Preparing for competitions | LAJ #50

[@ThatViolaKid]

Not gonna lie...today's episode was kinda weak! I'm sorry! Hope you got a little bit of value from the fireside chat! Tomorrow's will be a bit better =)

[@Whomkey]

ThatViolaKid half way to 100!! can't wait!

[@20smthn]

ThatViolaKid Hey! So I have an audition for a youth orchestra in less than a week and I'm absolutely TERRIFIED. If I don't get in I won't be able to see one of my closest friends for probably a year. What's something I should know before I audition?

[@mcrettable]

don't mess up

[@jonathandismuke2792]

ThatViolaKid I thought the whole video was pretty informative and entertaining!

[@Lukesieve]

Loved the intro today. Oblivion has been a favorite of mine since I first heard it, thanks for playing it!

[@thebraydenchannel78]

3:05-4:17 Nice preformence of the Courante. I'm acually learning suite 1 now and that was great on a Viola!

[@CarineFrisch]

Very helpful - thanks

[@TheCharlesfastiggi]

No sweat we all have to have our down days. That busking cheddar though what whaaaat?! Wonderful advice on competitions thanks Drew. I don't like competitions when it gets personal.

[@coralworley8817]

that's oblivion in the front end isn't it?! I'm playing that in a concert this Sunday! nice piece :)

[@angelacosta466]

That was some great insight. When getting on stage I always struggled with anxiety and focus. I looked at the crowd, the judges, and that made me more nervous. From now on I will focus on one thing and stare at it that way I can calm my emotions. Thanks!

[@samuelhernandez4103]

thank you Drew!! for your advice!

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Samuel Hernandez My pleasure dude

[@tummykinskim6743]

Thanks for the tips, very helpful!

[@111178403]

You're such an inspiration to me. I also started playing my instrument (bass guitar) when I was 13 (12 turning 13) and I wanted to play the double bass after I turned 15 but wasn't able to get one because my family isn't very rich. But the school I go to has rented one out for me, and I now currently take lessons at my local Conservatorium (for bass in general) and am looking forward to studying jazz bass at uni (if I get in). I wasn't sure about going to music school but last year something snapped in me that made me go "there's no way I'm not going to spend my life playing music" and after watching your videos I can't help but get even more pumped and practice even more. TY VIOLAKID KEEP MAKING VIDEOS 😊

[@yaasianchris3868]

wish this video came out sooner! I have a competition tomorrow. Great Vid keep up the good work

[@lauraelizabethguerrerocort1453]

Wao you play the viola incredible! 😳

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

Very cool :)

[@BrotherPoseidon]

What size viola do you happen to play? I'm about to begin playing viola and I absolutely love the boomy sound of your instrument. (I know it's not all about the size of the viola). But thank you!

[@martincalvo7143]

thanks

[@annaottinger7641]

OMG I have to play Gique for an orchestra audition on Thursday and I freaked

[@makennabinder5727]

What a coincidence I have a contest tomorrow and I need to prepare

[@nitavemuri6170]

Lol isn't it kinda late to prepare the day before 😂😂

[@Sonia-zu3fp]

What piece are you playing at 3:09?

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Chels S. Bach Cello Suite No. 1 - Prelude

[@Sonia-zu3fp]

Thank you!

[@laurenwash7459]

ThatViolaKid thought it was the courante?

[@bryannachambers7683]

what piece are you playing in the beginning

[@gargargargar]

Appreciate all of this :)

[@kylerfreeland6294]

if you could play any brass instrument (woodwinds are not real) what would it be

[@ThatViolaKid]

+kyler freeland Trumpet probably

[@asbjrnelkjrrokkjr1704]

What is that intro-piece you played?

[@Guuzaka]

Much of competition anxiety indeed comes from people's heads and negativity from within. Practice, think positive and be positive. 🎻🥇🎻

[@MrWaffleCity]

Yeyeyeyeye

[@ih8yrface]

AYEE

[@tanyarenaud3095]

what competitions are you doing

[@kiaraeijo]

I like to listen to piano music before I perform because it helps me calm down and it reminds me of my piano teacher from my undergrad because I would get nervous playing piano for him and he would always tell me to not be scared and to relax and he would assure me that I would be okay

[@katelynxue7021]

OBLIVION?! MY FAVORITE

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Katelyn Xue I'm so happy to hear that!!!

[@killl017]

Такой милый когда маме звонил😊😊😊

[@klara7683]

where can i get a play homie play shirt?

[@ThatViolaKid]

You can get one at shop.thatviolakid.com! =)

[@jonathandismuke2792]

ThatViolaKid It would be kinda wierd to get a Viola Nation shirt because I play violin. The play homie play shirts are really cool though!

[@jaggerjacks8795]

This might seem a bit negative, but can you talk about any bad experiences you've had with conductors or chamber partners (if you've had any, you're a lovable person to me xD)? I'm curious how you dealt with this sort of thing, particularly if there was some sort of biased against you. Even if there was just slight reservations, like you could tell the person(s) didn't want to work with you.. people tryna be smart-alecs with you over small details in a snobbish way.. things like that. P.S Did you change your viola or am I just seeing things :o, the varnish looks a bit different?

[@peterpantalones]

gonna follow you on insta!

[@roriccunningham348]

Sounds like piazzolla

[@ThatViolaKid]

+Roric Cunningham It is!!! It's his piece called Oblivion

[@roriccunningham348]

It's played on cello mostly so that's how I know it. I found it quite interesting that you phrased the courante on the 2nd beats of the beginning few measures. Of course I'm a cellist and not a violist. Different instruments have different styles of playing. The Bach was top notch!

[@Whomkey]

first!

[@Whomkey]

nvm...

[@bryannachambers7683]

what piece are you playing in the beginning of the video

[@NotSilent_]

Bryanna Chambers oblivion by Astor Piazolla I think not sure

[@bryannachambers7683]

thanks

[@NotSilent_]

Bryanna Chambers np

[@katelynxue7021]

Yeah, it's oblivion

[@bryannachambers7683]

thank you