Years ago I passed by my piano teacher’s studio and heard him practicing Gaspard de la nuit. It was a little under tempo (because he was practicing) but was otherwise impeccably played, just like his recitals. I later told him I heard him practicing and asked him how was it he never made mistakes when he practiced. He was normally very patient with me but this time he looked at me like I was a total idiot. Well, he said, I always practice at a tempo where I never make mistakes(!) Duh! That memory has stuck with me for many years.
This video was really fun. I had to laugh several times. The funniest moment on stage for me was in my childhood. I played several instruments and had a lot of concerts. Especially during the christmas period I played classical accordion in churches (many organs in our region are broken and accordion is a good substitute). Once we had a huge concert with VIP guests from the political scenery. Everything was really serious including the programme. I was about to play a Vivaldi and a Bach doubleconcerto and a Scarlatti sonata together with my teacher (we were a duo which was booked for concerts). We stepped on stage, bowed and took a seat. In this moment my teacher next to me screamed while all the four legs of the chair broke and the chair collapsed including my teacher. She was still sitting safely on the chair but just without legs and a meter lower than me. We noticed that she was ok and bursted into laughter. You can imagine it was extremely hard afterwards to be professional and play the concert as planned. We still laugh about this story and check every stool twice before we sit on it.
GOSH, You kept me on edge the whole comment saying to myself, please don’t say it... As a classically trained pianist, you know those few steps we walk on stage after the introduction. This was my nightmare to fall onstage. If I was performing solo it less scary... the terror if I had to walk those few steps onstage not in front of an audience only.... I had to walk beside THE ORCHESTRA who were already sitting on their PRESTIGIOUS CHAIRS. I wish classical musicians can pop out of the stage floor (a hidden entrance) like Michael Jackson 🤦🏼♀️😂😭💀
When I was in HS, I joined a music club that meets once a month. Every meeting there'd be about 10-20 pianists and 50-100 people who would come just to listen to us on stage. (I live in a major city) I would play at every meeting. The public performances were often enough so I got used to playing in front of a lot of people. But not so often that I didn't have time to learn new songs. Also, listening and knowing the better/great pianists motivated me to be a better player. The whole experience greatly reduced my stage fright. Of course, you must practice until you are note perfect but that's part of the fun. I highly recommend joining a music club. This is better than waiting for that yearly recital/event where you only have that one time to play. No wonder people are so frightened.
On a music school concert my teacher wanted to gift me a music journal subsciption because of my 10 year membership to his school and called me to come on stage, but I left the concert earlier…
Thank you for saying that it's normal to make mistakes and blackouts. Sometimes I feel like if I make mistakes I'm not a good pianist (I'm just a student)
Hello! I just wanted to say how inspiring you are for me and my piano playing. I am 13 years old who has been playing since 3rd grade (7 years old). From your videos and my amazing teacher, I am playing the 3rd movement of Beethoven’s moonlight sonata!
If you haven't already, try playing a few of Beethoven's other easier pieces to help get a feel for the sonata. I did it with waltz in d flat major by Chopin for fantasie impromptu. I hope my tip helps, and good luck with the sonata!
Thank you for this video of an assortment of situations to deal with and how true it is. Keep up the great work as a teacher and performer. I have learned many techniques from your tutorials. Looking forward for an abundance of musicality from you.❤️❤️🌹❤️❤️
"Annique Gottler: Live at Folsom Prison" is an album I would pay for. Also blood all over the keyboard after playing Mephisto Waltz is badass, Liszt would be proud. Regarding mistakes: Even Hamelin and Volodos miss notes during pretty much every live performance. So there's no reason for mere mortals like the rest of us to get stressed out about mistakes.
We use to go to competition every year in our state. Our teacher always told us not to practice right before the event. Part of it was if you make a new mistake or start making old ones again you would be worried to do it again when you were doing your solo. We also played Nursing Homes and they loved polkas and we did our version of roll out the barrel and some elderly woman tipped her walker on it's side and started to roll it over as she walked...the nurses freaked and ran over to her to pick it up right. It was the funniest thing to see (she was just fine by the way)
I know this is a bit random, but I wanted to congratulate you because I can tell your english is improving a bit! You might not know every single word, but sometimes when you talk it sounds like you have been speaking English all your life.
I have my first recital in May I'll be performing tempest third Mvt and Rachmaninoff etude op.33 no.4 (that one is not really decided) oh and the piece playing is Waldstien sonata 3 Mvt
On the topic of stagefright there is this one thing that a League of Legends character says: "I get nervous before every performance, but I need that feeling." Sadly I only realized how true this is after I stopped going to music school and stopped playing on stage. You have to embrace that little nervousness. It's your time to shine, every eye is on you. I really miss this feeling, I wish I could go back and perform again.
Exactly this same insecure feeling as a trombonist, about the entries of each instruments, and what the conductor told etc, but it was always worth it to go on stage !
Liebe Annique, haben Sie mal von Czerny die Schule des Virtuosen angeschaut ? Es hat gute Aufwärmetüden dabei , allerdings sind die angegebenen Tempi für normale Pianisten oft jenseits der Möglichkeiten. Eine Etüde war übrigens eindeutig die Inspiration für Chopin's No. 2, Op.10.
stage fright.. practicing public speaking and presentations really helps build confidence. I would also love if there was a bit about muscle and phisiotherapy for pianists, not even teachers touch on this and its very important for overall health too.
I always had debilitating stagefright playing piano. At my first recital I hid in the restroom under a sink. It was always this way, but to my surprise, I discovered in adulthood that I can play duets, whether four-hands or two pianos, with no stagefright whatsoever. And arms and hands between me and my partner crossing, touching, hitting each other? Doesn't affect me at all!
In longer or more intricate live performances from professional performers if you really listen close enough you can find at least one wrong wrong, or a figure that was kinda flubbed, or something else. They play with confidence, they don't let it get to them, and they move on with the performance. Also a dirty little secret is that classical modern studio recordings are almost always edited to some degree.
I always have real bad stage fright when it comes to performing. It's why I keep myself from not playing in public so much. However, I do need to get out of that mode and just do it again. It's been too long. I think one of the ways for me is to think, "It's okay to make a mistake." We are human and it happens on stage. I made a huge mistake once at the end of the Maleguena piece by Isaac Albeniz. I played the WRONG CHORD on the last note during my Senior College Recital. I was horrified! I can laugh about it now, but no one knew, but I knew the musicians in the audience can tell. LOL! I loved your stories. I think the retirement home where the old lady had to go take a dump was hilarious! I am sure that was so hard not to laugh!
hi i'm a big fan of yours and i play the piano too. I've been playing sugar for 8 years but I still don't know how to practice as effectively as possible. I thought you could help me with your advice.
@@jasonrotolo8271 yes, I once talked with her about this (2020), I think. However, it turns out to be very professional and beautiful. I also like her new Mascara!
Kenne das mit dem Noten vorher anschauen. Habe das mal bei Max Rergers "Halleluja Gott zu loben" OP. 52,3 gehabt. Habe dann bei der Fuge fast jeden Pedal-Triller verhauen 😬
When I see this, I remember: I was on stages very early: children choir in church, afternoon concerts in the music school, lots of orchestra performances, choirs, solo performances (with my violin). I didn't realize my first dream to become a classical violinist and conductor. But I am grateful for two things: I have no worries or frights to speak to audiences. And I am making music since ten years again - as a choir-singer and with my violin (new lessons since one year). To say it shorter: Begin early.
Why did you have a black guys face on when talking about going to play in jail? Are German jails known for having black inmates or do you typically think of black people when you think of criminals? Just asking
⚠️This is gonna sound so bizarre for the beginners... an Exposé... As a Classically Trained Pianist for 25 years since I was 7, I was so reserved in my classical music till I entered the Conservatoire, my shy artistic nature was like BAM💥 ! Because of the diversity of Art & music ! Enough backstory... here we go: 1️⃣ I HAVE NEVER EVER IN MY LIFE WATCHED OR FILMED MYSELF PERFORMING, my taped performances when I was younger with my parents saved in ancient technology 💽📼📹. “I’d rather go blind”... It’s not about confidence but I was introduced to music practicing “Sight reading” I wasn’t suppose to familiarize any piece, I even rarely watch other pianists videos ... I like to listen A LOT. 2️⃣ MY LAST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE: I WAS 16 INVITED AS A SOLOIST BY A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION, I preformed beautifully... suddenly for the first time in years I couldn’t “Audiate”... Audiation is a cognitive skill like how you’re reading & identifying this comment, same concept but with music. I almost had a “BEETHOVEN MOMENT” on stage pounding the piano 🤦🏼♀️😂... After a month of doctors & MRI .... Everything was fine again. My psychotherapist still trying to fix this. Edit: MY FIRST ONSTAGE PERFORMANCE EVER, I made each second 30 MISTAKES, I was horrible I remember my teacher covering his eyes 🤦🏻♂️ from embarrassment in front of the Prestigious Examiners. My first & last were both doomed 🤣 3️⃣ You gonna like this - AFTER 25 YEARS OF PRACTICE I NEVER STOPPED EXERCISING - whenever I feel the need to sharpen my rusty old school skills I exercise more than ever. Chopin has been my musical gym buddy ;P 4️⃣ Lastly, My mother was a music teacher and few years ago became a Musicologist... We play together a lot but she never gave me any lesson, My first music teacher was her professor & mentor ! He was insanely strict grumpy & slow he corrected my posture for 6 months 🤬 before I was allowed to play a complete piece... but that’s why I never injured my spine plus I was the fastest learner at the Conservatoire because of him. Enjoy reading my most vulnerable moments, in Adele’s words: “Go Easy On Me Baby”... remember soon you gonna be telling us, being a beginner was the happiest time of my life.. Cherish Those Moments.
Years ago I passed by my piano teacher’s studio and heard him practicing Gaspard de la nuit. It was a little under tempo (because he was practicing) but was otherwise impeccably played, just like his recitals. I later told him I heard him practicing and asked him how was it he never made mistakes when he practiced. He was normally very patient with me but this time he looked at me like I was a total idiot. Well, he said, I always practice at a tempo where I never make mistakes(!) Duh! That memory has stuck with me for many years.
Brillant.
This video was really fun. I had to laugh several times. The funniest moment on stage for me was in my childhood. I played several instruments and had a lot of concerts. Especially during the christmas period I played classical accordion in churches (many organs in our region are broken and accordion is a good substitute). Once we had a huge concert with VIP guests from the political scenery. Everything was really serious including the programme. I was about to play a Vivaldi and a Bach doubleconcerto and a Scarlatti sonata together with my teacher (we were a duo which was booked for concerts). We stepped on stage, bowed and took a seat. In this moment my teacher next to me screamed while all the four legs of the chair broke and the chair collapsed including my teacher. She was still sitting safely on the chair but just without legs and a meter lower than me. We noticed that she was ok and bursted into laughter. You can imagine it was extremely hard afterwards to be professional and play the concert as planned. We still laugh about this story and check every stool twice before we sit on it.
GOSH, You kept me on edge the whole comment saying to myself, please don’t say it... As a classically trained pianist, you know those few steps we walk on stage after the introduction. This was my nightmare to fall onstage. If I was performing solo it less scary... the terror if I had to walk those few steps onstage not in front of an audience only.... I had to walk beside THE ORCHESTRA who were already sitting on their PRESTIGIOUS CHAIRS. I wish classical musicians can pop out of the stage floor (a hidden entrance) like Michael Jackson 🤦🏼♀️😂😭💀
When I was in HS, I joined a music club that meets once a month. Every meeting there'd be about 10-20 pianists and 50-100 people who would come just to listen to us on stage. (I live in a major city) I would play at every meeting. The public performances were often enough so I got used to playing in front of a lot of people. But not so often that I didn't have time to learn new songs. Also, listening and knowing the better/great pianists motivated me to be a better player. The whole experience greatly reduced my stage fright.
Of course, you must practice until you are note perfect but that's part of the fun.
I highly recommend joining a music club. This is better than waiting for that yearly recital/event where you only have that one time to play. No wonder people are so frightened.
So intriguing. So many things to consider before the big show. Practice, practice, and practice again. Bravo.
I thank you for providing this video. You appear to accept your audience being on a level with you.
Just spent most of the day crying over stage fright already- my recital is on Saturday- this helps, thanks
What were yout strangest, funniest and worst concert experiences?😁 Tell me in the comments;P
Hey any tips for wrist pain cause i want to play but I have inflamation and I dont know when to start.
It was just a mini concert at my piano tutors house....I had made a mistake but I don't even remember in which piece😂
Soooo excited for this vid❤
Otherwise I just completed my exam to go to high school😄
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On a music school concert my teacher wanted to gift me a music journal subsciption because of my 10 year membership to his school and called me to come on stage, but I left the concert earlier…
Thank you for saying that it's normal to make mistakes and blackouts. Sometimes I feel like if I make mistakes I'm not a good pianist (I'm just a student)
I like your sense of humor and your content is extremely useful.
Hello! I just wanted to say how inspiring you are for me and my piano playing. I am 13 years old who has been playing since 3rd grade (7 years old). From your videos and my amazing teacher, I am playing the 3rd movement of Beethoven’s moonlight sonata!
Good job! Moonlight sonata is not an easy piece!
If you haven't already, try playing a few of Beethoven's other easier pieces to help get a feel for the sonata. I did it with waltz in d flat major by Chopin for fantasie impromptu. I hope my tip helps, and good luck with the sonata!
I love how you take your time with each question and answer in the most sensible way😊💕 Enjoyed the video! 👍☺
cool profile pic
Loved the Waldstein on the background 🥺🥺
Bonjour à toi aussi ! Very nice video
Thanks for sharing those very interesting experiences.
Thank you for this video of an assortment of situations to deal with and how true it is. Keep up the great work as a teacher and performer. I have learned many techniques from your tutorials. Looking forward for an abundance of musicality from you.❤️❤️🌹❤️❤️
Such a delightful sh sh share lol
Love to hear you and your sister playing Moszkowski Spanish Dances. Surely written with you two in mind. :)
You are just the funniest story teller 😆 I had to laugh so many times
Das mit dem Mephisto's Waltz hast du mir mal erzählt. Hammer!
"Annique Gottler: Live at Folsom Prison" is an album I would pay for. Also blood all over the keyboard after playing Mephisto Waltz is badass, Liszt would be proud.
Regarding mistakes: Even Hamelin and Volodos miss notes during pretty much every live performance. So there's no reason for mere mortals like the rest of us to get stressed out about mistakes.
sehr sympathisch 😊
I just want to see what that piano looked like after you blead on it and the audience's reaction omg that's dedication 😂
We use to go to competition every year in our state. Our teacher always told us not to practice right before the event. Part of it was if you make a new mistake or start making old ones again you would be worried to do it again when you were doing your solo. We also played Nursing Homes and they loved polkas and we did our version of roll out the barrel and some elderly woman tipped her walker on it's side and started to roll it over as she walked...the nurses freaked and ran over to her to pick it up right. It was the funniest thing to see (she was just fine by the way)
I love your stories, as an amateur I had some funny experiences too. 😆
I would love to see a composer ranking of your choice
I know this is a bit random, but I wanted to congratulate you because I can tell your english is improving a bit! You might not know every single word, but sometimes when you talk it sounds like you have been speaking English all your life.
i'd say the Funeral March was not the best choice for that event.. 🙈😅
I have my first recital in May I'll be performing tempest third Mvt and Rachmaninoff etude op.33 no.4 (that one is not really decided) oh and the piece playing is Waldstien sonata 3 Mvt
On the topic of stagefright there is this one thing that a League of Legends character says: "I get nervous before every performance, but I need that feeling." Sadly I only realized how true this is after I stopped going to music school and stopped playing on stage. You have to embrace that little nervousness. It's your time to shine, every eye is on you. I really miss this feeling, I wish I could go back and perform again.
You played funeral march at an old folks home??
I am French and the."bonjour à tous"... 😂😂😂😂It's not bad
Exactly this same insecure feeling as a trombonist, about the entries of each instruments, and what the conductor told etc, but it was always worth it to go on stage !
What microphones do you use to record your grand piano. I love the quality of the sound!
Liebe Annique, haben Sie mal von Czerny die Schule des Virtuosen angeschaut ? Es hat gute Aufwärmetüden dabei , allerdings sind die angegebenen
Tempi für normale Pianisten oft jenseits der Möglichkeiten. Eine Etüde war übrigens eindeutig die Inspiration für Chopin's No. 2, Op.10.
Thank you for sharing. 👏👏❤️
You're so cool!😚
You should do a video about Rachmaninoff's arrangement of Love's Sorrow
love your channel, can you do `Schubert Erlkonig` for your next challnege
stage fright.. practicing public speaking and presentations really helps build confidence. I would also love if there was a bit about muscle and phisiotherapy for pianists, not even teachers touch on this and its very important for overall health too.
Wow. Great stories. 😂🙌❤️👏👏👍🏼
I always had debilitating stagefright playing piano. At my first recital I hid in the restroom under a sink. It was always this way, but to my surprise, I discovered in adulthood that I can play duets, whether four-hands or two pianos, with no stagefright whatsoever. And arms and hands between me and my partner crossing, touching, hitting each other? Doesn't affect me at all!
In longer or more intricate live performances from professional performers if you really listen close enough you can find at least one wrong wrong, or a figure that was kinda flubbed, or something else. They play with confidence, they don't let it get to them, and they move on with the performance.
Also a dirty little secret is that classical modern studio recordings are almost always edited to some degree.
I always have real bad stage fright when it comes to performing. It's why I keep myself from not playing in public so much. However, I do need to get out of that mode and just do it again. It's been too long. I think one of the ways for me is to think, "It's okay to make a mistake." We are human and it happens on stage. I made a huge mistake once at the end of the Maleguena piece by Isaac Albeniz. I played the WRONG CHORD on the last note during my Senior College Recital. I was horrified! I can laugh about it now, but no one knew, but I knew the musicians in the audience can tell. LOL!
I loved your stories. I think the retirement home where the old lady had to go take a dump was hilarious! I am sure that was so hard not to laugh!
hi i'm a big fan of yours and i play the piano too. I've been playing sugar for 8 years but I still don't know how to practice as effectively as possible. I thought you could help me with your advice.
Wonderful earrings and make up! So beautiful, wow!
@@jasonrotolo8271 yes, I once talked with her about this (2020), I think. However, it turns out to be very professional and beautiful. I also like her new Mascara!
Kenne das mit dem Noten vorher anschauen. Habe das mal bei Max Rergers "Halleluja Gott zu loben" OP. 52,3 gehabt. Habe dann bei der Fuge fast jeden Pedal-Triller verhauen 😬
hahahahahah you played la MARCHE FUNEBRE in a retirement home !!!!!!! hahahahahah this is soooo saractic oh my god !!!!!
May I ask what size your piano is? Not a stage question but I’m just curious.
you played with blood as maestro Rodrigo would say
Many female's performances, when growing up I heard always Men, Alfred Brendel, Murray Periah, sladislaw Richter.......
You finally managed to play List 2 what if a continuation of this challenge ?
When I see this, I remember: I was on stages very early: children choir in church, afternoon concerts in the music school, lots of orchestra performances, choirs, solo performances (with my violin). I didn't realize my first dream to become a classical violinist and conductor. But I am grateful for two things: I have no worries or frights to speak to audiences. And I am making music since ten years again - as a choir-singer and with my violin (new lessons since one year). To say it shorter: Begin early.
You are so funny!!!!
Cool
Marche funèbre im Altersheim... 😂😬 das ist auch ironisch
Is that an electric guitar?
How do you memorize long classical pieces? I'm struggling to memorize those.
study section by section, take note of repeats and variations and structures, whenever you see arpeggios or any pattern practice as block chords.
"or places where you send old people" LOOLLL
سلام انا من المغرب
Bonjour à tous 😻😻😻😻
😊👌👍👏😍
Lovely Hoodie :)
Wow! I was "thumbs up" number 665. And we know what comes next......(AAAGH!!!!).
Can't Trust Police, Elderly People Really Appreciate Talent🎼🍿🏆🌐🛡️🚭🖖🎹♀️♾️😊😇 You're A Piano Angel!
I can't play in front of my family or record. I can hardly play in front of my Pet. 😔
😂💔 Awwwe... please be a Kitten... please be a Kitten...
oh geez ---- 7:42 --- wind rushing through the grave ------ not quite the desired imagery to put into an audience at retirement homes heheh.
Have you heard of Lebenslaute? From the thumbnail, I was slightly hoping for the prison experience to be connected to them
As a classical pianist, I must confess that I subscribed your channel cause its heaven to see your cute face...god , its so cute
Embrace mistakes!
I'm guessing they arrested her piano or something through customs as chopin once did.
Playing marche funebre to old people lol
do you have a perfect pitch?
Hello good looking piano boogie woogie
LMAO SHE PLAYED THE FUNERAL MARCH IN A NURSING HOME ☠️☠️☠️
I find you so beautiful a woman!
Ja!!!
Warum sollte ich auch für irgendwelche Schweine spielen?
Why did you have a black guys face on when talking about going to play in jail? Are German jails known for having black inmates or do you typically think of black people when you think of criminals? Just asking
fyi.. the guy says something like "heh, OK.." with an uncomfortable forced smile on his face.. and that's approx. how she felt at that moment..
it's just an old meme, so no real connection with black people, jails or criminals in general
⚠️This is gonna sound so bizarre for the beginners... an Exposé...
As a Classically Trained Pianist for 25 years since I was 7, I was so reserved in my classical music till I entered the Conservatoire, my shy artistic nature was like BAM💥 ! Because of the diversity of Art & music ! Enough backstory... here we go:
1️⃣ I HAVE NEVER EVER IN MY LIFE WATCHED OR FILMED MYSELF PERFORMING, my taped performances when I was younger with my parents saved in ancient technology 💽📼📹. “I’d rather go blind”... It’s not about confidence but I was introduced to music practicing “Sight reading” I wasn’t suppose to familiarize any piece, I even rarely watch other pianists videos ... I like to listen A LOT.
2️⃣ MY LAST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE: I WAS 16 INVITED AS A SOLOIST BY A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION, I preformed beautifully... suddenly for the first time in years I couldn’t “Audiate”... Audiation is a cognitive skill like how you’re reading & identifying this comment, same concept but with music. I almost had a “BEETHOVEN MOMENT” on stage pounding the piano 🤦🏼♀️😂... After a month of doctors & MRI .... Everything was fine again. My psychotherapist still trying to fix this.
Edit: MY FIRST ONSTAGE PERFORMANCE EVER, I made each second 30 MISTAKES, I was horrible I remember my teacher covering his eyes 🤦🏻♂️ from embarrassment in front of the Prestigious Examiners. My first & last were both doomed 🤣
3️⃣ You gonna like this - AFTER 25 YEARS OF PRACTICE I NEVER STOPPED EXERCISING - whenever I feel the need to sharpen my rusty old school skills I exercise more than ever. Chopin has been my musical gym buddy ;P
4️⃣ Lastly, My mother was a music teacher and few years ago became a Musicologist... We play together a lot but she never gave me any lesson, My first music teacher was her professor & mentor ! He was insanely strict grumpy & slow he corrected my posture for 6 months 🤬 before I was allowed to play a complete piece... but that’s why I never injured my spine plus I was the fastest learner at the Conservatoire because of him.
Enjoy reading my most vulnerable moments, in Adele’s words: “Go Easy On Me Baby”... remember soon you gonna be telling us, being a beginner was the happiest time of my life.. Cherish Those Moments.