How to Stay Motivated at the Piano (When the Going Gets Tough)

[@dangerousbutterknife7988]

Once I was way too motivated and nearly dislocated my wrist

[@drago7837]

Jill Schroedl wat

[@julienb5925]

Lol man

[@monugupta32]

Hahahaha

[@dizzatan4763]

this is me:")

[@maxwellli7057]

o no u tried La Campanella didnt u...

[@sadcottonballdog]

I don't really like people listening to me playing the piano, or even near me when I'm playing. So how do I like, deal with that??

[@DNAnielsama]

Hi! I had that kind of feeling a couple of years ago. What I did to conquer that dislike was start playing the piano in a room where people had stuff to do. I just made sure that I was in a situation where nobody cared if someone was playing the piano(they were focusing on something, etc). Then, I moved up to playing the piano with a close friend listening to me. And then more; until I was able to play in front of a crowd with not much hesitation. Anyways, the point is to start small. Hope this helps!

[@sadcottonballdog]

Daniel Fernandez thank you so much for the tips and such! This is such a great method! Why didn’t I think of this?! 😜😆 Now that I know this thing, I think I can try this out, and it might just work! Thank you once again, and once more! Thank you! 😄😋

[@DNAnielsama]

Jennifer Huela That's great if it helps :) Always try to work upwards. Make mistakes, and fail as early and as often as possible. That way you'll make lesser mistakes once you're up on stage(or playing in front of many people in general). Tell me how it went once you try it out :)

[@ibuprofen303]

Get yourself a digital piano and use headphones.

[@flexw1ndnat1on15]

Maybe push them away from you.

[@MarsLos10]

When I need motivation I watch your videos 'cause you're awesome

[@PianotvNet]

I'm glad you find them motivating!

[@sprousehangout951]

Yeah u keep my fire burning

[@resym7734]

Me too😊😊

[@adolescenterevoltado9008]

@@sprousehangout951 bruh

[@rebeccalee2507]

Piano mountain is such a cute idea and would work for lots of things - like motivation to write or exercise.

[@toliet123]

Whenever i feel like not practicing, I always listen to Liszt's 'Un Sospiro' or 'Liebestraum' (two of my most fave pieces) and think if i will not practice, i wont be able to play that in my life. And Im still a beginner, and just started practicing my first musical piece which is Petzold's Minuet in G Major 😃

[@soggybiscuits4086]

I love practicing piano because I know that every time I practice it's only helping me to get better!

[@tanihehe]

Hi! This is an old video. I'm 15 and i used to watch you when i was 12 and i was really good at piano but now i've lost motivation. My friend told me to play a song and i just randomly played it and she fangirled and that just remembered me about the times i played music and made people happy so...yeah...i'm back at it again!!

[@monugupta32]

I think social motivation really works, for example I notice that I'm way more motivated when I'm learning a piece for somebody rather than myself. The goal of how it'll make the person happy just pushes me to work hard. Self motivation is equally important & that's something I need some work with..

[@tanihehe]

@@monugupta32 agreed...motivating myself is a much harder task

[@CadenzaPiano]

I so agree with the advice "compare to yourself in the past". My main reason for my youtube channel : I feel so powerful when I listen to an old video and see the progress accomplished! There is even someone who told me my progressions inspired him! This is so rewarding! I had a little thought when you spoke about "too big goals". I always do that! But it is not a motivation problem for now. I don't mind practicing a piece for 6-8 months, as long as there is progress and as long as my pieces are at different level of achievent (one at the beggining, one at the polishing phase, and some other in between). Long term goal : Chopin's etudes. :D

[@shouqable]

I just came back from a piano recital where the pianist played 4 sonatas and I can say I REALLY motivated. Loved the video thank you for posting it

[@PianotvNet]

+Shouq 4 sonatas?! That's amazing! Yeah that would definitely be motivating/inspiring. :)

[@shouqable]

yup ! you should check him out on ig @faisal_liszt

[@PianotvNet]

Done and done!

[@pjdahmen]

A good way is start mini Habit ,so you can play very small phrases.Thank you for the great tutorial, today.

[@benjaminbrown5245]

I think that the thing that really works too as a pianist is just hearing what other pianists have to say, and really realizing that we are all in the piano playing world together. Hearing what everyone has to say, and commenting on their channels is pretty awesome and motivating as well. Sometimes, that is how I start my day before getting on the piano. Although, I am playing every single day from morning to night. I think that the only time I don’t get on the channels is when I have to go off to work and play a gig. The only time I am not playing the keys is when I am eating or sleeping lol!!!!!! The rest of the time is at the piano. Also I have heard many pianists say when we talk about something even in my local area is they will tend to say. “Oh. I am not that great.” Lol!!!!!! I had a waitress who is a pianist last Friday night at a dinner gig when I was done tell me because I played the whole gig and gave her a flash drive with some music I did and she told me that she was super excited to recieve it. I told her “I would love to hear you play the piano some day when you have a minute.” She told me “Well, i will but i am not at all that great like you.” Have you ever come across fellow pianists who tell you “Well, I am not that great.” I don’t know how many times i have heard fellow pianists when talking to them and you ask them to play something for you they will tell you “Well, I sure will but I am not that great at it.” Lol!!!!!!! Let me know. I would love to hear about it. Thanks Alisha.

[@mariafilippoglou5513]

I really needed this video right now. your videos make me keep practicing and hoping that one day I'll play like those I watch on KZbin

[@DonnaHarrisMusicStudio]

Great video. It's good to be reminded about these things. I often feel like there's so much to do and sometimes that can cause me to hesitate to practice. I always include pieces that are fun for me to learn though.

[@GarryBurgess]

I try to put in my focused practise to learn new things. My level is what it is. I can't always control the outcome, but I can control the focused time that I put into it, and I try to be consistent at it, and keep track of it.

[@EricRinehartPiano]

Coming to this picks me up just listening to Allysia and her bubbly personality

[@alexandrefelipealmeidacost347]

When i feel demotivated i watch some youtube videos, like yours. It gives some extra energy to practice, i dont know. Although i must say that those little asians playing songs much better than me at the age of 4 is a little bit frustating. Anyway, any tips of cool songs to learn for a year 2 of piano ?

[@endustsyn128]

Nezeb if you play jazz piano learn minor Swing - Django Reinhardt. For classical piano pick up a Bach collection of 2 part inventions and 3 part inventions / simphonys. Or some easier Chopin etüdes ( like op12 no 3)

[@noahkaplan6327]

ive been playing piano for 10 years now. i love it with a passion. im trying to prepare for my audition to berklee college of music next fall but lately it seems that the fire has went out. i feel like i cant make any progress and im worried. i need help.

[@adctm]

Hope everything went well with your audition!!

[@allsmithify]

Thank you !! This really helped me, I started out playing for fun as my goal over the summer, I work too jobs and I ended up dreading learning because I was making it a chore instead of having fun and making it a hobby.

[@Ladywhistledown1111]

I watch your videos when i need a little motivation. :)

[@inidaonedance]

thank you!!!

[@thefamilyseed2415]

Great video my daughter stays motivated by doing homework and checking off assignments

[@elusivemel]

Good pep talk. I'm pumped now!

[@pigofthecosmos9250]

Thanks for the vid! +pianoTV Really helps :)

[@AccordionandViolinlife]

Very motivating and inspirational

[@arock8586]

I think it's amazing how not one single person has disliked this video in one entire year

[@agapezoraa]

About what you said about playing a song you don't like and just let it go, what about if you have a teacher and you kinda HAVE too? There is this one song I've been stuck on and can never perfect but I can't move on because I have a book my teacher gave that I have to complete. I've taken a break for almost 2 months thanks to plans on my lesson days lol but I still can't even touch my piano. This was inspiring to watch but I still feel depressed about not being able to be good after like 3 years. I can only read the basic notes too. Helllllpppp

[@memedreams8558]

I listen to Winter's Wind when I need motivation bc I'm trying to work to that song.

[@dnjj1845]

good advice, thanks

[@FRODOPIANO]

Thank you for the tips! I lost motivation a few months ago and I think it's because a for me difficult piece kind of burned me out

[@michellek.392]

Yaas piano queen! No dislikes yet, honey. That means you're our perfect queen 😍

[@maxwellli7057]

are my headphones broken or is the audio messed up at some parts

[@GitaGhasemi]

8:01 Just a mark for myself.

[@arber7240]

When i need motivation i pick up an easy piece and finish it asap lol

[@richardhawkins2647]

That hair colour and style really suits you.

[@estherrascon5647]

so.... my older sister was my teacher and she got married so im kinda self taught, usually I have a problem with staying motivated! I really like to play some days but others I fell like WHATS THE POINT? any advice?

[@kymib2real820]

I dont have a goal my parents just want me to learn

[@TheBakingGirlShow]

then u're wasting time

[@agapezoraa]

Same. But I like music.

[@bojackbutterscotchhorseman3091]

Eva M he will be grateful later

[@DanDAlittleMan]

Same

[@bartoszmaj8691]

Jiji E or he’ll never touch the piano again because it tainted his childhood

[@gabbybenzor3614]

My mom said that I have to quit piano because I’m not taking it seriously, I’m doing the best I can to improve and other things, I’m really scared and my mom thinks I’m rushing, and I’m taking my time! My mom doesn’t support me anymore and she thinks it’s a waste of money. Pls give me advice

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

How about when there seems to be no progress being made? Especially with really difficult stuff (Chopin Ballade 4 for me right now) - how to get motivated then :( That, and dat Ratch-maninoff lolol

[@daniellee2965]

that's normal. Piano progress is erratic, unlike practice (unless you don't practice regularly), so you'll have days when your progress is soaring, but some days when you just don't seem to get any progress. But if you're practicing well (unless your piano bench is switched to a different level), you're actually accumulating progress into more short bursts of awesome progress. You're welcome.

[@experiFilm]

Here after watching Chopin competition videos 😞

[@rogerborduas5323]

Good advice, but way to intense, for me, you talk to fast.