11 years of piano PROGRESS - 20.000 hours of practice

[@RioPradipto]

This is what most people will never see that behind the curtain there are thousands of hours spent on practicing keep up!

[@mikekeenan8706]

That was the top off to my Birthday, yesterday. You are astounding! In all of my 76 years, I have never seen anyone play a piano with the depth of heart and soul in which you perform. To see what you have gone through to reach this level is amazing. You ARE the music. You don't just play the keyboards and pianos, you make love to them. Thank you Michael for taking us along on your journey to perfection. Hearing and seeing you play does a great service to all of the composers, past or present. This was totally worth watching, to know the man in front of those keyboards.

[@pardonmypiano]

Happy belated birthday my friend!! I hope this video made your day! I've spent the whole day yesterday trying to put all the pieces together!!!

[@dynajay4106]

I played piano from the age of 10 to 15. Quit mainly because of high-school, depression, and problems at home. Didn't pick it back up because I was a poor college student. Spent most of my adulthood just trying to pay bills and couldn't even affod a keyboard. I'm 35 now and getting back into it. I can play Fur Elise in the original arrangement but it did take awhile to break into my own hands. It's amazing how stiff they become after a 20 year absence.

[@filmanim5276]

We need more people like you in this world. Very inspiring!

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so so much my friend!!

[@DrAdams-fx6gy]

20,000 hours seem unbelievable. I couldn't imagine the dedication and how it could take its toll on a persons mind.

[@elenitapianohoy3114]

You were a born piano lover. Can tell from your 14 videos years old. Also the big hands

[@pardonmypiano]

I have always this amazing instrument!!! Thank you so much for your comment and for subscribing!!!😇

[@elenitapianohoy3114]

I also began at 10 i think. I stopped playing at 20 s and i took it back in 2016

[@orionyxe]

This video is very inspiring for me. I’m 17 and about the skill level you were around that age. I feel like I’m a bit “behind” because I haven’t taken piano seriously compared to those who have done RCM etc. but I see from your beautiful playing that even if I didn’t take it seriously, and have quit lessons twice, I can (with dedication) still improve to a level where I can play the pieces I’ve always hoped to play :) thank you and it’s amazing watching your piano journey!

[@pardonmypiano]

You are so right!! I've stopped playing the piano twice in my life but now it is the biggest joy I have! Honestly, taking a step back helped. Learning the piano is always a challenging journey and never a perfect one, but it is PERFECT as is. I'm grateful for all the experiences I came across. It's very important to only play what you want to play. Being in school can be sometimes difficult especially when you must learn your repertoire for exams and stuff. But once you fully dedicate yourself to what you like, that's when real progress starts 🙂 always choose to be different and never follow other pianist's journeys. Greetings from Chicago friend!

[@AEMZmom-ok7nd]

I like your comments and descriptions. 💌

[@michelaangelucci2410]

Sei un mostro (di bravura) di una umiltà unica. Sei un mostro proprio,incredibile.

[@pardonmypiano]

😀❤️❤️❤️

[@mspg2]

Michael this is so informative of your musical journey - I am glad you are where you are now- you have moved onto a anew direction which has given greater scope to your talents and your followers can appreciate where you are. We never stop learning or improvising. Eventually so many classically trained musicians discover The Beatles and what a joy it gives you and your many fans.

[@mikekeenan8706]

It looks as if a lot of your subscribers have, as I have done, watched this video a number of times to enjoy your progress. The rose has fully blossomed now.

[@perforMING88]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this inspiring well-documented real-life progress... 300 live performances - should qualify for piano olympics... 😄 Yeah... we all missed the opportunity to record our progress back then... with the tech nowadays, it will be different... Great singing and piano banging too... Didn't know you have engineering background...

[@pardonmypiano]

thank you so much!! Yes! I studied architecture in high school

[@FreeLooK]

Great video 🤌 None can say u don't have musical experience! Glad u do and chased what u enjoy since little

[@LauraNicoledench]

I especially like your performance of yesterday

[@FlyerInSF]

Favorite excerpt from your journey that I must now listen to in its entirety: Debussy’s Sunken Cathedral! Can’t wait ‘til Kawai sends you a Shigeru SK-EX upon which your first recording after receipt must be a reprise of that piece! But you left out very important facts, my friend. The detail that you omitted (but must also share) Through how many of the 20k hours were you forced to endure either: a) out-of-tune pianos, b) bad recording acoustics, or c) BOTH? We are all forever grateful you no longer have to do that!! The production values of your recordings are finally commensurate with your talent!

[@pardonmypiano]

you have made such a good point! Thank you for sharing it!

[@billr848]

Hats off

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much Bill! Don’t forget to subscribe❤️i promise I won’t disappoint!

[@alvarogarridopiano]

Totally understandable.

[@Riedel777]

Bravo! Txs for sharing! 🎹🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@pardonmypiano]

You are so welcome, Hans!!

[@vikrantchauhan1997]

Stay blessed and ❤❤ always shine dear brother Michael

[@MotifMusicStudios]

Love that you show the years of hard work behind your tremendous skills. Inspiring for sure!

[@pardonmypiano]

thank you so much my friend!

[@dannys-pianoconnections5169]

bravooo....!!! very interesting clip !!! congratulations

[@pardonmypiano]

thank you so much Danny!!!

[@gvalan]

You are truly living an inspiring life! Thank you for sharing with us your awesome journey!

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much, Greg!!

[@Tautropfenoase]

Fantastic video my friend. 🥰 I enjoy it so much. Wonderful progress. You're a big artist.

[@pardonmypiano]

thank you!! I'm curious to see what this year will bring! :)

[@dac21j]

I came for the MP11se demo, then found this gem of a video. Your playing is very inspirational. Looking forward to more content.

[@pardonmypiano]

I am so glad that you find my videos inspirational! :) I post twice a week!

[@CASHM2011]

Great documentary!

[@pardonmypiano]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@alineaswonderland6924]

You made my day, Michael! Keep going and music never disappoints... Salute to your dedication!!

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much, Alinea!! 👍 glad that we have connected over here!!!

[@personalnotesmusic]

You have a very unique style and playing touch which is SO musical and touches the depth of the soul. Thanks for sharing. I subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much my friend!!! There’s so much more amazing stuff coming soon!!

[@personalnotesmusic]

@@pardonmypiano Check out my KZbin channel too. I also have a piano playlist...but piano is my second instrument. I wish I could play like you!

[@SteveFarmerMusic]

omg... I almost can't stand it inside, hearing and seeing you, Michael! Yea, that sounds silly, I know 🤪 You're "just you", inside yourself, to your own self. But the view of you, from out HERE?? oh my gosh... you're beautiful!!! Even physically, on the outside, but that coupled with realizing your heart as well (from seeing many of your other posts and words and thoughts and comments... here as well as Facebook)... all reveals what an amazing human being... what an amazing guy you are!! 😊 Life is absolutely emmense. Unfathomably emmense! I'm sure you've no doubt pondered, through life, how music itself mirrors what is ACTually the depths of our hearts desires and realizations, through life. I STILL, after even all my own years, can't seem to grasp a "definition", any "conclusions" about the reality of this whole matter... it's as allusive as trying to put emotion into mere words... it CANT be done! I personally feel that the reason for that is because it's all actually based on what most people might think of and label as a "spiritual" matter. Our foundational underlying true nature is far, far beyond the mere physical nature of our existence. Your own heart is trying to express the depths of those truths, and I see that in your words, Michael! And it goes without even saying how much you express that in your... music!! I really do wish I knew you for real! I'd have to be very careful, though. Totally no offense, but I think my heart would be total mush for a while! 😆😊 lol. You're amazing, Michael! Yea, I'm just some total stranger to you (duuh 😜), but I still love you. We're all human, so we all already intrinsically share in much, when it comes to knowing how "hearts feel". There's a million paths of possible conversation in that regard! I'm thankful music helps us navigate down those paths! It's really all the same thing. We're here, we live, and then we each leave this place. What then?? Love. That's what. It's the utterly underlying, eternal foundation to EVERYTHING. (Another million paths of conversation there!). Ok.. I'll hush, and just enjoy your music for now 😊 My own life took a particular journey, with my own music... and watching you leads me to feel that my own path took some mistaken steps that led me to not be "as good" as I wish I were. But... at least I still get to be performing, out on the road and making a decent living doing it. I'm grateful! But dang it... I SHOULD have been practicing my Chopin WAY more through the years... instead of... Elton John! (no offense, Elton!! You know I love you!!!!! haha 😁). Blessings to you, Michael, and I hope life is being amazing for you!! 💞 ~Steve facebook.com/steve.farmer.311

[@Samuel10463]

WOW!

[@mikekeenan8706]

Each week, I find myself looking forward to the new postings on your channel Michael. It is a pleasure to visit with you and your remarkable talents, several times a week. You are the Maestro Extraordinaire, my friend.

[@tran5434]

Awesome

[@imonaplain]

Damn, this is insane, just assuming this is 11 years of intense practice, it really did pay off. I really hope I could reach to this level of technical mastery and expand on it further, which is what I'm aiming for right now... This really is amazing, and keep at it my friend, you're on a good path, and I love to see you shine at it.

[@KaasIsLekker]

Wait your 27?!! If you said 22 I would have believed you instantly. Great inspirational content and really great to see you grow in your subcount :)

[@pardonmypiano]

Yes that's correct!! Thank you so much my friend!!! Likewise❤️

[@SamaraTaisMusic]

It was so satisfying to watch your progress! Keep up with the great work 😊

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much Samara! Also thank you for subscribing😇😁 let me know if you have any questions!!

[@opndmind]

What an encourager you are! I will watch and listen again and again. Thank you.

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much!! Where are you from my friend?😀

[@pardonmypiano]

Don't forget to subscribe if you want to stay up to date!☺️I post twice a week!!!

[@opndmind]

Sunny Florida. I sing for a mouse! I'm subscribed and loving your music.

[@OneHandPianoMan]

Such an incredible journey, Michael. Thank you for sharing your performances and beautiful performances. I would love to hear your version of Frank Sinatra's "My Way". You're awesome! 🤗❤️🙌🎹💯💥

[@pardonmypiano]

I promise I will learn it!!!!!

[@OneHandPianoMan]

@@pardonmypiano Awesome!!

[@DrAdams-fx6gy]

I'd love to hear you do your playing expertise on " Imagine "

[@donnamitchell7composerarranger]

Wow impressive share of your journey! Wonderful development: keep it coming as you have many years ahead to look forward to! Wonderful video. ♥️❤️

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much Donna!!! :) I cannot believe that it's been 20 years already! So happy that we have connected here on KZbin as well!!

[@rhoiesundolan6560]

Thank you so much for sharing with us your progress my friend.

[@pardonmypiano]

You are so welcome!!!

[@thomaspiano]

Great progress, thanks for uploading this! Even in the first clips it's very clear you were completely invested in what you were playing. You put a lot of emotion into whatever you're playing and it shows. Also the quality of the recordings from an audio and video perspective is phenomenal 😁

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much, Thomas! I'm so happy that we have connected over here!

[@patrikol]

Wow amazing! Thank you so mutch! :-)

[@pardonmypiano]

You are very welcome!! Thank you so much for subscribing!!!

[@ifthepianocouldtalk5255]

This video put a smile in my face, and hope in my heart, thank you for sharing such a beautiful journey with us!!

[@pardonmypiano]

so happy that you found this inspiring! Honestly the last video that I posted is both so hilarious and educational! You will love it :)

[@anman366]

😭 beautiful journey!

[@pardonmypiano]

So many years full of memories!!!

[@rootskalitybandofficiel6054]

Excellent, Keep up the good work

[@pardonmypiano]

thank you so much my friend!! :) enjoy the rest of the day!

[@LorenzoGavanna]

So interensting!! Congratulations for your career!! Almost fun fact: no matter where are you from, no matter where you will study, no metter what you will do as piano player, but for sure you played a flute and piano piece!! There will always be a flute to play with!!! Eheh

[@pardonmypiano]

I was in a piano - flute duo for 2 years!!! I played amazing pieces! My favorite was Le Merle Noir by Messiaen :)

[@LorenzoGavanna]

@@pardonmypiano Yes such an huge and interesting repertoire for the flute and piano duo!!!

[@JeremyTaylorPianoProgress]

Woah. A beast of a video, and you are a beast at the keys...! Inspirational. All the best

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much Jeremy!! Your channel looks awesome!! Where are you from?

[@JeremyTaylorPianoProgress]

@@pardonmypiano London UK!

[@pardonmypiano]

@@JeremyTaylorPianoProgress awesome!!! I live in Chicago!!

[@robinthomsoncomposer]

Great to see your progress over those years. You certainly put the work in and what an accomplished player you have become. Delighted to let you know that I finally managed to track down and order an MP11SE here in Australia. Cannot wait for it it to arrive as it will be the closest instrument I ever get to a grand.

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much my dear friend!! You won't regret this amazing keyboard!!! I'm so happy I had the chance to try it!! Greetings from Chicago! Hope to visit Australia one day! Also, don't forget to subscribe if you want to stay in touch! 😁 let me know when it arrives!!!

[@robinthomsoncomposer]

@@pardonmypiano Already a subscriber. You will be very welcome down here. Did you get my email?

[@robinthomsoncomposer]

@@pardonmypiano Incidentally Are you a Dorico guy yet?

[@pardonmypiano]

@@robinthomsoncomposer nope! I use Finale or MuseScore

[@montserratipina6741]

hello I loved the video you have a lot of talent with the piano, I wish you much success :)

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much my friend!!! :)

[@keithmartinwalker9146]

Absolutely fantastic progress and what a brilliant pianist you have become. I'm sure it was worth the study.and work.

[@pardonmypiano]

It was worth every single minute of practicing! Thank you so much for subscribing! Where are you from?😁

[@keithmartinwalker9146]

@@pardonmypiano Hi again, I'm in Northern UK Nr Huddersfield.

[@duanespiano]

Loved your voice!! beautiful ✨

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you!!!

[@saviomenezes7989]

Hi Bro ! I’m glad you kept on going n going! Are you working ? or playing piano all your life! Keep calm n keep on playing piano! U r inspection to all the guys who fall and give up ! I’ll take it abroad

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much!!! I will keep calm and play the piano!!!! Don't forget to subscribe it would help me so much❤️

[@rlmast]

Just discovered your stuff today! subbed! if you need some Ideas, I would love to see some Castlevania music, and maybe some Comptine D'un played as well! Great talent!

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much!!! I have the Amelie Comptine posted already on my channel! I named the title of the video differently

[@pardonmypiano]

The video is called "why does everyone still know this song" 😁

[@rlmast]

@@pardonmypiano Oh sweetness! thanks for letting me know!

[@pardonmypiano]

@@rlmast hope you'll enjoy it!

[@stacywarmbrand172]

This was such an interesting video Michael, I absolutely loved it!!! 👏👏👏

[@geezermann7865]

Hello, you are so naturally talented. What country did you live in before coming to America? Are you still in Illinois? I live in downstate Illinois, no where near Chicago.

[@DrAdams-fx6gy]

How long did it take you to really look inside. It was part of your soul from a early age. Wanted to be a Architect and minor in music. Played a competition and teacher said you should change majors. Did you feel that you should change , also? Did you feel that , that is what you really wanted to do even before? Did your choice to be a Architect have to do with financial security and you had piano due to the love of playing. When practicing did you record yourself for self evaluation? And how many times would your instructor listen to you and coach you on playing while practicing to get a piece down. I feel some of us don't have the confidence to go on our own instincts and feel like we need someone close to help us to critic or give us their thoughts on what they hear. To help or give or allow ourselves to make choices in our playing .

[@Brucenator100]

What is the make and model of the digital piano? Your classical training is excellent... and I enjoyed listening to your progression through the years ... When are you going to compose and show us what really is inside your prodigious skills?

[@pardonmypiano]

Thank you so much Bruce! The digital piano is Kawai Mp11se. I will do some improvs soon! Don't forget to subscribe in order to be updated my friend!!!

[@pancakesforbreakfast5046]

This is so cool! Super inspirational, I can tell this is going to be a channel with one million subscribers someday!

[@pardonmypiano]

Wow!!! Your words are so encouraging!!! Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel! Now I need 999.999 haha!!!!😁

[@pianistganga]

so inspiring my daughter is just 9 and I am hoping something like this for her too 😇

[@pardonmypiano]

I'm sure she will do great!!!!! Music is vitamins for the soul☺️ thank you for watching this!!!!!

[@TheresaLarkinTipperary]

Amaing achievement 😊

[@RalucaBojor]

Foarte frumos colajul! În România unde ai studiat pianul până să vii în State?

[@pardonmypiano]

am studiat in Suceava la Colegiul de Arta Ciprian Porumbescu :)

[@RalucaBojor]

@@pardonmypiano super! Eu la Brașov la Liceul de Muzică Tudor Ciortea.

[@ronald3836]

20,000 hours - this better be good.

[@randomclips7970]

A long time

[@BjdacH]

What do you mean by hear colours and see sounds?

[@artsymusician8041]

what's the name of that modern piece where you got to use the strings?

[@pardonmypiano]

It's Tocatta by Emma Lou Diemer 😁 thank you for listening!

[@artsymusician8041]

@@pardonmypiano awesome thank you!

[@pardonmypiano]

Where are you from? I'm happy we have connected over here!!!

[@artsymusician8041]

@@pardonmypiano im from the usa, i play piano as well and its my hope to double major in performance and music education in college when im old enough

[@artsymusician8041]

@@pardonmypiano where are you from?

[@61keypiano]

Thank you for sharing your journey & hello from Australia. Don't stop the music Michael. Want to develop your musicianship further? Collaborate with other classical instruments. Have a look at & a listen to the work of postdoctoral cellist fellow Anzel Gerber.

[@olegkolot8913]

Michael, do you have your own Spotify channel?

[@pardonmypiano]

Yes I do have! Only 3 pieces posted yet but I'm planning this week to release all of them☺️ the name on Spotify is the same as on KZbin

[@markosamardzic1141]

How much have you practiced throughout the day on average, before mastering the piano? I am calculating that you have practiced playing the piano for around 5 hours daily.

[@pardonmypiano]

Well I have been playing the piano for 20 years so it's about 2.5 hours daily. But this video only contains footage going back 11 years. 😇 where are you from?

[@markosamardzic1141]

@@pardonmypiano Thank you for answering my question. Consistency is the key to success. I am from Serbia, from the place where the trumpet festival is held, maybe you heard of it. I started playing piano accordion 4 months ago, and I'm almost 19 years old. I finished elementary music school. Haven't played for 5 years, and 4 months ago I started again, almost like absolute beginner. I was trying to figure out what is the most optimal time to practise daily. If I practise 4 or more hours my hand is becoming stiff and I have to end my playing session. I want to progress as quickly as I can, but staying injury free. Keep doing what you love to do. Greetings from Guca, Serbia!

[@pardonmypiano]

@@markosamardzic1141 that's so amazing that you are from Serbia! I grew up in Romania but I now live in Chicago! Honestly, 2 hours of very focused practice every single day can go a long way😁

[@markosamardzic1141]

@@pardonmypiano There are many Serbs in Chicago. I will try to modify mu routine and maybe practise 20-40 hours per week, but we will see, I'm just going to listen to my body. Anyway, thank you for answering.

[@pardonmypiano]

@@markosamardzic1141 listening to your body is crucial! So happy we have connected! Let's stay in touch! 🙂

[@giasone777]

What country did you come from. I am going to guess Romania

[@pardonmypiano]

That is correct!! :)

[@davederrick9431]

I thought this was fantastic😀

[@danni1993]

And, you play chess and paint? I have a degree in science, and I could NEVER understand chess. Some people are creative and talented, but most of us aren't. You are truly blessed. Are your parents or siblings musically talented as well? You play SO beautifully. 🥰 I'd bet you have a very high IQ.

[@DavidConnors]

Excellent. I have just 18,600 hours left to go. 🤣

[@pardonmypiano]

haha! you can do it!!!! you have all my support!

[@DavidConnors]

@@pardonmypiano I’ll have to see if I can get there before they put me in a pine box. 😂

[@enriqueboy5638]

very well done video presentation & I knew you must be from Europe because of your accent & I'm Polish myself & I am Eryk; we chatted couple of days ago on social media platform & I recommended you that you should start Tik Tok account for your Piano content because Tik Tok is now like number ONE platform where People promote & share their masterpieces to the world :)

[@DrAdams-fx6gy]

When playing all the classical music from the innovators, do you think anyone can ever play it the way they did? I mean everyone has their own touch representation of the pieces. I'm sure some of the composers, not all would play them somewhat differently at times. Do you feel the same way. Each person can practice to have a precise attack on notes and passages doing it over and over to a point that they just have practiced and picked things apart just to get notes to sound just a certain way. Esp when going into the extremely light touch and to various degrees of sound and tones of even notes in a chord. Practice training has to be very difficult when trying to get to that place you hear and feel in your mind to transfer it all to playing. Hard time to sleep at times thinking of getting it exactly to your perfection . Which we know we never get it to where we really want it. As soon as we do and play it even if front of people we are our own worst critics. Maybe at times we need to have a few we can really trust to tell us it's at it's best. But we are always learning and improving. Still we go back and think maybe if I played it just alittle better here, and aliitle more here . A little more here a little less here yet we are doing these things. How much do we know to add or take away. I say it is all up to ourselves ,ears, our feeling our inner self .

[@LEGhellnah]

5:05 is this supposed to be music or some kind of exercise. 6:00 also I'm sorry but...what the actual frick is this piece.....