Why You Still SUCK At The Piano

[@tomlavelle8340]

I do suck at piano. Thanks for noticing.

[@Piano_Pig]

Not for long!

[@GoaWay4Sanity]

*anyone who play instruments or creates music; just remember: you are LITERALLY making an inanimate object SING!*

[@Piano_Pig]

So true!

[@nickdachemusic]

I was watching your videos when I first started playing piano and got so much out of them, now years later I’m at at a totally different level, and I still get so much out of your videos. Thanks for everything you do for the community

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks Nick, I appreciate that!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Great advice. Piano playing is mental and physical. Mental you have remember theory and physical making your fingers work. I’m learning and 77 years old, both my brain and fingers are stuck in second gear. I enjoy playing but don’t know about improving. Great channel. Thank you.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

How's it going now?

[@fitulus]

As a pianist you absolutely nailed the 4 things. Methodically practicing is super important. Also practicing something without starting point of the whole piece, meaning to not start to play all over from start to practice something in the middle of the piece that you want to practice. but that is part of methodically and efficient practicing. i do have to mention that i have no long fingers and they're also not so thin, so that brings a bit caution and more focus to not mess up, sometimes you end up making a piece in blues style from all those half step tones that you accidentally press due to thicker fingers.

[@alvestotaylor6741]

Thank you so much Simon!!! Very helpful!

[@Piano_Pig]

You’re welcome!

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

"Shiny object syndrome". Exactly this! That's me

[@billhasty5197]

Great Advice. Thanks.

[@tonyselectronickeyboard]

Very good advice

[@DojoOfCool]

You mean even if I noodle in 12 keys it's not practicing???

[@Piano_Pig]

Not without a purpose or goal

[@lekingm5642]

very nice videos and interpretation well done my friend good evening leking m

[@JUKEBOXANIMATION]

It's not surprising but incredible how this video has fewer views, compared to the "3 chords you should know as a beginer !" which has 2M. People hate having the truth in front of their nose and would rather play 3 chords during entire life to show off to non piano playing friends. Thank you for this video btw

[@jeffreyfelder7981]

Thanks, hey you have to be straight forward, I'm guilty in at least 1 or 2 of those.... needed that. Thanks.

[@great-garden-watch]

This has been my question. Exactly what is useful practice? Playing scales and exercises or can you learn a piece pretty well then start another, say every week or two? Am I missing out by not playing exercises? Thanks to anyone who has advice.

[@richarpadilla1891]

Good tutorial Simon ,as always ! Honestly speaking, your channel is the best jazz piano channel, i would say yours and Julian Bradley's channel ,the best 2 channels of all !

[@Piano_Pig]

Thanks Richar, I appreciate that 🙏

[@rolandberendonck3900]

Well done Simon. Only a few people dare to show some tough love.

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

While I don't stink at the piano....there is a faint smell....

[@Volidee]

Question: When I learn some new lick or progression, do I need to learn it in every other key? This is super helpful but also really tedious and time consuming. Should I just pick a few keys and learn it in those?

[@Piano_Pig]

I’d definitely learn it in at least 2-3 keys and then practice integrating it into stuff you can already play

[@nonstopMUTEFISHdance]

Thanks Simon

[@Piano_Pig]

You're welcome!

[@dwaynemusik]

I'm thinking about joining your course but honestly I scared to death!!!! I am a fairly good portrait artist but music is my absolute passion i love jazz and neo soul stuff and I can't seem to pick up playing as easily as I did drawing and its killing me ..I'm not scared of your course but of me failing I know that sounds stupid

[@-jq8gt]

I can relate. What helps me is to always remember my love of jazz and the joy it brings me. Let that joy drown out your fears. If you're working on something you love, you've kind of already won. Just hold onto that feeling and do the work.

[@dwaynemusik]

Hey thanks veeeeery much! Needed that!

[@Omifeem01]

Sincerity ❤ hited me hatd 😂

[@fishersfingers9751]

I can see myself in too many of those reasons Simon. Consider myself chastised!

[@robertleftwich517]

I’m guilty. All the above

[@checho3847]

How long you have to practice each day minimum to get better? I mean finger exercises to improve my finger strength and independency

[@Piano_Pig]

You'll improve in complete correlation with how much time you practice. If you practice 5 mins a day, you'll get better. But if you want to see noticeable, meaningful improvement - I'd aim for at least 1 hour a day. I wouldn't spend much more than 20 minutes a day doing finger exercises

[@ray3mondo]

Ouch! I think I've got all four of those problems. But the shiny objects one is probably the worst. There is no 'stickability' in my learning - the curse of KZbin. Gotta go now - have just seen a new video to watch. (joking). Thanks for the advice - I'll try to take it on board.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Lol loved this. Yes we all suck

[@calebcharles7518]

Ya got me 😂

[@peterschlosser7605]

I want to know how this guy got a camera in my studio. Creepy.

[@Piano_Pig]

I sneak in during the night

[@joshuawoodfolk8202]

Is this a phone? I ask because you're really calling me out

[@Niowiad]

00:22 I feel better now 😍

[@charlesloving4820]

"🤨Well...if you clicked on this video..."

[@mac651000]

After watching this video, I now relaise I can't actually play the damn thing. Seriously, great content. Quite inspiring, really.

[@jcmurr2669]

You cant actually play a damn thing but you didn't know that until you watch this vid? Mmm Which part of the vid was it that brought about that revelation? You were just smashing piano keys and rocking back and forth giggling and smiling and then watched this vid and then it just hit you?

[@howardron543]

Cuz i don't practice... But don't gotta do me dirty like that

[@seanonel]

I clicked on this video because I was going through your latest videos, not because I suck.

[@williams3942]

@ me next time Simon

[@DeyquanBowens]

The emphasis on “You SUCK” hurt my feelings bro! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Skiddoo42]

The chapter thumbs really did a number on my ego. I will see this painted boldly on every surface I look at now.

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

Facts don't care about your feelings bro! nah I gotta admit it hurt my feeling too lol

[@Piano_Pig]

😂😂😂

[@laurelstevens2618]

O my gosh you’re hilarious! 😆 I’ll stick with your videos!

[@mariocarri7192]

Hello 🎉

[@Piano_Pig]

Hey 👋

[@danceofjimbeam]

anyone interested in having a practice buddy?

[@0e0]

i automatically unsubscribe to people that use these sorts of titles in their videos...otherwise you have great content...see ya.

[@Piano_Pig]

It’s about the content not the title

[@beeshwax]

Soft

[@smyrnian_]

Thumbs down for the rude title

[@Piano_Pig]

At least it’s a constructive video, I’m not here to insult you I’m here to help 😂

[@jamisonfernandez9751]

Sometimes you need a title like this to ROCK someone a little bit into checking out the video... If you beat around the bush, and be super gentle, like, oh , hey there, do you have some time, would you like to get better at piano. It just ISNT gunna hit the same! Also, i feel like Most people have negative self talk, that probably, tells them, that "they suck at piano" ...so for a video to call it out, is a way for you to say, HEY, maybe i can finally figure this out, and stop myself from having these thoughts!

[@jamisonfernandez9751]

Also, if youre truly confident in your abilities, this title shouldnt hurt ya ^-^