Music College Graduates Answer Your Questions About Music School

[@hannah7914]

Brett: ‘I winged all the exams’ Also Brett: **Graduated with honours**

[@angeladominique]

Hannah I smell a prodigy. 😂💪🏼

[@hannah7914]

Angela Dominique yesssss

[@kyaaa4485]

isnt the honours degree basically an extra degree, though, instead of being a grades thing? he did that added one year honours degree in school. i think he mentions it in one of the videos (what it's really like studying music in university, i reckon) an honours degree for one year which he doesnt recommend lmao

[@randomchick1234]

kyaaa honours degrees are very competitive to get into though, so it is definitely an achievement over doing 'just' a bachelor degree

[@kyaaa4485]

Emerson yeah, but it's not the same as graduated with honours that they originally mean. just to clarify things. lmao brett is definitely, definitely talented. i love it when they drop little nuggets of info like this, slowly creating a picture of their younger years. i reckon brett didn't audition because he already knew his teacher through entering competitions as a kid, which shows he was good enough to join competitions and win. 🥰

[@Bruna-zr6qj]

_"Destroy your self esteem, you just go for it... Who the hell cares?"_ We're TwoSetViolin and this is our MasterClass

[@harrysvu]

this is actually a great quote

[@Bruna-zr6qj]

@@harrysvu it is

[@Kako42]

This was def my favorite part of this video

[@amerain1729]

That's some deep Buddhist philosophy

[@veralouiseph]

B E S T 😂

[@corneliu8827]

title: Music College Graduates Answer Your Questions About Music School me who has no intention of going to music school: *_interesting_*

[@valerieratilla9893]

Same bruh

[@jewelt5975]

Im already in uni and not in music maj 😂 but yea still watch anyway

[@littleharu3895]

@@jewelt5975 i can relate😂

[@danielroos5577]

Same here.

[@lightandnightEQUINOX]

Me who cant play any instruments “Interesting”

[@alternativhamster8130]

Twoset: When there were no rooms, we practiced outside Me: cries in harpist

[@Laura-gb1jv]

Cellist: cries in my-endpin-sank-into-the-dirt

[@emilyshen2436]

Pianist: how should I even do that?

[@manders76]

*smirks in vocalist

[@vincentv4785]

Cries in *piano*

[@王麦琪-r9n]

@@vincentv4785 omg I feel you😂

[@OganySupreme]

"If you forget a semicolon, you lose 2 marks." As a computer scientist, I feel ya there.

[@zelbarbero]

Oh I'm having flashbacks. OMFG.

[@qqwp9937]

*compiler intensifies*

[@capriphonix8863]

Oh that hurts

[@capriphonix8863]

Also more like you lose all the marks because it doesn't even compile

[@bethanyhu1881]

Oh nonono flashbacks

[@asukaseto]

"we both did the equivalent of the highest grade when we were like 12" that subtle flex twoset I see you👀👀

[@owdy3973]

My self-esteem was gone there

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

@@owdy3973 to make both of you feel better, with regards to the ABRSM, post grade 8 Diploma 1--> equivalent to 1st year undergrad Diploma 2--> equivalent to final year undergrad Diploma 3--> equivalent to masters level

[@isil5]

That’s the equivalent of Liszt’s etudes or something isn’t it? Maybe I’m wrong can you helppp. Edit: I mean at piano

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

@@owdy3973 and also in the UK anyways music at uni is different than at conservatoire, for uni you normally need fairly good grades and at least grade 8 in your first study (although there are some places that you only need grade 7) Conservatoire is audition based

[@brickfather2222]

justanotherpiccplayer so for a general music university being able to play grade 8 pieces would be enough?

[@thorstenmohlmann732]

So crazy, that they did the highest grade in violin playing possible at the age of 13. THEY were the real prodigies

[@the_only_tr1v1a2]

IKR I’m 11 and In a symphonic orchestra...The disappointment 😖

[@teasokolovska8099]

I know! I started 6 months ago and I still suck 😭

[@jewelt5975]

Now we know they started young and they practiced, why am I feeling proud :')

[@the_only_tr1v1a2]

Janardan Shivashankar that’s true, but hey - I hope you have fun learning the scales. What instrument do you play?

[@the_only_tr1v1a2]

Tea Sokolovska I’m sure your doing great! I’m on my second year and I don’t think I could be any worse 😳

[@angeladominique]

What did most of your friends end up doing after graduation? Brett: One became a KZbinr. (Laughs at Eddy) Editor-San: *SO DID U* Editor-San wants freedom from the basement!

[@kirakira_san]

Nah. Editor-san's freedom from Eddy's basement won't be worth it in this current situation. I agree that Editor-san must be kept locked so that we can watch twoset videos every night :v Jk. Editor-san, I love you no matter what, even though I don't even know your face ...

[@angeladominique]

Ainun Najmah Ah, right! Editor-San must be kept in quarantine! 😂

[@kirakira_san]

We stand for quarantined editor san :v

[@jamiemartinvillapando9763]

We all love editor-san

[@emmac6596]

Ummm cringe

[@dandruff4926]

“Destroy your self-esteem You have no more self-esteem You just go for it” *- Brett Yang, 2020* For real tho, this is actually helpful

[@shaunyjimenez9637]

Lmao budda who?

[@TheAcnak]

Might consider retaking my instrument after hearing this quote. When you've reached rock bottom, you can't go anywhere but either up or stay the same. Go for it!

[@郭坷]

I agree

[@homaygawd]

I think this is the sign I'm looking for. I'm throwing away my degree and switching careers. Hahahaha. 🙈

[@laurahussey8678]

No jokes though they're actually spot on

[@buffie2002]

No one is too old to start learning music, even aiming for being a professional musician. I've started playing violin after I graduated from uni (in a completely different field). After ten years now I play professionally in an orchestra. I really surprised my teacher when I told him I passed the audition. I always ask myself how far I can go as a violinist but instead of answering myself I opt for practicing and pushing myself to getting better. I know I've started quite late which become my disadvantage so I have to work harder. When I am in the orchestra where most people have music degrees and more experience than me (yeah play a lotttt better than me) I admit that it's stressful to keep up with them. But I will never give up. I'm lucky that my teacher understands my and always supports me. He always asks if I have any problems regarding the pieces I have to play so he can help me. I'm grateful for my friend who always patient with me and even teach me the part I'm struggling with without judging me. I know I might not be able to become a soloist, but I'll keep practicing. For you guys out there who still question yourself, I'd say go for it. Keeping (smartly) practicing. Find a good teacher. It's not easy just PRACTICE and watch Twoset to brighten up your day when you feel down. Good luck.

[@puzitsa]

These are great words of wisdom. Thank you.

[@jazminfuentes5025]

Thank you so much for these words. This is what I needed the most! You have motivated me a lot! Really, thank you so much. And keep up!

[@dianal.1279]

Thank you for sharing! Would you tell a bit your story, the sequence of pieces you've studied, how you practice... thank you in advance. If you don't have time, or don't want to, it's ok, of course. Good luck!

[@emmy.727]

This is inspiring!

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

I really admire you because it is very hard to do what you do. You must be really talented, apart from your practising 40 hours a day. Not a lot of people will achieve that, professionally playing in an orchestra when you started that late. I certainly won't, because I started at 59 and that really is too late for a professional carreer, although I am practising passionately and that really pays of, also at my age. I am 62 now.

[@taniapandia4264]

I'm a psychology graduate, why am I even here lol

[@SquinkyThreepwood]

I dunno, try asking a psychologist :)

[@kirakira_san]

Dunno. I haven't started uni yet. I just watch the video to distract me from homework :v

[@amylam7862]

I dunno, and hey, I'm a Maths graduate…😂🤦

[@magicarp79]

Dunno. I'm a GP. I only play piano for fun.

[@citrus-eater]

Idk, i’m a law student. I question why i’m here too.

[@aziangooglesnake4488]

All jokes aside this is really important.

[@San-lh8us]

yeah, and i really wanted to know their answer to the question regarding the importance of a music degree on today's musical landscape

[@AldonzaDellaCallabazza]

Its tricky.... i mean i think that the best thing you can do its to always be learning and perfecting your craft, if you dont have the opportunity or the circumnstances to get a degree there are still many other ways to gain knowledge (specially now with internet and technology, information its easier to get), cause at the end of the day there are soooo many factors in our society, that having a degree doesnt mean you'll have a «success», «finance» stability (if that makes sense) , its not a warranty. I went to music school, and i met the most talented people, the got their degree, some pursued their classical career as performers, teachers, etc, some decided to change their life path and stopped playing, some didnt get their degree to pursue a non-classical music career and they're thriving and happy, some graduated but had to work in different areas than music because they couldnt find a job position and they need to support themselves. Its all about being honest with yourself and do the best you can with what you' ve got. I hope my bit of experience helps you a little. :)

[@redactedz6146]

Ikr, ever since I started watching em I've always wondered how some of these conservatories work since my university has one and this is a nice quick video they made

[@cupa6285]

Yes

[@Lucky-.]

Can you give me some tips? I’m going giving in to grade3 violin

[@phj0307]

when twoset uploads every night in asia time zone, *BRO MY HOMEWORK IS AT RISK*

[@usha112]

So accurate😂

[@wenington]

Me right now.

[@waistdo]

I almost went to sleep

[@kamilakowalczyk4878]

It's like, the middle of the day here

[@usha112]

@@kamilakowalczyk4878 where u at bro?

[@kyaaa4485]

twoset in this video: we wE WE WEE WEEE WEEEE WEEEEEE WEEEEEE me, in tears: friendship goals

[@charityduran3450]

Eddie: "don't stress practice" Me: *stress practiced 8-12 hours a day for 10 days straight to get an audition recording which still sucked*

[@polymodality]

I also just got to news that we're required to do recordings. Boi am I going to be not convinced with what im going to send them

[@AldonzaDellaCallabazza]

You gained experience! ;)

[@L16htW4rr10r]

@@AldonzaDellaCallabazza You are now level 10!

[@coltonmykael]

This was me going from a community college to university lol

[@jacobbass6437]

I feel this WAYYYYY too hard.

[@nikkirafaiellaitao7510]

Twoset: "Our playing was good enough. It's not like we suck." **simple way to flex Me: CRIES IN AGONY "AAARGH!"

[@Equa11ysurl]

*cries in viola*

[@phj0307]

3:34 “we both did the highest grade when we were like 12” (music exams) *that’s a flex i stan*

[@pswww_cs]

I think I am attacked

[@tiffanyma4469]

I feel personally attacked by this but I'm so proud of them XD

[@johnwest6690]

I'm 17 and struggling with grade 5. Not even done the second piece and I've been on it for 2 years, and gradually forgetting the first piece because I can't bring myself to practice. Thanks a lot ABRSM, for destroying my love for piano. (Music is supposed to be my future job too by the way, yeah I can't wait to see how successful I'll be)

[@paperheart7470]

i'm 12 and i still play vivaldi spring ;-;

[@paperheart7470]

can anyone tell me what grade vivaldi spring is ?

[@etc4725]

"Destroy your self esteem and when you have no more self esteem you just go for it." Such truth

[@rachelkrueger5915]

*For those of you interested in the answers from someone who goes to a public university for music and not a conservatory* Q: General classes and music classes? A: Yes you have to do both, you need a certain amount of gen ed classes to graduate Q: Perform in front of others as a non performance major? A: Yes, as far as I know most majors except for composition, still have to do a performance jury and usually you play in front of your studio as well. (Composition does their own thing tho) Q: What level of musician do you have to be to get into? A: It really does depend on the college. Some universities are less competitive and have a high acceptance rate but for example conservatories you need to be the best of the best. It also depends on the studio, for example at my school the flute studio only accepts a few people but the voice studio accepts almost everyone. Q: Did you always agree with your teacher? A: Personally, both me and my professor are trying to figure out the best way to teach me as time goes on. And if something didn't work (usually he would notice) or else I would say this doesn't help. So yes and no. Q: How many hours do you practice? A: Usually performance majors practice more, 3-5 hours. And education majors practice less, 1-3. It all kinda depends on what your goal is, are you trying to be the best musician on your instrument ever or are you just using the knowledge from your instrument to relate to whatever your focus is? Q: Audition process? A: Same thing that they say- the process also varies from school to school Q: Deal with comparing yourself to others? A: I struggled with this a lot my first year and it held me back. I've learn it works best to compare yourself not to others but to yourself...so record yourself every month and on the days that you're feeling down about your playing, play the recording from a year ago and hear how much improvement you've made. We're all on our own journey, people just start from different points. Q: Injuries during school? A: Personally no. But Ive known people who have to drop out because of carpal tunnel or TMJ and never being able to play again. If it hurts DO NOT keep pushing!!! It's not worth it. (The next two questions I would have said the same thing) Q: Networking during school? A: I cant say much for performance majors,but networking as an education is so important. College is a great time to attend conferences, workshops, anything you can find. Also your college most likely will have organizations you can join to make connections (music geek orgs, NAFME, arts associations etc). And just be a friendly person! The best way to get a music job is when your friend recommends you. Q: Was it competitive? A: Depends on the school and studio. Personally I was looking for a school that is more collaborative than competitive because I do not work well in competitive environments. Some people need that drive, others don't. Typically conservatories are very competitive tho. Q: What opportunities from college? A: Liked they said, performance opportunities but also lots of teaching opportunities- teaching lessons, band camps, my college holds a honor band for local schools so I taught for that. And lots of opportunities for professional development and networking. Q: Essential to have a music degree? A: Depends on the job. For performing, not necessarily but it definitely helps. For education, depends if you're just a side staff member (then no) or if you want to be fully employed (then yes). Q: How expensive is it? A: Just like any college, depends if you're out of state or in state. Great thing about music is their are lots of scholarship opportunities- talent based ones, sponsorships, grade based ones etc. Hope this helped anyone that was curious!

[@Laura-gb1jv]

This comment is highly underrated.

[@ITSMERlVER]

What country are you from? That’ll help add context as well

[@beloved_jrpe]

Thanks!

[@_I_K_I_G_A_I_]

Thanks for your effort to write this xd

[@jl1111.]

@@ITSMERlVER I'd say based on their last answer, they're from the U.S. As another American music college student, I'd say I'd agree with most, if not all, of these answers. For the audition process, I've had to audition for 2 different music colleges, though they're both in the same state, so maybe that's something to consider. Both required me to perform no less than a certain time-length depending on what major I'm looking into, as well as sight-reading.

[@hb712]

“We practiced 4-5 hours a day.” *Laughs in trumpet*

[@johnwest6690]

*Cries in less than 5 hours of practice a week*

[@rachelelfman2769]

Cries in 2 hours or less a day

[@johnwest6690]

@@rachelelfman2769 At least you can manage 2 hours.

[@cadenceframe2141]

*Laughs in clarinet.

[@jessfauder559]

Ok sometimes if i start practicing 1 song that's really technical or has high notes I die for the rest so it's just 1 hour of the crappiest trumpet playing you've ever heard :(

[@diandrealine7744]

Eddy: I had to take months off from playing and I got into a wheelchair. EDDY IS SECRETLY BEN LEE!!!

[@antoinek7004]

I wanna know what happened!!

[@valeaves]

lol 😂

[@amendozap]

@@antoinek7004 Maybe he had an accident while busking? Eddy seems like the type to do all sorts of crazy movements while performing

[@Cookie_Comment]

This is kinda irrelevant but I’m living for Eddy’s jacket

[@misaki6105]

@@Cookie_CommentI liked Eddy's jacket too 😂😂

[@maybellelee6315]

Just to remind everyone that twoset and reached 2.4 M!

[@snazzyguitarriff9083]

Ling ling wannabes never forget unofficial promises

[@a.elsagonzalez6824]

Yay! Can't wait for 3 MIL!!!

[@poigikibobo]

woahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoahwoah omg I'm so excited I want them to be so proud of themselves when they reach 3 mil UwU

[@tiffanyma4469]

2 SET 40 HOURS

[@branfordfamilies8282]

And they said they would call their fans on discord again. Mhm, SUREEEEEEE.

[@kyaaa4485]

brett: we also played at an okay level also brett: has an entire shrine dedicated to his accomplishments at his parents' house

[@izzairis7705]

Yuppp 😂

[@jennychen9032]

wow, new info that I don't know😂

[@myrac9492]

Do you have a pic? I wanna see

[@hollyzhang1418]

@@myrac9492 same 😂

[@ajchandra7735]

Nikkin Myra check out their old video where eddy bought brett viola for his birthday

[@reginalima3764]

"Is 16 too late to start to study professionaly?" "It's harder but is not impossible" Me, who started at age 23: T-T I still have a chance!

[@ThisIsMeKarina]

Regina Lima same here I started when I was 23 too

[@no1chopperstan]

you definitely do! 23 might seem late but you could definitely become a professional musician if you practice! just work hard and don’t give up ❤️ i know that seems super bland but it’s true

[@yinweilee1243]

Im 21 and started last year!

[@archibalddalupang5634]

I already earned a non-music college degree before I entered conservatory. I was 27 then. The only pressure I had was to catch up with techniques which could have been in place had I studied formally at a younger age. Since I'm a voice major, I am pushed to my limits by my teacher to realize that I have to work harder and understand my body at a quicker pace so I can produce a decent tone that is at par with my age. Bottomline, if you wish to study any field and be good at it, treat it like your life depends on it, regardless of your age. It's a commitment. And sooner or later, you have to be good at it in order to sell yourself confidently because it's a competition out there. At the end of the day, network fails if people won't buy you. So, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!!

[@daegdesign]

I’m 22 and getting back into the violin again. I’d love to join a community orchestra but sadly where I live those opportunities are only for k-12 and not adults

[@pian816]

“To get into a really good college...” “There’s three options: you have to be either really good, really rich, or have really good connection.” OR YOU COULD BE LING LING

[@branfordfamilies8282]

That’s really perfect. But I believe that’s under the category of really good.

[@hadeskay6091]

Ooh. A 2set fan from India. Possibly.

[@angels5449]

@@hadeskay6091 me too from India

[@angels5449]

@ yesss

[@pian816]

@Branford Families It’s a whole different level of “good” 😆

[@Angela-ov7sz]

brett : to be fair we're also playing at okay level, our playing was good enough eddy : it's not like we suck.. i mean we suck but we yea- brett : we didn't suck suck eddy : * proceed to suck his drink * i like how they're flexing but not flexing

[@tiffanyma4469]

They r just being way too humble about themselves :3

[@michellegloria9840]

They're flexing humbly

[@jeonghanhyungaegi1786]

“proceeded to suck his drink”

[@Angela-ov7sz]

@@jeonghanhyungaegi1786 😂

[@forgettableotaku]

I just suck suck

[@crumbsonthefloor195]

When Two set posts a new video: Me: was doing homework Also me: WATCH THE VIDEO Brain: Homework Me: no My piano: PRACTICE Hand: To late clicked the video Brain: Noooo Piano: NOOOOO

[@Eiko171]

Same here...the struggle is real...btw piano gang 🤟

[@crumbsonthefloor195]

🤟

[@crumbsonthefloor195]

We join forces

[@croissant1949]

Damnit stop being relatable 😭

[@croissant1949]

I’m supposed to be doing my assignment

[@sofiagustia676]

Eddy's hair is fabulous

[@kirakira_san]

All I can focus on in the recent videos were Eddy's wiggy bangs. *wiggle wiggle*

[@Peacelovemusic-tp9ds]

Was just thinking about it! Specifically in today’s video, it’s so on point!!!

[@pswww_cs]

He just had a haircut days before:’(

[@tiffanyma4469]

@@pswww_cs :((((( I want his fluffy hair back

[@the_only_tr1v1a2]

While Brett Is over here with his mushroom cut 😂😂😂😂

[@sannie777]

"There are 3 options. Really good, really rich, or really good connection-" Oh well it's always like that brett.... EVERYWHERE.

[@veralouiseph]

I love how twoset gets educational and still never forgets to roast. Yeah that's right go open them to the real world guys!!!!!! 😂

[@tetehaya5195]

Meanwhile me, an art student: *crying in drawing kit budget*

[@rockbell]

Especially if it's traditional painting

[@beetleorangejuice]

Lime Art GOSH THIS IS SO TRUE.

[@feaw7389]

This is also valid as an architecture student. even more, the 3d models materials and PRINTING budget wtf

[@caramilkies5379]

Oh true!

[@coconutflour9868]

As a physics student most of my budget is pens tbh 😂

[@hannah7914]

Eddy: ‘Where Ray Chen studied and that...’ Ray Chen: **goes to Curtis and Queensland Conservatory Griffith Uni (the one they went to)** CHECKMATE

[@angeladominique]

I honestly still think that if Brett and Eddy didn't pursue KZbin, they would've both been great soloists like Ray!

[@susanbryant6516]

But they don’t seem to think that themselves...

[@fontaineabraham3674]

@@angeladominique You have no idea how many talents remain unknown. There is a galaxy between Ray and two set

[@calkestis5817]

Angela Dominique but they were playing in orchestras before they did KZbin. Idk how that would pan out because so many people get jaded in that life. I feel blessed that they’re doing KZbin and letting more people know about classical music and inspiring young people who might also become great musicians one day.

[@yueliu1920]

@@fontaineabraham3674 that's very true

[@ivyli8416]

That "Hotpot reservation" got me XD

[@sakuryanacc]

Yes why isn't anyone else talking about this 🤣🤣

[@ivyli8416]

@@sakuryanacc People are busy appraising Ling Ling who passed highest grade at 12...But they forget that IT IS HOTPOT power up Ling Ling.

[@NishiNashii]

11:45 Eddy's solo at uni was Barber violin concerto, no wonder Brett chose it as the first piece to test Eddy's memory!

[@steemsprite7763]

Dropping this link to full audio Eddy's Barber here: soundcloud.com/eddy-chen-violin Thanks to the folks who posted it in yesterday's vid's comments

[@7476-l2n]

omg this easter egg 😩💞

[@pothiermarie9623]

@@steemsprite7763 thank you omg

[@exmousse]

I've been listening to this almost daily. I used to wonder what was the noise at the beginning of the second movement, then Twoset told the story of the shoulder rest drop 😂

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

For those who are interested, there is also a recording of him playing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with a Brisbane-based ensemble back in 2012. www.orchestracordaspiritus.com/page20.html

[@nuppup]

12:28 For those who don't know, Sibelius started playing the violin when he was 15!! It's never too late! So I compared myself to him. I am 14 and so I though it's too late to start but when I heard Sibelius started at 15 yrs I though I can start it that "late" too. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@seb5659]

arent you pregnant?

[@ofeliasuciu]

Hello, I'm a music educator and I started to play and learn music at 15 and later I graduated a Conservatory. It is not impossible! Good luck and work hard!

[@julittok]

You can't be 14 years old and already think it's too late in your life to achieve something, that's mind bogglingly ridiculous. You have barely existed in this world at this point, it's like you just started lol.

[@nuppup]

@@julittok That's kinda true 🤷🏻‍♀️ I was gonna say more but not today. Couldn't explain 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MimiPlaysViolin]

@@julittok It's a very common belief in the classical music community though

[@SapphireNightSky1]

Brett: I actually never did an audition. Eddy: *surprised pikachu face*

[@Steph-3979]

No one: Nobody: Brett and Eddy: We played the highest grade when we were like 12. And that level would get you into music uni no problem.

[@paperheart7470]

cries in level 6 at 12

[@michaelwoon]

@@paperheart7470 lol same :')

[@Bibliomaniac15]

12 year olds destroy your self esteem

[@Chockitkat]

I have met people who are 13 and can play diplomatic pieces... So it's not impossible. They just have to be Ling Ling

[@niknaks.xoxo3]

@@Chockitkat yes

[@mr.clasher-clashofclansboo7286]

How to join a music school: 1) *_H A V E C O N N E C T I O N S_*

[@sathyavarun4818]

Lol also *B E R I C H*

[@noaharpist]

@@sathyavarun4818 also *Play an obscure instrument* (*Laughs in harp*)

[@hollyzhang1418]

@@noaharpist *cries in percussionist*

[@bethanyhu1881]

@Noa Davies *cri in flute*

[@aaljustaal1890]

@@noaharpist *sad poor piano noises*

[@elisacastro5547]

I'm 22, I study violin since I was 12, but never took it seriously. I had some bad teachers that didn't gave me motivation, and I ended up hating the instrument. Now I am about to get a degree in astronomy. Two years ago I discovered this channel, and entered the music university last year. I promise I will do the best I can. Thank you guys.

[@decone4839]

That is absolutely awesome and inspiring.

[@ChaoticBibliophile]

"Destroy your self-esteem, you have no more self-esteem, you just go for it... You're like, who the hell cares? Let's go." is legit the most motivational thing I have heard in my entire life and I'm thinking of making it my alarm ringtone.

[@atlantastuttgart6198]

The only timeline that the musicians really have is: *'PRACTICE 40 HOURS'*

[@muhammadarkanramadhan3799]

*40 hours a day

[@atlantastuttgart6198]

@@muhammadarkanramadhan3799 nah bruh i just mean they need to practice no matter what time it is

[@jayhwan]

Twoset: * complain about writing essays and APA reference style * Me: * laughs in psychology and academia *

[@carrottwinstar]

HAHAHAHA SAME

[@Dianoskilicious]

Psychology gang here

[@taniapandia4264]

that's why Mendeley exists guys, otherwise referencing with APA style is gonna be real painful if you make a long research paper 😂 glad those academic-writing days have passed lol

[@SuperStarr817]

APA is awesome. Screw Chicago and MLA.

[@Jean022]

Psychology gang here 😂 I’m forever thankful for citavi and other citation program

[@dabsflirtatiously5917]

Me:*loves music* Friends:"why don't you study music?" Me:"yeah, why don't I?" My lack of talent:〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜"sup?"

[@Laura-gb1jv]

Then go practice!

[@pianohelper8873]

Then practice 40 hours a day.

[@starsinleaves3671]

Practice

[@terraprime]

Hey a college (not music) professor here: general education is important because it allows you to understand the world. If you have no background on things like history and humanities, it'd be hard to understand where the composers were coming from. If you don't have some foundations in humanities, it'd be hard to interpret the music. I remember one of your videos explaining how knowing that Tchaikovsky could not be openly gay makes interpreting his music much more intimate - that's what general education classes are supposed to teach. Not that you can't know this if you never had a gen ed class, but gen ed classes make these things more accessible.

[@oxoelfoxo]

Agreed. And Brett probably wouldn't mistake England for Italy or vice versa.

[@AB-mz3yb]

This, however, belongs in high school. By the time one is an adult and enters conservatory/uni/varsity it might be a bonus but (hopefully) not required. One should have a basic understanding of the world at that stage.

[@persephone7342]

@@AB-mz3yb I study Korean studies and we HAVE to do two semesters of extracurriculars (the points add up to two semesters, you can do them whenever you want), to earn more knowledge outside of our major. They recommend learning about the other East Asian countries because that would be helpful for us, but you can do whatever you want. I could literally do Indian studies for two semesters and then graduate in Korean studies with that. I also think that shouldn’t be compulsory though, I can go more in depth into something else on my own if I think it would benefit me, I’m a grown up and I came here to study Korean, not something else.

[@thisismyname6715]

Outside of the US this is done in Highschool. Not university. The rest of the world finishes the US Highschool curriculum at 16, and then for two years we study the equivalent of US college “Gen Eds” until 18. This is why your degree programs are longer, and 4 years not 3.

[@brendamiller5785]

@@thisismyname6715 It's do interesting(!) each country has their own system of education. In Canada, you graduate from high school...grade 12.....at 17/18 yrs. In grade 11-12, if you know the direction you'd like to go (medicine, music, languages, humanities, etc) and start taking a few courses to get you started on your way (and depending what your high school offers.) The typical student graduates from grade 12 (18 yrs) in June and goes straight into a 4 year undergrad

[@jletsgoo]

1:00 general studies music 1:40 performance opps 3:37 grade 4:15 teachers, understand 5:25 4/5 hrs 6:10 X stress practice 7:00 connections 😳 7:20 self esteem, let gooo 7:44 injuries; STRETCH 8:25 tests 9:30 friends, not business cards 10:48 competitiveness, good spirit, be ur best self 11:50 masterclasses 😲 12:10 degree 🔥 12:30 later studying professionally

[@weeklydoseofinsanity3319]

When you watch a TwoSet video instead of attending online class *A sacrifice for a greater cause.*

[@memoryslipkills3799]

Lol

[@fabiogonzaleszavala]

Nerdy TwoSet is back and I love it

[@memoryslipkills3799]

Yesss

[@croissant1949]

Who else came just to see if their question got featured lol

[@johans8929]

Yes and no

[@johnludda9481]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3_Cd5ysdtiXo7M

[@aisyarahandina5499]

i thought im the only one😂

[@tchai_1237]

I did get featured!

[@angelawang7365]

Hahaha I knew right after the very first question that my mine wouldn't be featured because I asked the same thing XD

[@TheToinofeles78]

I was 38 years old, when I started to play the sax... it's never to late to pursuit your dreams... 3 years into it, not at a professional level, I'm enjoying playing pieces from Rachmaninoff or Shostakovich. Greetings from Portugal

[@cristianmunteanu7071]

Answer to most questions: *Well It depends...*

[@notalent6201]

They have found the answer to all of my struggles...have no self esteem

[@cadenceframe2141]

They said “pay off our student loans” whilst smiling and laughing But you could hear the trauma underneath...

[@XDXD-yb7qi]

Nah I won’t attend music school after this

[@arifsaifuddinzakaria860]

@Yanjun Sun to be a doctor

[@vathyashaum169]

HAHAHHA DUDE

[@ariaho2114]

MaKe FaMiLy PrOuD

[@Dianoskilicious]

I love this kind of episodes where they just talk and it feels like we're friends! Love u guys!

[@pranjalfarhan7771]

Eddy:Someone even snuck a blade into a piano.... Agent 47: wtf dude

[@Bilytkid]

Juliard . In the book, 'Life Between the Keys", by The Five Browns. Chapter three talks about the rumors of razor blades between the keys, as well as the competitiveness at Juliard.

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

@@Bilytkid I don't think I believe the razor blade rumor. They would be sued into bankrupcy when they deliberately forced pianists into a possibility of hurting their precious fingers and ruining their possible careers. They can't take that risk.

[@Bilytkid]

@@ankavoskuilen1725 - the rumor was of other students doing it against their rivals, not the professors. But its rather confirmed, the students resorted to other dirty tactics to sabotage someones practice.

[@shanieo9749]

just had to mention how eddy looks so good in flannel shirts hahah

[@ineedtopractice7156]

„when there was no practice room, we went practicing outside.“ *cries in pianist*

[@casualAudience]

*laughs in ukulele* lol

[@zee9134]

not to be dramatic or sth but i love these dudes a LOT. they make my quarantine better🤷🏻‍♀️

[@moa4329]

Hi army ❤️❤️

[@oxoelfoxo]

Can't say I love them but they have been giving a lot of laughs in these grim times.

[@skateata1]

I didn't find them til this year but as someone who works from home it give me entertainment.

[@emmac6596]

Ooooh those compulsory choir classes explain a lot. WhErE iS mY wArM wAtEr wiTh HonEY and LemOn?

[@xicodeoz]

7:30 "destroy your self-esteem, you have no more slef-esteem, you just go for it" rather than trying to try to build up a self-esteem, just let go, have no self-esteem" "self-esteem is just is" "the ego is gone" and suddenly, twosetviolin start teaching The Tao. xD

[@cookiesmack6442]

I’m in the 2020 graduation and I just got accepted to Julliard University( #1 American music arts university) . I was so happy that I almost cooked myself. I will be a ling ling.

[@dawn4195]

Damn, that's so cool. Good luck!!

[@angels5449]

Omg so cool congrats

[@jn3090]

You sure about that? If you really were among the 5.6% to get accepted ... one would think you'd know how to spell the school's name ...

[@Bella-po8vh]

@@jn3090 I mean late reply but I know a few ppl in Juilliard who thought the spelling was “julliard” like the op up there, for a few years up until their junior year because the “I” isn’t enunciated at all in the word’s pronunciation lmao. It’s possible.

[@jordanthomas7702]

@@jn3090 ah yes, an inconsequential typo that makes you doubt their entire academic career. really...? humans make mistakes.

[@kimtang8351]

ik eddy said he won't talk about it but i'm really so curious about how he got himself in a wheelchair

[@lea2467]

He fell down from a bicycle. It was mentioned in the Drawing Our Lives video

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@@lea2467 You realize it was a joke, right ? Eddy did spend some time in a wheelchair, but the bicycle part in that video was just him making fun of Ben Lee... 😄

[@eajensen4979]

It sounds like he didn't take care of himself, and got injured practicing too much without giving his body time to rest. Probably hurt his neck which is extremely scary to think.

[@minhthovo5652]

You can have the answer in their new mental health video

[@Hufflestitcher87]

Always fun when I manned the university booth at school information days.... Them: "I want to study music...", Me: That's great, what AMEB/ABRSM grade are you? Them: "Ummm what are they?" Me: What instrument do you play? Them: "Oh I just sing/play guitar".... Me: uh huh, well you need grade 5 certificat and do an audition to be considered. Them: "Oh, I thought I would learn how to read notes and stuff" Me: 🤦‍♀️ I had this conversation so many times with slight variations that I almost cried tears of relief when a student answered "Oh I have grade 8 ABRSM and I play Clarinet".

[@pian816]

To make you feel better: I’m doing Level 9 CM (equivalent to grade 7 ABRSM) and I play piano

[@xxathenacraftsxx]

To be honest, before watching Twoset, that's what I thought yall would do as well. Only recently do I know (and did a lil research on music unis in my own country to confirm what they said) that you need to be at quite a high level to study music in uni.

[@missyoconnor5126]

Top tip: always practice in a room with bad acoustics or multiple different rooms because the acoustics in an audition etc may not be as good as your used to and it quickly becomes apparent if you haven’t got good acoustics covering bad tone etc.

[@studywithq2716]

Am i the only one who dont play any instrument but really enjoy watching twoset. Early gang here🤚

[@yuhyi0122]

late gang here TT

[@teejay5432]

You're part of the classical music community now. That's best thing about Twoset they revolutionised the snobby and divisive culture associated with classical enthusiasts and made it welcome to all

[@CherryVilla21]

You're not the only who doesn't play any instrument. I watch them because they're entertaining.

[@havenprice]

No instrument here ha ha

[@lucky115_5]

It's-a-ME! I have a few friends who play instruments and from my observations I've come to the conclusion that playing an instrument is hell on Earth.

[@LexWinchesterr]

I started music college at an age that old school musicians may consider "late", I entered at 26. Now I've been playing the flute since I was 10 but for many reasons mostly social pressure and stupid stigmas to study a "real career" I was forced to study a finances degree, now I must admit that my early 20's were hellish and quite a darn waste of time if you ask me, I never stopped playing the flute though but I always had poor performance in finances despite me understanding the subjects faster but I always felt like I was wasting myself here and it was so painful because I consistently get a higher than average IQ in tests, around 135-140, yet I always had quite average grades, my interest was just not there at all despite how much I lied to myself, so I struggled quite a lot until I eventually blew up and decided that I was not going to be denied of my goal to be a professional musician. That being said, I started to look for good instrument teachers and I eventually met one of the best in my country and had a talk with him, after that he listened to my playing and he told me I had quite a lot of potential so he took me in and prepared me to enter one of the best music colleges in my country and... surprise surprise, I entered with the highest score of my generation in my instrument. Now after quite some time I also returned to finish my finances degree but I'm happy studying music and quite good progress. Now well.. we'll see what the future has in for me but now I think I have found a balance but I gotta say that I learnt that over years and years of continuous struggle and messing up stuff.

[@dmsanct]

TwoSetViolin: "we didn't SUCK suck".

[@hannah7914]

When you watching the video and think... ‘Twoset went to university and graduated...that means... Brett and Eddy in academic gowns and suits😏’

[@emmie1717]

idk why, but i feel the need to see this picture now

[@miyam9001]

I just want the singing

[@johnludda9481]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3_Cd5ysdtiXo7M

[@ma.isabelperez2104]

I wanna see them in that, too

[@Casutama]

I don't know if they do that in Australia? I mean, they might, but it's not a universal thing. We don't do it where I'm from. But I'm not Australian, so I don't really know

[@sarah_7814]

"We practiced 4-5 hours a day" You hear that sound?... ...That's the vocalists sobbing in a corner

[@fluffyunicorn2371]

"how many zoom in to your face do you want?" Twoset: *yes*

[@eliomeschinelli8167]

Spoiler: conservatory is expensive

[@pothiermarie9623]

*cry in poverty*

[@blessingclarkson7568]

Can you get scholarships?

[@sarah_7814]

@@blessingclarkson7568 yeah I reckon most of them have a scholarship of some sort, it probably depends on the conservatoire though

[@authenticbaguette6673]

Blessing Clarkson usually the rich kids get them for some reason though ... :P

[@freyaou]

Not if you get into Curtis 😏

[@jacytang3401]

Video idea: sight read a piece with the composer's original hand writing (this is the second time I'm writing this idea)

[@piccolopagalingling6284]

1:25 twoset a few videos ago: BUBBLE TEA THAT'S WHAT WE'RE MISSING eddy rn:

[@nonosquare1066]

Haha i love your username

[@dueberrymix]

This video aka 13:33 minutes of brett and eddy reminding us that they are actually half a lingling

[@dani_ellehu]

I am eleven years old and I am about to do the highest grade possible for violin. I’ve been preparing for about 2 months and I know, with Twoset existing, I have a high standard to live up too. I’ve been subscribed since I was eight. Twoset, you inspired me and thank you so much!

[@hazelnutchocopie]

goodluck buddy!!

[@qalaphyll]

they: you can study professionally if you start a 16 me ( who started at 10 ) : i can still be a musician then? I STILL HAVE HOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MarsLos10]

I started at 18 :)

[@qalaphyll]

@@MarsLos10 but you have to uni at 18 right?

[@Ava-cw3jf]

@@qalaphyll you can start uni at any age. In the uk, lots of people finish sixth form, take a gap year to work, then apply to uni

[@qalaphyll]

@@Ava-cw3jf oh is that so? then yay

[@Ava-cw3jf]

@@qalaphyll I started piano at nine. I’m currently grade 4/5 (Abrsm) at age 13. If you practise hard enough, you can get anywhere. This sounds cheesy, but honestly. Before global shutdowns happened, I had just taken my grade 2 exam and got mediocre marks (104/150, just passed). I practised maybe once every other day. When I had nothing else I could do, I started actually practising. I pretty much went up 2 grades in 6 months. I currently practise around 2 hours a day. If you want to get to professional level, you just have to practise. Ling Ling is watching 👀

[@thanhtranmy8614]

2:13 Brett casually talking While Eddy there drinking “what is the purpose of my life”

[@araniki]

It honestly warms my heart that they keep on looking to each other as they answer, like they need the other's approval at all times

[@dahliannisa4406]

Twoset is the true form of practice hard, flex hard and I'm so motivated😂😂😂

[@rwnbus]

8:48 "If you put the semicolon wrong you get two marks taken off." Oh I feel you. Or if you press the spacebar twice.

[@samhudock1437]

as an upcoming senior in high school, holy crap i needed this

[@LingLingsDistantRelative]

Me: wakes up, sees twoset notification "Ah I'll watch it later" *Video is about Music School* Me: MUST WATCH NOW

[@yuhyi0122]

oh hey

[@solsticeaura2]

Is it me or the chemistry of their friendship in this video just seems to come afloat so naturally? Like, they just seem so relaxed, comfortable and specially goofy

[@JoshTamayo]

“Competitiveness should be a spirit where you just want to be the best you can.” Thank you for pointing that out!! I hope music universities/colleges continue to encourage students with this mindset!

[@Examantel]

Music playing in the background: Brahms, Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102

[@Checkmate1138]

Played it in orchestra at University!

[@JacquelineTrieu]

omg thank you!! i was looking through the comments to see if anybody mentioned the BG music

[@Angela-ov7sz]

i love the way eddy looked at brett at 11.15 🤍 get someone who'll look at u like that lol

[@meraki5861]

7:48 now i'm curious about that injury...

[@izzairis7705]

Yeahhhhhhh

[@susanbryant6516]

Yeah, why would an injury that stops him playing for 8 months mean he was in a wheelchair? Unless he injured his neck and and gave him leg weakness or something... I don’t want to pry in his private life, but as a nurse, I’m intrigued!... perhaps he fell off a bike and hurt his wrist, like Ben lee, but also broke his knee!

[@akarui2602]

maybe he has something like a car accident or was hit by one from my point of a distracted person I could tell that it's pretty common

[@annaandhertypewriter4395]

I felt really bad. But glad it was long time ago and everything's fine now

[@mariewilliams7202]

I am currently going to a music school, so I clicked soooooo fast😂💀

[@Noodelousart123]

The Brett Bird is known for winging exams and questionable singing voice.

[@donskoycat8732]

I’m so happy they’re giving help for aspiring musicians. It’s a nice change of pace to their usual videos.

[@Abby-wx6kl]

Last time I was this early, Ling ling hadn’t finished his 40 hours of practice.

[@phj0307]

“if editor-san forgot to cut that (a roast) it’s not our fault” 4:13 *if editor-san cut away all roasts this channel would be such empty...*

[@sorin._chan]

4:10 Brett, Eddy and Editor-san join hands to expose corruption😂

[@zinone2009]

theyre so cute, i feel like i’m getting advice from my older brothers 🥺🥺🥺

[@jansvarz3522]

12:01 Eddy: *Vengerov* Captions: you are *van Gogh* now

[@allychau2386]

The one who checked the remaining time of the video after Brett had received the call lol

[@catalinaalvarez1934]

12:37 that calms me a lot...

[@obi-wankenobi3174]

10 seconds in and brett is already struggling

[@tiandixuanhuang]

I like how is so different to be a music student than a typical one and all these differences and then at the end they're like STUDENT DEBT and I'm just like it's all the same ain't it

[@simoncarter8190]

Coming from an incoming music education major, depending on the college/conservatory, you'll actually have required performances, or "recitals". You'll also be required to participate in an ensemble that correlates with your instrument (e.g. voice majors participate in choirs) for the vast majority of your time in music school, if not all of it. One music school I auditioned for prided itself in their belief that music education majors should be held to the same standards as music performance majors when it comes to musicianship. Long story short, yes, you will likely have performances even if you're not a performance major, but I guarantee taking every chance you get to perform (within reason of course) will be totally worth it.