechanic]

😂 welcome to the team

[@talesofthedeparted]

9:26 "Have you ever heard of such a thing, being a beginner at something until you’re five years old?" Language

[@paperaviation147]

The girls that get it, get it. And the girls that don't, don't.

[@enchiladaem]

I love this video. Thank you for the laughs and the lessons😅

[@frédéricchopin.9479]

She smiled at violin mechanic at 4:10 when he stand up

[@erikaatkinson9345]

C'mon, you know the secret: Practice 40 hours a day. Like Ling Ling. 🎻

[@prasenjitmushahary2507]

It seems like her smile is evil like telling us "U guys stop playing dumbos"😂😂😂 just a joke😂

[@vralicia]

I gave up on perfectionism bc there will always be an Asian child doing it better and faster than me so the pressure is off 😂

[@robertzsizsnyovski8657]

9:45

[@robertzsizsnyovski8657]

9:50

[@robertzsizsnyovski8657]

9:52

[@thatwiggatako7419]

Hear me out , what if prodigies are just people who unlocked their consciousness earlier

[@j28ef]

Child prodigies are the result of 1) natural talent 2) resilience 3) and parent's nurturing from an early age. I started violin at 9 and unfortunately, despite being a quick learner, I was already behind the kids who started at 5. I did not get accepted into the most prestigious youth orchestra in my state. As an adult, trying to teach my 5 year old, it's quite clear to me that he does not have the patience and resilience for this instrument yet. Violin is unnatural to play: pressing fingers down works against holding up the violin. He gets frustrated at failure and doesn't want to try again. It takes a lot for a child to deal with that constant struggle. For now, he likes the piano and actually wants to practice, so we are putting violin on hold.

[@VgerT]

Here is a masterclass she took at 9: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5qTk6N9o5qgkLs And about how to be a prodigy, please refer to the following 4 min on this clip (another little Goddess now 17): kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2K2k416Z5djY6M

[@mightymerkins]

I've always thought I was gonna be a violin prodigy because my family that is alive all play an instrument that is a different instrument for each member, so maybe I was talented at violin.

[@teckyify]

Dude, stop torturing yourself. This is the path to the dark side.. P.s. Don't stop

[@Airbender1802]

10:24 that paper is pretty old. in the Russian sentences there is the letter ъ after the words which don’t end with vowels. This is the way people wrote in the past (There’s no reason to point it, it’s just something I noticed)

[@renaudlapierre8091]

your reaction is legend in that Paganini lol

[@audenisarat8179]

i genuinely love this video so much 😹😹😺

[@WONGANNAMoe-rk3iu]

lol, self esteem got destroy

[@JuanMolina-tl2xc]

The bell makes no sound 😭

[@yu-tinglee9659]

love this vid

[@robertrobles4028]

Boy genius Menuhin?

[@viniminis]

❤❤❤

[@Wolfrey1295]

Do you know we use smile to pretend the pain

[@Wolfrey1295]

When we play List

[@nmsland426]

When she is 7 years old and playing Paganini, I`m not Asian any longer.

[@Wolfrey1295]

They said 8 is too old for playing the violin ( I am an Asian )