I Snuck Into Juilliard To Interrogate Pianists In Their Practice Rooms

[@benjaminniemczyk]

Glad to see non-famous musicians being interviewed. These young, brilliant students bring a freshness that is badly needed. Thank you! Really great video.

[@colinjames2469]

Clueless. @@baronvonlichtenstein

[@srothbardt]

Do you mean 85percent of pop musicians???

[@BreadBoi-0]

@@baronvonlichtensteinMartha Argerich, Yuja Wang, Lang Lang, Seong Jin Cho, Yunchan Lim, Dmitri Shishkin, Vikingur Olafsson, the list goes on. What are you on about? We’re talking about classical performance musicians, not pop and rock.

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

@@BreadBoi-0 True. I was talking about people who create music from their imagination.

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

@@BreadBoi-0 Seriously, though. There is nothing more impressive than someone playing a complex piano piece from memory. I'm just saying most modern songwriters don't really know what we're doing. We just figure out how to play what we hear in our heads.

[@shilloshillos]

Don't you love these kids... so dedicated, focused, putting effort into creating beauty....its just so gratifying to see..and hear...

[@Falaxuper]

It's only a shame those young, talented musicians in those posh schools are trained to replicate the same old crap that has been done, dissected, put in the ground, reanimated, microwaved and put on display over and over and over for literal hundreds of years... Maybe it's a personal thing, but I'm really not interested in hearing the exact same interpretation of the exact same Chopin etudes for the millionth time. I'd rather listen to an improvised, impromptu... anything really, but classical schools don't put emphasis on creation in their instrumental performance programs. Improv doesn't have to mean jazz, but the world of classical music is too stuck up in the eighteen hundreds to understand that. The talent and love for music these young people have will be used up to produce music everyone's already heard, and can access online for free...

[@elliotarundella7581]

@@Falaxuper Jeez, I think this is just you. Is it really that hard to see that classical music interests them and that they enjoy playing it? They wouldn't have made it to Juilliard without enjoying their craft. The concept that something is uninteresting or 'microwaved' just because it was composed a few decades or centuries ago I think is kind of stupid. Sure, you might just be a jazz person, but I'm sick of young, arrogant people telling everyone how and they are just because they don't like classical music.

[@christinepolacek1116]

@@Falaxuperagree … better learn to play other styles … classical is very limiting…. How many become concert pianist ?? Still I love the music 🎶

[@Remour]

@@Falaxuperagree. It only makes the distance between the groups of composers and musicians grow more imo. You will always find that the with ratio of composers and instrumentalists in universities, there are always more instrumentalists than composers.

[@victoza9232]

...and so unemployed in 4 years.😄

[@lnebres]

Were I independently wealthy, there wouldn’t be a period in this amount. I loved these spontaneous interviews with extraordinary young pianists. Mahalo!

[@Dulce_Domum]

This was a total blast. I am a piano performance graduate of Eastman and this took me back on a wonderful nostalgic journey! What a privilege to see these brilliant young artists! Thank you Tonebase. Continue to inspire!

[@super_organist]

I believe Eastman is a very good school. I wanted to attend back in the day

[@danielgloverpiano7693]

Brings back memories of being trapped in those rooms for three years. Honestly, the best time of my life, actually. They haven’t changed as much as I thought. Nice to see everyone using iPads now. I remember those days of lugging around scores, and keeping them in the 4th floor lockers at night. One teacher told me if you don’t enjoy practicing, you should do something else with your life, as we spend 90 percent of our time in the practice room. Wise advice. These students obviously do. ❤❤❤ Proud of my alma mater! The key to playing Petrouchka well is doing exactly what that guy was doing, but even better is playing the piano part in an orchestral performance. Nothing beats hearing everyone right beside you.

[@Highlander1432]

Thank you for dedicating so much of your time and energy to keeping this music alive

[@romaric9874]

I play music only to work alone in a room. I love these moment. I’m alive only when i play.

[@danielgloverpiano7693]

@@romaric9874 I’m with you on that!

[@Aaron-xq6hv]

If you were there post-renovation, not that much has changed. If you were there pre-renovation, well, more has changed. ipads are common but they're not universal. Did a reading a few weeks ago wit ha Piano Quintet and only the Pianist had an ipad.

[@danielgloverpiano7693]

@@Aaron-xq6hv one thing that has definitely changed is the faculty. When I was there, most were very old and on their last leg- at least the piano faculty. Now you have people who were my fellow students on the faculty- like Stephen Hough- who graduated with me! Our teachers are all gone now, sadly.

[@jeffaldridge4051]

Ben has mastered the mix of didactic content with great humor and delightful graphic “ornaments “ This was great for those of us with “Julliard envy”. I learned so much from this. Bravo Ben and thank you!

[@yishihara55527]

I basically "lived" on the fourth floor for six years. Still cannot get used to seeing the electronic room reservation system. The whole school looks quite different now based on the videos I've watched.

[@Dulce_Domum]

@@yishihara55527 I think it kind of takes away the fun of roaming around for an empty room…then reserving a room with your winter parka, scores, and coffee….and staying for however long you like.😊

[@yishihara55527]

@@Dulce_Domum 　Oh I remember the roaming around, especially when it was busy. But I never "reserved" a room by placing anything in it. I simply walked in, practiced for however long, and then left. Sometimes this was several times a day between classes. The acoustics are horrible in those rooms, so it was nice to be able to occasional find an unlocked teaching studio on the 5th floor.

[@jeffaldridge4051]

What was your feeling about the ratio of competition to collegiality in Julliard piano students? I’ve heard scary stories 😵‍💫

[@yishihara55527]

@@jeffaldridge4051 Some people might not like this answer, but it's a Tuesday... Although I'm not a "legal" pianist, I was good friends with a handful of the "monster pianists" (as in a few of the top 10 pianists there at the time). They were actually very close and constantly having in-depth conversations about music and the art of the piano. Some of them were even roommates. These people have gone on to have impressive careers playing dream concertos with dream orchestras. I am not sure about the stories that you have heard. I've heard about razor blades being placed between the keys of pianos, but that was probably just a single incident involving a stone-cold psychopath. The main issue has always been the very deep racial divide between the Western students and the Asians, namely the Koreans. They were very clear to show everyone that they were out for blood and that they wanted absolutely nothing to do with us. There was an unofficial policy of apartheid, which extended to not even greeting each other in the halls, ignoring each other in classes, orchestra, chamber music sessions, etc. (yeah...very uncomfortable). I remember one Korean, a girl that I had no previous contact with, who turned to me in solfege class and said, "U ugly." I laughed my ass off AHAHAHAHAHA. What used to make my blood boil is when I'd see one treating their superstar "American-as-apple-pie" teacher like a God. I wanted to scream, "Do you realize that your student treats the rest of us like subhumans in our own country?!" I'd like to think that things have changed in that regard, but I really don't think they have based on what I know. And God forbid if you catch the eye of an "outlier" because if the Asian men there find out, you might be harassed/threatened, especially if the girl is hot (hmmm...wonder why that is...).

[@michelprimeau4531]

Thanks Sara, Joshua, Luca, Daniela, Jiahao for your time and input. They were genuine

[@pippikrumeluss5167]

Lovely to see Sarah Tuan again two years after the competition! 💕

[@anubhavmisramusic]

Watching their hands and explaining their process is so much valuable insight and inspiration to take into my playing! Thanks for sharing.

[@k98killer]

The things that Sarah Tuan was working on and her thoughts on them are very relatable for anyone who has picked up an old piece to relearn and refine.

[@tnan123]

So much insight and often these are the things that never get shared among musicians. Everyone has so many different things approaches. Would love this to become a series.

[@cctreadway8962]

This is so fun to watch. I'm actually studying in the Juilliard Extension program - where adults make their latent, musical dreams come true. One of the best parts is getting to hear these lil geniuses as I stroll through the halls, as well as going to the in house shows. I also get to to use the practice rooms (for voice)! Picking apart a piece and practicing over until it's living and breathing inside of me is truly a highlight in my life. The first time I went into a practice room and heard the level of skill and talent all around me, it was a little intimidating, but ultimately, being in that kind of environment just pushes you to your highest capacity and dedication. It's never too late!! They have some adults in their 80's getting composition certificates.

[@superblondeDotOrg]

How much does the program cost?

[@HowardHoMusic]

These videos ALL DAY. Thank you!

[@philsarkol6443]

Thanks for "letting me in" on those behind the scenes practice routines of these super talented pianists. I was surprised how open they are in how they work. Great vid!!!

[@eleeson4169]

Great to see Luka doing so well in the USA. Best wishes from your teachers and students from the UK, we enjoyed seeing you play. Amazing new accent!

[@lucayuripiano]

Thanks! I remember those lessons very fondly. Hope all is well :)

[@jean.marion]

This video made my whole night. Going there has always been a dream, and this is wonderful just to see what it's kind of like. Plus your wit makes it even better. Thanks for doing this!

[@florianmeyer2229]

Love how you are showing the score of what is being played! Great video.

[@triplea657aaa]

Wow. I always forget just how amazing at music people can be. I'm always flabbergasted whenever I hear the detail and sophistication of top tier pianists.

[@SuperBradvid]

Fabulous video, Ben. Very fun to see inside Juilliard. Great job!

[@Jay_Bacal]

More videos like this. Love the different approaches of the students.

[@Laogeodritt]

Wonderful video! It's really fascinating to see how others practise-not just how they summarise their practise in interview, but to see them actually talking over what they're working out in their own practise time. Between this video and a lot of Tiffany Poon's videos, I feel I've seen a lot of that on piano and find myself wanting to hear cellists and violinists working through their practise too. XD

[@corgisrule21]

Something special about practice rooms…for an introvert like myself, they were my safe place (when I wasn’t pulling my hair out over whatever piece I was practicing anyway😅).

[@cldavis33]

Wow, this is just so incredibly awesome!! Thank you for doing this. There are some real gems in there on tension, wrist, thinking and phrasing, etc. Very motivational. Brings back the music major days of practice rooms for God knows how long...

[@cynthiasotland3887]

Next level for sure! Enjoyed this so much and have been enjoying Tonebase since recently finding it!

[@Pian0Mon]

Didn't go to Julliard, but I was a Piano performance major and I can relate to living in the practice room from 10+ hours a day. Dedication to the extreme.

[@romaric9874]

I did that, that was my best years. Now with family, teaching it’s a good day if i can practice 3+hours.

[@lawleejohn]

This was wonderful! Any chance you could sneak back in and talk with jazz piano students?!

[@pauchalo]

Wowwww, outstanding students! For sure wonderful pianists already!

[@dryerflyer]

The mental practice piece is also applicable for anything done in a public space for an audience. Building your confidence is key.

[@djboo7779]

2:15. Wow the relaxation of her hand is something I will never understand as a violinist who worked for years to get rid of my chronic tension

[@yangluo]

Nice interviews Ben! As an intermediate amateur, I can't believe how much I have learned about practicing tips and methods from these very talented young pianists. The importance of slow practicing, careful listening and flexibility of wrist should never be underestimated at any level of playing.

[@terranbricklin]

16:59 okay but that level of voicing control is actually insane

[@jayspenceranderson]

I really like Daniela''s approach of having a list of things she wants to accomplish in the day practicing - to keep things focussed. But I'm impressed by the various ways in which each one has attention to detail. As to the practicality of studying to be a pianist, first I'm reminded of Naida Cole whose teacher Leon Fleisher told her that if she could imagine herself doing something else, she should follow that path and in her case become a published anesthesiologist. Second, studying to become a pianist is an extraordinary course of study which teaches one much - learning structure and profound meaning from marks on a page, mastery of one's own body, a noble sense of what is important and so on. Having gone through that process, almost any profession will prompt a converted pianist to seek the challenges since most other professions are much easier. When I was studying piano, I heard that only doctors spend more time studying for their profession than musicians. I personally didn't see how that was possible since I spent 9.5 hours per day for an extended period.

[@AJBTemplar]

Daniela was lovely. Very engaging. The Prokofiev work is difficult.

[@eddygonzalez2328]

This is so great. I went to Julliard for a short time back in the 80s. Absurdly stressful, but fond memories. Practice room definitely looks much better.😊

[@dinobucz]

A very cool, deep dive into these young musicians’ brains. Great video.

[@phantomania6860]

Wow this is crazy, I just went to a random chopin performance my mom got tickets for. Sarah Tuan was playing it all and I swear I recognized her. I came back to this video and I realized that it was her that I had seen before on this video. 💀 Shes actually insane, she’s a professional, my ears aren’t trained to judge these talented players but she is amazing. It’s unreal to see her play.

[@ViktorasMakauskas]

12year old performing Rach 2 on stage? I thought this level of madness was only reserved for violin prodigies.

[@hao3812]

Actually it's pretty normal in China...

[@nmsland426]

@@hao3812 Bluffing. Booking orchestra and performing concerto can`t be normal

[@hao3812]

@@nmsland426Nah...u don't have to book orchestras to perform concertos. You only need to find someone who can play the second piano part for you. Booking orchestras and learning concerto are two different things.

[@DJStefandeJong]

@@hao3812 and Japan and the likes yes

[@dfghdfghuytiu8207]

@@hao3812 I’ve seen a video of Valentina Lisitsa wearing headphones and playing along with a KZbin video to learn a new piece.

[@술톤윤돼지탄핵]

Love this kind of stuff. Spontaneous and more lively. Good job! 👍

[@jackiec1175]

Love, love, love this episode. MORE please!❤❤❤

[@markterenzi1233]

What a fantastic video!! (I'm a performance grad of Indiana U). You are obviously a crackerjack pianist yourself, I loved your questions, and learned so much from each one of these young people. it makes me want to go back to my pieces (Like the Mozart K. 310 A minor Sonata that one of your people played) and apply their techniques - I learned a lot from the guy practicing "Rach 2" with his groupings which you knew a lot about, too. Thank you!!!

[@Lanierlaw37379]

Watching these amazing young pianists is so inspiring and makes me pull these pieces to work on and try to upscale my meager playing. The practice rooms take me back to when I was in Law School at Memphis…the Music School was next door to the Law School and my undergrad BFF Kim (we lived in adjacent dorms next door to the Law & Music Schools) and I would get a practice room (no sign ups, reservations etc) for me to play while she sang. “On The Street Where You Live” was our Fav. We lost track after graduation but I still play those songs along with Rach & Bach.

[@markaprill6501]

Thanks for the information Sarah. Interesting to hear what you are practicing,

[@jackbaker9023]

I really enjoyed this video. All of these young artists are so good - wow! I remember Sarah Tuan from the Chopin competition (she's wonderful). I hope you do more impromptu videos of students practicing.

[@RodrigoRaez]

Incredible chapter: very nice to see how do music students practice in a top music school.

[@ukdavepianoman]

Remarkably talented pianists. The amount of practice they put in is staggering. I found the last pianist very interesting following the orchestral score to understand "how" to play it on the piano. I wonder what percentage of Juillard students make a successful careeer as a concert pianist? It must be a tough battle and ultimately boils down to having that undefinable musicianship.

[@Tempusverum]

Not to mention it costs a fortune to attend this school. Big risk to hit the stars

[@rand503]

Back in the 1990s, The NY Times did a review of Julliard piano performance grads after 10 years. There were actually about 5 even groups. One-fifth earned a living as piano performers, another fifth made money by teaching, with a little concertizing. The next fifth had a job in the music industry, perhaps working at a publishing house, or a booking agency, another fifth had a job unrelated to music, or wasn't working at all (often being a mother or something else), and the final fifth didn't respond to the survey. So even few Juilliard grads have a career as a concert pianist.

[@poly_hexamethyl]

I really enjoyed this video, so interesting! And showing the score as they played is great. (2:27 I was wondering why she only has one page of the music on the piano, and then I realized it's on an iPad. I must be getting old! 🙂)

[@antonomaseapophasis5142]

11:17 “Thank you Rach!” I recently looked up Igor Sikorsky’s bio because the subject of Russian emigré nobles and aristocrats came up. I remembered that Sikorsky’s helicopter production in the US had a smattering of archdukes working on the factory floor. What I had not known was that Rachmaninoff was a critical early investor in Sikorsky Helicopter. So, yes, Thank you Rach!

[@williamtaittinger4529]

Are you an heli pilot? I need 45 hours of flight, and they are pretty expensive, but yeah

[@musicpiano4304]

Wow, I enjoyed watching it thanks tonebase🙏🏻❤️It was very inspiring

[@fredkrissman6527]

Wow! Amazing that the students respond to you banging on the doors by kindly letting you in... I'd likely have a much less friendly reaction!

[@Tolstoy111]

It’s set up ahead of time.

[@nickk8416]

Great stuff. The dedication to minute detail is amazing to see. I'm just happy when I get my fingers through a piece. Wonderful to see these young artists. Now I know what Jorge Bolet meant when he said to students "We have chosen the worlds most insane profession"! No doubt about that!

[@rogercarroll2551]

This is fabulous !

[@revdeandawg]

This is a fantastic video. It is very interesting and it is so refreshing to see you cleverly draw out the various personalities of each piano student. It’s invaluable and quite enriching to experience these human spirits as they express themselves and their processes. Your work is not just crafty, it’s artful. Thank you. 🙏

[@wagabondpickles6183]

Best episode yet for me ❤ practice is where most time is spent

[@joyboricua3721]

This video is a true gem

[@Mazurking]

You are so funny sir! I'm having a blast watching this.

[@annazully2680]

I LOVE the time length of this video! super interesting hearing new perspectives on the music esp for pieces I adore

[@Michelle6998832]

More videos like this, please! I've always wondered what must be like to attend Juilliard (even though I live a mere half an hour away). Thank you, ToneBasePIANO/ Ben Laude! 😊 🌻

[@jeffreywise4807]

Fantastic video!

[@maxaudibert5793]

I imagine you are in full concentration practising piano and suddenly someone bank at the door strongly. Each time this happen to me, it’s more like my heart stop one second.😂 This video was really great!!! Thank you

[@marcellouswp5429]

surely pre-arranged in actual fact.

[@AceYourGRE]

Beautiful video! Awesone to see what top performers in the piano World are doing

[@twinblades-thewilltokeeplo6084]

This was such a fun video!! I loved it so much!

[@bernaraccount6302]

more content from non-famous musicians, please! love this

[@giguer7055]

People always say to me: go outside see people... Listen... I want to, but it's just a piano thing you know 😆... He's the only one that has always been there for me, it's my biggest form of gratitude and it gives sense to my life. Great Video btw!!!

[@mckernan603]

Thank you for the graphics!!!

[@DimitriMarmarashviliMarmaSan]

This taught me attention to detail. Didn't realize I wasn't paying right attention. The more you know, dear fellow pianists.

[@iampracticingpiano]

I call them "practice wombs" because it's where baby pianists grow.

[@mitchnew3037]

IntEResTinG

[@That.One.Editorz]

A lil SaCRelIGIOUS but cool

[@larryruzich659]

Loved this!! I was a piano major for ONE semester. Then,....I heard some of the others play, and realized I was so far below their level, I should switch to my second instrument, percussion. Seeing these gifted players makes me realize I made the right choice for me. Music school was the best time of my life and set me on a path I never would have dreamed of. I so enjoyed hearing their insights and depth of knowledge about the music, and their approach. To be that focused and disciplined at such a relatively young age is so impressive. I would love to know where they will all be in 5 years,.....or 20!

[@georgespencer3973]

I’m so impressed by all these pianists! Their playing, enthusiasm, and dedication is very inspiring. Thank you for this awesome video.

[@bsmusicd]

So many great practice tips from these young professionals (and their teachers)!

[@MinMaurice]

These interviews are priceless. But Im in awe of the compositions...how they remembered all these complicated concepts and then scribe.

[@antonomaseapophasis5142]

33:27 I was not prepared for a lesson in sartorial elegance.

[@pocketally]

Like the concept of asking ppl in their work❤

[@aidamarkiw]

This is so interesting!

[@recuerdos2457]

They re all brilliant, I personally like the last two students and I hope they all will make it big one day🏅

[@LinderToob]

@24:13 Wow! So unique and she’s amazing. Prokofiev pieces are something else.

[@dilbyjones]

Perfect. The “ swooping “ perfect. Modulation . The world is changing so fast.

[@Dave_B33]

I am in awe of how brilliant these students are.

[@w3sp]

In case Joshua Mhoon is reading the KZbin comments: 8:48 The left hand plays a b natural on the top (3rd minim of the first two bars shown in the screenshot) 🙂

[@Sujkhgfrwqqnvf]

im not Joshua but I was looking for this comment thank you so much! Its incredible that nobody corrected him

[@dkant4511]

​@@Sujkhgfrwqqnvf@w3sp Josh plays a Bb both times but it doesn't matter! The note isn't structurally important and dude plays TF outta the piece!

[@ciararespect4296]

6:43 just shows a couple of simple things that her teacher remedied. And others less fortunate could spend years doing wrong without realising. It shows to me that a great teacher is paramount to reach the top. Amongst of course dedication starting young and some latent talent And the rotation on the Mozart downward run. But surely they would have learnt all that years before as children?

[@superblondeDotOrg]

An abusive teacher will set a student back a decade in progress or halt progress completely. The majority of music teachers are not good.

[@ciararespect4296]

@@superblondeDotOrg very true. They play the piano a bit but don't study the pedagogical methods. All my teacher told me was to shake my hands when tense. And just do some exercises. Without showing me any hand or body movements etc

[@ludwigboyadjian2252]

Very interesting, the calibre is high, I am amazed

[@misterchrissy]

seeing this i'm not sure i miss my 6+ years spent in practice rooms. the guilt part is real; i'd always be thinking what i needed to practice, how i should be doing it, if i didn't do enough on a particular day. it is satisfying though if you see your technique improve and can play things in a way you previously couldn't.

[@jesemepardens9151]

Luka and Jiahao have really impressive playing ! They'll go big in a few years I'm sure

[@RivkaMacales]

I love this video. I am a composer, and for me to hear the perspective of proffesianal performers is teaching me a lot about music. Thank you for this video!

[@leoray1234]

I love the visualization too. Daniela has a nice touch on the keys.

[@bysscanna]

my toxic trait is thinking i can instantly master these songs

[@JimMeehan]

Terrific video. Great interview with amazing students. Question: their devices look bigger than 8.5 x 11, which is the size of an iPad Pro. Is that actually what they're using? I have one, and it's never big enough. Also, they didn't seem to be using foot pedals to turn the pages, but maybe that's only because you were talking about short passages.

[@mfurman]

This was so interesting and inspiring! Thank you.

[@joeyblogsy]

29:50 I legit thought for a second that was actually him dressed up lol

[@FingersKungfu]

It seems no one is using physical books (sheet music) anymore. Everyone plays from digitized sheet music in iPad. I have a ton of books but lately I only played from my iPad which always lays flat, easy to flip the page and equipped with metronomes.

[@yishihara55527]

I've been playing for 40 years. I don't even own an iPad.

[@FingersKungfu]

@@yishihara55527buy one. It’s such a versatile device.

[@goranschmidt]

😢 I think sheet music is much better. It's certainly bigger, and definitely warmer. I would never change it for a digital device.

[@darrinsiberia]

i think for performing and not having to lug around books binders the iPad is better. but for learning and practice i prefer paper and pencil for writing notes. i cant imagine going to a master class with so and so pianist and not being able to take their notes on my music! that is my favorite part of any lessons.

[@jakeyell]

Sarah looked very happy to see you.

[@dvd53]

I am a fairly crappy pianist who plays just enough to recognize what greatness is, and it is very gratifying to see young people coming up and keeping classical music alive in this era of Taylor Swift. Thanks for the great job on this video. Well done!

[@josiemontero1022]

Love this!

[@3210vca]

It would have been interesting to know the cost of studying in such a school. From Tuition fee, board and lodging, extras like books, tablets, piano studio rentals etc. , not to mention the additional cost for the upkeep of their social lives... Gosh, surely these kids must come from very affluent family backgrounds!!! In another YT, a student compared the difference in cost between an American and German music University. The difference is enormous in Malthusian sense!!!!!!

[@Dulce_Domum]

About 80 grand. However, there are some very good scholarships and financial aid packages at conservatories like this…. A dream experience, to be sure.

[@Jppx31]

When I attended Juilliard in the 1970s, the tuition was $3500 per year (at least when I started, in 1974). But you had to find your own place to live in NYC. How times have changed!

[@cdenure]

Or you get into Curtis, and it’s paid for, but that’s no easy task!

[@eddygonzalez2328]

​@cdenure Curtis Institute? I was not that good. I had to settle for Julliard 😊. They set the bar quite high. But their admission rate is much lower.

[@dexblue]

Such wonderful young people ...I love them!

[@leeciap]

What an incrediably fun and intersting video!!!

[@heleenzuidhof8780]

Oh!, i would love to sneak around there!, i am playing piano but my stage fright is in the way and i am a pretty shy person, i almost never play for people. Even playing for my teacher is hard. And these kids who play here are so talented. O my.

[@bobbiecat7139]

Oh my goodness...There is SO-O-O-O-O-O much talent in this world. Now I will go back to the piano and see if I can get beyond the first chord of "The Happy Farmer."😦😁 Thi!s waa a sheer delight to watch

[@tinkerwithstuff]

Oh, that "undo bad technique habits tied to 'old pieces' " when getting back into them...I know it towell - from singing.

[@ecolobrodu]

Great video, thank you - I was amazed by the talent and dedication of these students Felt oddly rude to Daniela though, please be careful how banter comes across

[@frankgomez562]

Yeah, he did come across badly. Even more irritating is that the piece she's playing is one of the most difficult in the video, not to mention the emotions in it are so dark and disturbing. He doesn't give her enough credit.

[@earthwater9964]

Astonishing video. Inquiring. Bravo!!!