Josh Wright Teaches 4 Iconic Passages from Chopin's Scherzos | Ep. 4 The Chopin Podcast

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you so much for inviting me to be on the podcast, Ben! So fun to be a part of this, and a great honor to be on the same episode as Garrick Ohlsson and Kevin Kenner, two pianists I’ve admired ever since I started studying the music of Chopin.

[@nanthilrodriguez]

Been watching you for ages, though only stayed playing piano recently. Thanks for what you do

[@anthropocentrus]

This Chopin series is an absolute DIAMOND

[@aevillarreal]

I've been watching Josh's videos for years, what a great surprise to have him in one of these fantastic episodes!

[@deborahspiano]

Same!!! He's a great teacher and pianist!!

[@WilliamDurrant-ll8xy]

@@deborahspianoand an even better clickbaiter

[@hannesdewinter1458]

@@WilliamDurrant-ll8xy ?

[@nono495]

Of all the podcast excerpts so far, I think this has been my favorite! The advanced stuff in the other videos is great, but Josh's explanations are a lot more accessible to an amateur like me who's never studied music formally before.

[@chainuser1774]

Josh is a legend

[@biffii5568]

Josh is one of the most helpful teachers ive had as a self taught adult beginner GOAT.

[@michaeloconnor9581]

The up down exercise for rapidly releasing then getting into the next position is one of my favorite exercises I’ve learned from Josh Wright’s videos. It’s so effective!!

[@mfurman]

I am so glad that you brought Josh Wright to your channel! You and him are my two favourite on-line teachers. Tonebase is not the same without you, Ben. Thank you, Michael

[@juansefm]

Jeez, Josh really nailed the setup to record his Steinway, it sounds gorgeous!

[@gatesurfer]

Anybody know what gear he has? And whether it would work at all in a living room type situation?

[@daniell4983]

@@gatesurfer he posts his gear and setup on his website. Definitely worth checking out.

[@joshwrightpiano]

@@gatesurferhappy to share here. I use two AKG 414 XLii mics for the piano, and a Neumann TLM103 mic for my voice. I route all of that through a Zoom F6 (not an H6 - the F6 is better for this application) interface, which you can use as an interface or as a mobile recorder that records to an SD card, or both. I use K&M mic stands. And that’s it! You can basically fit an entire recording studio, minus the piano, into a backpack. I tested many different mics and a few different interfaces and this setup was my favorite. I hope that helps. For lighting I like Aputure lights, but they can get pretty expensive. FalconEyes make great lights for a lot less and they’re still effective. And I really like Canon cameras for the camera work, but honestly, iPhones and other smart phones have such nice cameras these days that you probably couldn’t even tell a difference unless you were a pro photographer/videographer (and I’m definitely not!). If you have any other questions just let me know- [e-mail]. And for convenience, I made a full list of gear here (just scroll down a bit and you’ll find the camera, lighting, and microphone sections): kit.co/joshwrightpiano

[@TheOssia]

Yundi Li’s recording of the Scherzos are worth hearing!

[@C90072]

Absolutely, they are my favorite recordings as an overall set. Cho’s recordings come second, so, not surprised to see that as a recommendation in this episode. As far an individual recordings, for me it is hard to beat Pogo’s Scherzo No.3 and Bruce Liu’s Scherzo 4! And I know I have many recordings I haven’t heard yet haha. Which are your favorites?

[@levimatheri7682]

I agree! Li Yundi's recordings are my favorite!

[@ChanningWalton]

Josh is a fantastic teacher, and his channel is eye opening for the amateur that doesn’t have access to the best teachers in the world.

[@bunnyhollowcrafts]

This is awesome! Thanks so much! Big fan of Josh’s work!

[@markus7894]

What a fine pianist is Josh! Such an originally imaginative sound! When he plays it is a true revelation!

[@dwdei8815]

I love this teaching style. Inventive, centred around the physical habits of the hand and fingers - and full of imagery and anecdote. Really brings the act of playing and learning to life.

[@mduftube]

Wow, you can tell instantly that he’s a fantastic teacher. He’s so generous and practical with the “secrets of the guild,” so to speak.

[@hurricane_hazel]

Josh's Chopin is magic. So happy you had him on!

[@m420-nd1if]

Damn I feel old. I remember seeing Josh on YT giving lessons over 10 years ago

[@aurelienplays88]

I remember watching Josh's videos at the start of youtube 15 years ago ! So cool to have him on these amazing podcasts :)

[@marioli5596]

The best teaching I hv ever seen on KZbin

[@maciek_d]

I am a jazz guitarist but I keep listening to your series Ben. Addicted and hooked :)

[@martinspiano7081]

Josh is really the best. He knows so many facets of why the process of practicing the Piano ist so fascinating and deep and how to convey it in an understandable unpretentious and simple way

[@Mamamiakm]

Phenomenal teacher! I’m listening and I’m a violinist!

[@andrewanderson6121]

Cyprien Katsaris is always worth checking out for interesting inner voices - especially in #4.

[@vivatmusica]

Superb episode - thanks to you and Josh for bringing us these insights. Would love to see more podcasts like this on the technical aspects of good Chopin playing.

[@bartoszmaniecki1806]

Dziękujemy.

[@benlawdy]

@@bartoszmaniecki1806 much appreciated!

[@Brickzot]

I’m learning no. 4. This is mindblowing!

[@charlesjazz3224]

I recommend Josh's online courses. This KZbin video just like those courses but longer

[@benlawdy]

@@charlesjazz3224 100%! I’m trying to draw more people to his amazing courses.

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

Great Video! I love the way the National Chopin Competition gives you the impression that it is the International Chopin Competition. I think I might enter myself. With my piano LOOPS.

[@Mbonic]

These episodes have been of the highest quality!

[@itzelguerra2655]

This was amazing! Hope you can bring Josh back for future episodes. Loved the idea to really zero in on the technical aspects.

[@jtandy]

Josh is such a Boss. Always love seeing him on your channel.

[@vigilant545]

Josh has a fine sound!

[@francisantonie5854]

Simply brilliant teaching. Thank you!!

[@pyrokinetikrlz]

really good exercises for everyday piano practice!

[@jfpary7336]

Fascinating video!!!

[@TheGoodLifeNL]

Incredibly insightful, thanks a lot! 🎉

[@mickizurcher]

Excellent class!

[@nickk8416]

Truly great stuff! Thank You.

[@pstrzel]

12:55 I work in a machine shop and routinely work with thousands of an inch tolerances, or even less. I thought it amazing that you can choose between .397", .400", and 410" key action... .003" is the width of a human hair, .010" is about 1/4 mm.

[@miguelisaurusbruh1158]

the 4th will alwasy be my favorite with the 2nd slightly behind it

[@baker221b]

Never noticed it before, but Josh's "4-3-2-1- exercise" in the 3rd Scherzo makes this passage sound a lot like the end of Rachmaninoff's final Prelude from Op.32 (No.13). Coincidence? Rachmaninoff made a great recording of this Chopin Scherzo...

[@jordidewaard2937]

For me, the first ballade essentially confirmed that hairpin theory. Some completely nonsensical 'crescendi'' in there

[@PimpinBassie2]

Josh Wright seems a lot more capable than Stephen Ridley...