Regarding how you guys are iffy about the old casual and nerdy styled videos because of the pressure of channel growth, know that almost all the fans absolutely LOVE the in-depth nerd outs with low budget set ups. It’s probably what we enjoy the most, makes it feel more intimate and we learn a lot. Don’t be afraid to make niche jokes or videos because we can pick it up via context clues and it’s always super cool to watch people be experts, we would enjoy it even if we don’t know what’s happening.
Also, it's not that bad if some things go over people's heads. That's kind of the point of the channel: it attracts people who have no connection to classical music. At the beginning, there will be lots of things that they don't understand. Classical music is a gigantic field. And once people have become excited, they'll learn, either from the videos or from listening or from their own research. And TwoSet's success has proven that this works, it gets people into classical music. If you get rid of all the nerdy stuff and the things that really excite and interest you, it might become an issue. It might lead you to dumb down things which makes the content less interesting and less genuine. I also don't see why there can't be a balance between the different types of content. Have one video a month where you nerd out, compare performances, talk about specific concepts, whatever. I don't think it's a good idea to move it to a different channel because the balance between nerdy and approachable, funny and serious, musical depth and stupid games is precisely what has made TwoSet a success and what has drawn people in. Changing your approach to content-production once you get extremely successful often ruins UA-cam channels. It's great to become more professional but trying to do too much conscious planning or attempting exact calculations about what your audience might like or not can lead to a product that is much too polished and clean for a platform that thrives on authenticity.
I always see plenty of comments asking for more nerdy content, and at the same time the more serious videos are usually the ones getting the less views. So maybe the most vocal and loyal fans are ready to watch whatever TwoSet posts, but a large portion of their followers obviously aren't... Brett and Eddy have to take into account what appeals to all sorts of viewers, which is why they make a lot of different types of videos. Not that they do things _only_ for views, but it's the rules if you want to make a livelihood on UA-cam. That's what allows them to afford world tours and expensive concerts. Plus, they've been on UA-cam for 10 years. They can't keep doing the same things over and over, it's natural for them to feel the need to reinvent themselves. They've always liked exploring and trying new things, even if it ends up failing. Brett had a podcast for a couple of years, Eddy used to be in an anime cover band and had his own channel. They ended up all of that at one point, as well as other projects they worked on, to start new adventures. That's who they are. I'm personally ready to follow them in whatever changes the channel goes through. I wish the best to this new podcast-type videos and hope it will attract more viewers with time. But maybe it won't last long and Brett and Eddy will move on to another project, who knows. I'm here for the ride, not for the destination. Let's go! 😊
As a former podcast sound producer, I'd recommend you guys (or whoever the speaker is) to wear headphone to listen to your sound feedback and will know if you are too close or too far away from the mics, or if there's anything you want to adjust. The mic position immensely has an affect on the sound quality too! This will create a more seamless listening experience for the audience with a more or less stable sound volume. But I'm already happy to hear what you guys are going to talk about HEHE
One of my favourite things is seeing people starting to podcast and then within the first 4 to 5 episodes develop all the little skills like feedback, editing, recording on seperate tracks and becoming more polished. (Although if we remember the 2018 mic camera focus we all love 2set when they're a little rough around the edges.)
@@stellaluna92 Ahahahahh yeahh I've been following them for YEARS and I could see tremendous improvement of their production! There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying things out and having them not working well for the first few EPs. Also I think seeing them improve over time is what we all enjoy as an audience too! Also missing the mic focus a lot fr
For me, Eddy's sound was just perfect, and Brett seemed to be aware of the sound issues somehow and wasn't comfortable with the mic, so I don't know if a headphone would have changed much, but yeah he needs to adjust his mic
This is the first time I've heard Brett talked so much. I mean Brett seemed surprisingly quiet in a few (recent) videos, mostly just chimed in when he needed to, so I kinda forget how it was like to see their old-day Brett-talk-Eddy-listen-and-ask dynamic. Brett truly loves to talk, and Eddy is truly a gentle listener as they once claimed. And the talk flows so smoothly we can totally imagine they keep going on for hours on end, just the two of them, talking and listening to each other. I mean I love all their content, but this somehow is too endearing and too real. Also, Brett has really developed great management skills that it actually wowed me how CEO-like he is, no matter how goofy and nerdy he appears on videos. Mad respect for them both! P/S: boys, it would be great to have some violin playing next time, showing the particular passages you love/hate, the ones you played when you were little, or your favorite orchestral pieces. Or just, an hour of you goofing around or nerding out is already more than enough for me.
Agreed!! Never realized Brett was this pragmatic of a person when he was talking about the sketchy agents. I'm so impressed by him through this podcast, wow.
I’d like to know more about the ”Twoset team” - how big is the team, who are all those great people helping to make Twoset such a great experience? For sure Brett and Eddy are the drivers and the inspiration and the performers, but there must be a ”back stage crew” helping out with everything. Occasionally, we get to hear a name or two, like Sophie Druml and Jordon He (both true geniuses), but there must be more?
I forgot the name but they do have a Chinese translation team to translate their videos to Chinese and post them on Weibo. Also there is editor-san, Producer Shaun but pretty sure whenever they make videos it is just them to with a mic, a camera and a couple lights in one of their houses. I know they have an editing team and a 2set apparel team as well.
So interesting to see Eddy basically interviewing Brett, and with such good questions! Eddy could host a talk show, he really knows how to direct the conversation. I'd love to hear the rest of the story about the Boston show with Hilary Hahn. But please sit closer together so you're in one frame. A lot of the charm with the old episodes is watching the other's reactions to the speaker. Other possible topics would be how to stay on a diet (or not) while touring, how or what's packed for multi-city tour, what a day in your life is like, and what do you consider when choosing a concerto for the million subscriber milestones.
I had been missing the casual talks, reaction, and games too. I've been following you guys since 2017, so your lower production videos, with og white wall or grey squares made me feel we're just hanging out having fun together. The newer high-end production, epic as it is, kinda made me feel there's a new gap, as an "creator"/"entertainment producer" and us "audiences". While I'm not much of a podcast gal, I'm gonna support you guys! Happy that to know you miss the casual vibe too
Been feeling the same way too! I loved the old format, just felt more genuine. Even though some wonderful videos have come out of the high production era of their channel, I always end up watching more of their older stuff
This is exactly, what i'm feeling! The new videos feel so much more distant and they haven't this relaxed, happy, close atmosphere, like the old videos had.
@@nancyjfs Yeah :-( I miss their playing and videos with musical jokes and things a lot. As a musician myself, it’s what I loved about their channel. Authenticity, music and humor rolled into one was the perfect mix
stories like at 34:00 - 38:00 make me so excited to become a lawyer. i cannot wait to graduate and finally be the person to stand up to these bullies that exploit these earnest, talented, hardworking artists that are simply seeking to share their craft with the world. just you wait for me, one day im going to be a representative that people like this can rely on and put those exploitive criminals in their place.
quick reminder that although short form content (like youtube shorts, tiktok, 10-15 min flashy vids) seem to attract the most viewership-- ya know the whole "this generation's attention span is non existent" thing-- i would argue that equally as popular, if not more, are the hundreds of video essays that go viral on youtube. video essays that are the definition of nerding out on one niche subject. some of these videos have millions and millions of views despite being over 2 hrs long (think longest ive seen is 13hrs?) i know it can be discouraging when you guys spend a lot of effort on an interesting video that ends up underperforming compared to a more "mainstream" type vid but dont underestimate how much people like to learn!! so much of the audience you have now are people who were non musicians that stayed for the geeky classical music vids also i think there's a fine line between accessibility vs. spoon feeding for me personally, one of the most intriguing aspects of your channel was the fact that i didn't understand half of what you guys were referencing or talking about. it made me want to learn, watch more videos, until i felt like i was in on it. i've been binging all your videos for like what 3 weeks now? and the amount of classical music knowledge i've absorbed is insane. like i dont remember the last time ive passively learned so much without the intending to. and with that also came a huge growth in my appreciation for classical music like i cant believe i went so long in life without experiencing all this good quality art with any type of change, there will always be people left unsatisfied and claiming to miss the old stuff but i hope it wont discourage you guys from striving to up the production. just know that you don't have to water down classical music for non musicians. just throw us in the deep end we'll learn how to swim lol i feel like this shift was inevitable and its very on brand, to be honest you guys are always about self improvement and leaving your comfort zone it would be wrong for an audience to wish their favorite youtubers to stay stagnant i know there's a lot of different opinions coming from all sorts of directions on how to run things but i'm not really worried haha if you guys were so easily swayed by what others said, twosetviolin wouldve ended long ago when people around you said it wasnt a smart idea to prioritize it over a more stable orchestra job hell you guys mightve just gave in and became doctors i doubt you guys will read this long ass ramble but all this to say, super hyped for the podcast channel:)) and looking forward to where you guys take your channel in the future!
just finished the episode and dude that felt like 15 minutes;-; that went by so fast it's very very fun to listen to you guys talk about anything also +10k for airconditioning sounds unreal:0 as an introvert with an extraverted best friend, i can relate so hard to eddy when he said he was grateful brett handled the phonecalls and logistics you guys are a different breed to us it's like you're superhuman
I really like the return of their casual, more low-key conversation, albeit with a sofa rather than two chairs. It might be nerdy, but I would love to see them talk about pieces (solo or chamber) - their different approaches to the music, what they each found most challenging, how they practiced, what they love most in the piece and why.
Some podcast ideas: -How to start listening to classical music (music recommendations and stuff) -What should teens do if they figure out they want to go into the music industry -some weird stories about composers (there must be a bunch) -how to get kids to play instruments without losing their motivation (idk if that one’s on brand or not) -practice tips (top 10 or whatever) Ps, loved the first podcast and can’t wait for a lot more!
Beginners tips for learning how to listen to classical music is a huge one for me. There is no guidance for people who didn’t get it in school. How do you know what composers to listen to? How do you learn to understand what you are hearing? What do all the letters and numbers after song titles mean? What is BVW? What is the difference between a partita and a sonata? Most people don’t have access to this info, especially if they don’t have a lot of money. Here in the states it’s not taught in public schools. Kids can play instruments if they want to but it’s not mandatory and it’s band not orchestra so it is mostly pop music not classical. Violin-and basically anything not percussion or tubes (idk the technical word?) is only for rich kids whose parents can pay for lessons. And there are so few resources out there that are affordable. (Like Idagio is great for finding what classical I like, but it is expensive.) You guys have been really helpful in helping me learn who’s who in classical music, but it would have been nice to have someone kinda give me a step by step, or tell me exactly where to start/point me in the right direction.
I also have some follow-up questions about this one. Like how much do they actually get to see if the cities they play in? Do they try to set up any legacy media - morning tv, radio, etc - to promote the dates, or just rely on their own reach?
especially 'how to get kids to play instruments without losing their motivation'! I'm a teenager and once I had a real passion for piano but I got burned out and it just feels dead to me. Now I'm playing violin and I'm scared it'll happen again.
Some podcast ideas~: 1: Talking about other hobbies you have (like anime) 2: Talking about your favourite classical pieces and why you like them/ their inspiration/ their history/ technical side 3: The dark side of being known youtubers/ internet famous, how to handle having a fandom and having some part of your private life being public Hope you upload a new one! I really enjoyed the first episode ❤️
They really are such hard workers. Part of me thinks "damn they didn't have to wreck their health by sleeping outside, i'm sure they still could have crowdfunded it successfully" but part of me really respects them for going through the hardships some buskers do have to go through in real life. It's a shame the livestream footage isn't easily accessable anymore it would be cool to see a supercut of all the wholesome moments, like other musicians and fans coming by to help out. Anyway hope you guys continue this podcast
honestly, i'm not a podcast person, but when i heard that you guys were releasing a podcast, i just got SO excited. i've noticed a lot of sentiment among twosetters that we'd really love to hear more nerding out and serious playing. i really hope that you guys will have captions/subtitles on videos, as the captions and subtitles on the main channel are a big help to someone like me who has audio processing impairment. the accessibility is a big reason why i initially kept coming back to the main channel. as for topics, would love to hear: - more behind the scenes info, especially about fantasia, b²tsm, etc. (maybe music video/lyrical breakdown or review of your artistic vision?) - comparison between how brett and eddy would play a piece and why (phrasing, bowing, fingering, etc.) or general thought process behind going through and playing a piece for the first time - what you guys do non-musically in your everyday lives (other hobbies and passions?) - breaking down music terms/music theory stuff more in-depth - classical music recommendations! maybe you guys can make playlists and stuff for us to listen to, possibly with themes (mood/vibe, period/artistic movement, etc.) - fun stories!
Yes! In college I took a course on composers which dealt with the political climates of the times and how it affected the music. Would love to learn more.
Your discussion of players who had their careers ruined reminded me of Dylana Jensen in the 1980s. Her career was completely destroyed by the owner of her Guarneri when she got married, and he decided she wasn't dedicated enough if she was going to get married. (Her Sibelius was swoon-worthy.). He completely destroyed her career. Needless to say, HE was married NINE TIMES. But she wasn't allowed to get married once. That's the best thing about the way you guys did it -- you are the latest generation that demonstrates the power that can be taken back using social media well. I'd love to hear you interview Zoe Keating, the OG social-media classical musician. You'd have a fascinating discussion, I'm sure.
I second this!!! In another channel I follow, there had been a great discussion of legacy media vs. internet media like independent reporters. Breaking the boundary and getting power back, in many areas/industries with open Internet is super cool! I'd love to hear more about it
If you plan to have guests, it would be nice to have Sophie join you. And talk about how you guys manage to balance your tour dates and managing her own engagements
Great start to a podcast series. Would love to hear about how your taste/preference for pieces and composers have evolved over the years. Also a suggestion - for a two person podcast, it may be more natural and effective if both of you could be framed in the same shot most of the time, since part of what makes the podcast is the interaction between the two hosts (as I was told not too long ago by our company marketing VP). Cheers and look forward to more.
Hooray for TwoSet podcast! I would love to hear some behind the scenes stories of various TwoSet projects like Fantasia, B2TSM / Paganini, the 2023 holiday special, etc.
If you can find a smaller couch, it'll be great. It feels there's an ocean between you, and you miss the special connection that's so special for you two.
This might be more comfortable, so they can pull their legs up, sit back etc. But being in the same frame would be nice. They definitely want to avoid to end up on any Breddy site by being close.
I really like this longform style of content, it's nice getting to hear you guys' thoughts in more detail and in a more relaxed atmosphere. It's almost 3am rn and I didn't even notice the time passing bc I was just enjoying the conversation
As for the topics, I would love for you to talk more in depth about classical music in general, maybe talk about your favourite composers or dedicate episodes to certain composers. I would also want to hear more about the stuff behind the scenes of your channel, about music competitions, studying music or just your life and experiences. I've also always enjoyed you telling us the "secrets" of the classical music industry ( I mean all that unfair stuff like those violin selling schemes, soloists getting their careers blocked, venues scamming for more money etc). Oh yeah and having guests on the podcast would be amazing! Love you guys)
Can we get an episode about how you guys make a new video? Sort of like that unedited skit video that you guys once posted, starting from how you come up with an idea, how you set up everything, interesting episodes while filming, any video that you filmed but discarded later because you don't like it? Well, basically anything about your video filming routine lol
Love this first episode, Brett and Eddy 💕 Just watched Ray’s video where he reviews your improvement as classical musicians over the years. I would love a podcast episode about how you look back on your journey as classical musicians and how Twoset, twosetters, other musicians, your friendship, etc has played a part in that ~InTeReStInG~ journey. What inspired both of you to become the hardworking, passionate musicians that you are today? Where you guys already like this at the conservatory or even when you were little kids 😅?
I love it whenever Brett & Eddy nerd out about classical music. It's always fun to watch them talk about classical music, as they are very passionate about it. I also love whenever they nerd about the history behind the piece, or their favorite pieces/composers.
Regarding Brett's developing perfect pitch: I was in a Westminster choir in school, and we were required to carry an F in our heads at all times. The choir director trained us in this, paying attention to how that one note felt in the head and the throat. A lot of it had to with the principle behind a Westminster choir, which focuses on using the whole body as an instrument to produce as much overtones as possible. that may be what's happening with Brett. You've spoken about tuning in to the overtones of the violin, and of paying close attention to that resonance. You develop a feel for it. :)
this is so cute!! i love the intimate chill vibe of it, similar to the old videos which i missed a lottt :,) i was thinking maybe you guys could do more piece based things? similar to last time's "10 pieces" for whatever occasion. those kinds of videos have been a great help for expanding my classical music knowledge. love you guys!
Lovely to see you two chatting, and letting us know some more about your touring experiences. I should love you to start a podcast called Twoset Plays - where you play a piece or duet for us, and tell us how you work on it. I think I am probably one ofyour oldest subscribers, at 80 - I was inspired by you to start playing the violin again, which I hadn't touched since I left school, and I now practice every day and get a great deal of pleasure from it. Thank you both!
With the piano tuning.... my friend is a piano tuner, and from what she's told me, I think it's *possible* that the venue requiring you to have it tuned back down to 440 after the concert makes sense. The pitch shift is actually significant for the piano because the tension of so many strings has changed. If you raise or lower the pitch of the entire piano, the pitches are going to be less stable than if the piano got a routine tuning where notes were tweaked here and there. Tuners often (maybe even usually) come back and re-tune a piano after a few days after making a major pitch adjustment. Like for instance, say a piano hasn't been tuned in some time and many notes are at 439; the tuner might tune the piano to 439 and return a few days later and tune it again up to 440. Then, depending how well the piano holds pitches, the tuner might need to come back a third time and tune to 440 again because the strings were still settling. So since for your concert the piano has gone from 440 to 441 and back to 440, it makes sense that it might need to be tuned after your concert and then again before the next performance. ....Disclaimer, I have only casually studied piano tuning and this may not be correct, but I did enjoy writing it out lol. Maybe high-quality, perfectly-regulated venue pianos hold their pitch really well and all the above is irrelevant (??) That said, the sense I got from how you told the story was that the venue by default charges performers to have the piano tuned both before and after. If the pitch wasn't raised or lowered, perhaps it's unnecessary? Maybe there is some kind of liability attached to the venue's piano being in tune, and they tune it constantly to make sure it always is? The $500 tuning cost is something else though lol. Tuners in the major US city I live in make 150-200 per piano. That's for pianos in homes, churches, colleges, grade schools, assisted living centers, that sort of thing though. I guess it's a whole different deal with venue pianos....
An aside of sorts on piano tuning - I heard that here in Australia, there is a shortage of experienced tuners who can handle performance and competition venues. I hope that there will be more who decide to train and undertake this often less obvious service.
Very good idea to start something like this! Friends of mine (young, unknown, non-classical musicians) made their dream true to go on tour, chose the cheapest transport methods and used extensively couchsurfing, but finally had to spend so much of the money they had saved in the past! Though they said it was a very good idea to spend their money this way. Playing music to others is often a gift - in many different senses.
I just enjoy reading the long, well thought after comments of the 2Set channel subscribers. It is rare to see videos on UA-cam that inspire, provoke, invite and encourage serious thoughts.... or maybe us classical fans and fellow musicians are just a group of old souls and a very serious bunch :))
I’m a huge fan of Twoset Violin in general, I really love how you made a separate UA-cam channel and podcast for a long time to also get to know you guys better 😄 I’m a violinist, love twoset ❤
Recommendation for your first guest: Tom Hulce. 2024 is the 40th anniversary of Amadeus and I'm sure he would love to talk with you about learning piano for the role, etc.
TwoSet podcast is a great idea, thank you so much for doing this. There have been a lot of comments lately that your fans miss this type of videos. This first episode is very interesting, I didn't think there were so many problems with the tour organizing. I would like to hear more about your creative work. I am also very happy that you will return to Europe, see you at the concerts!
Not a musician, not looking to organise a tour, but I loved listening to you guys talk. No need to worry about your non-musician listeners/viewers, I believe we all watch you BECAUSE it's such a different world & it's great to hear genuine truth from people who are passionate about it and have first-hand experience living it. Plus, we love your personalities and all the fun, of course
I love the idea of this! I still love their main channel, but I'm not currently in the mood for that type of video, but this is _perfect_ for my current mindset! This first episode was amazing, I can't wait for the next one!
Podcast idea: your experience of the music world in different countries / cities during your world tour. Are there differences in the attitudes towards performing, concert organisation, different audience dynamics etc. …? What are the concert halls, practice rooms and the people like? And maybe some anecdotes from your world tour, interesting places you went to see etc… Also would love content focussing on music theory, your favourite pieces and why, tips for playing in orchestras, anecdotes about composers, maybe a series focussing on different types of music (sonata, symphony, song, salon music, chamber music, Kunstlied, Programme music - music theory + your favourites and why) or genres (jazz, classic, barock, romantic etc. Sorry for the long essay 😅 Love that you want to do more in depth stuff for people who are already in the classical music scene! ❤
It is wonderful to see you two guys being yourselves. So relaxed and chatting about things that seem to mean a lot to you. I don't play an instrument but since I came across your channel I have really developed and huge interest in classical music, so thank you for that. Also what about talking about how you spend a normal day, how you fit in practice, relaxing time ( if you get any) and what do you do when not practicing (as long as LingLing isn't around). Great start to your podcasts.
So that’s why there wasn’t much merch at the shows. We got to the Chicago show early and it was already sold out. Thanks for the inside info about tour planning. It was quite the splurge for us as a family of 5 to travel to see Twoset live but it was worth it, especially now knowing how much the costs were out of your control.
I know it's been touched upon a couple of times before, but I'd really appreciate an episode on balance mental and physical health with practicing/performing/content creating. I'm someone who has had a lot of health issues over the years and I find it can be so helpful to hear people talking about such things frankly to de-stigmatise issues. Especially within the world of classical music you don't really see too many disabled musicians for example. Do you think things like that need to change?
Bretty Bang show and E Chen are back!!! Go and nerd out, here for it! #iykyk Listening to multiple podcasts, it's best to have monitor earphones to ensure that people will be able to listen to everything with almost equal volume. 😊
Random times tamps for myself 0:16 - Twoset Toes 2:46 - Eddy's forgetting problems and Brett naming cities 15:46 - Good morning~ 15:58 - Brett is developing perfect pitch?! 24:33 - Dividing their works 23:48 - Eddy's bad English 26:52 - Booking a venue is like getting six-pack 34:55 - Some venues won't give you the quote until after you sign the contract 47:03 - Eddy appreciating Brett 47:15 - Slowwwwww (mate)
I remember from what seems like way back in the day how you folks did a mukbang with Hilary, and that was really fun, and I suppose you could get into some of that action too. But mostly what I would like from a podcast like this is for you guys to nerd out freely, like discussing composers and music at length, the history and the more cademic aspects. I'm sure you both did some research at Uni, I'd love to know what you learnt there too. And you can get some very interesting folks on to discuss a lot of the dynamics that music displays in society at large. I think an interesting guest you could have on is Dr Alex Pantelyat from Johns Hopkins, he's a neurologist and director of the Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine. It's also a bonus that he's a violinist, so maybe that could be a different direction you could take. I do miss the more unfiltered feel on the main channel, though, I understand the production value has gone up, but there's just so much time in between videos, and I do miss being told to go practice. In fact, Ray's been putting up a lot of content lately, and it feels like he's occupying that niche now. But you guys are immensely talented comedians, and I would like that unfiltered comedy aspect to come back in some measure.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and talking about the "business" side of the classical music world, I think this is a very much needed topic of discussion. Every musician dreams about being on the stage, under the spotlights, performing and hearing the applauses etc. but there is a huge, serious business behind it and like in all businesses, it can get dirty and ruthless. I hope you continue to talk about behind the scenes, thank you!
Would love an in depth discussion of your guys entire careers as violinists, how you started learning, how you worked toward success, etc. Love this podcast, thank you so much for taking an hour out of your husy lives to talk with us!!
I missed this type of video! Not to say I don’t like what you’ve been doing recently, because I absolutely do, but stopping every now and then to just sit down and talk like the old days is something I would love to see more of in the future!! ❤
Love this idea of a podcast, was wondering if you guys could put chapters in the video? It makes it easier to go back to the start of topics as I play podcasts in the background and like to go back if I missed something. Thank you ♡
I remember Bretts podcast from awhile ago under Brettybang, Brett is good at conversational chat. Its nice adult content, meaning its not geared towards being cute and scripted. These two men are interesting. Im glad they are moving on in new directions
Dear Twoset, this podcast is such a treat to me as I love podcasts and listen to many podcasts daily. Plus, this happens on the day I move to my newly renovated home. What a new beginning! I really love your podcast. There is a great balance between the two of you, with Eddy acting as the moderator or interviewer of sorts, so there is a good mix of back and forth. And these days I really enjoy long form podcast, so, thanks for the one hour treat of listening to your beautiful voices! And yes, as an old Twosetter, it is very nice to go back to the nostalgic more intimate experience and becoming nerdy again. Learned so much from behind the scene stories of your tours. Thank you so much for bringing us so much joy through the tours despite the many challenges. Take care and hope to hear future episodes ~
Would love as guest Ziyu He. Also, please introduce to us the great artists that have been blocked...love to hear them play and hear about their journey.
Hi, this a great idea, love the chatty videos of the past, including the "nerdy" ones. I don't know how much or if you would be comfortable with talking more about your personal lives: where you're living (in general of course), are you based in Singapore or Australia, etc. But only if you want!
12:38 That!!! is why I have so much respect to twoset! You guys go all out to different city performing to your fans when you guys had nothing. Yet the young twoset took the risk and actually did it!
You really don’t know how long I’ve been wanting you guys to make a podcast for - I always listen to your videos when I’m going about my day. I love your longform videos and watch them on loop lmaoo
omg I’ve love to see this!!! It’s definitely what I want 😭❤❤By the way,would you consider to open more fan gifts in this channel? Many fans devoted so much into it and we’ve love to see your reactions.❤
I would love for you guys to talk about things not related to classical music too, don't need to be serious topics just casual convos about stuff you want to talk about
I don’t really care abt the actual topic of your talks, I just want to listen to you, guys, and your thoughts on it. It’s inspiring and almost intimate to see you dragged out of your usual stuff, explaining and sharing what you’ve been through all this time. Especially when lots of things are resonating in me as I was once a musician too. Please, don’t stop and - if it’s possible - make it as constant as you can. I would madly loooooove to watch this type of videos!! With all the love, JY :)
Wow, Eddy having insomnia off and on since then is just mad 😮! I sleep very well outside but not under those city circumstances, I guess (and of course no camera in my face). Seeking safe, kind of secluded shelter is key.
I've got a few questions for you guys (and by a few I mean a lot lol) 1. What warm-up routines or exercises do you guys find most beneficial to prepare your fingers and bowing arm for practice or performance? 2. How do you guys set specific goals for your practice sessions, and how do you measure progress? 3. How do you guys approach tackling technical challenges without feeling overwhelmed? 4. How do you guys work on enhancing your musical expression and phrasing in a piece? 5. How do you guys manage performance anxiety, and have you developed any pre-performance rituals to stay calm and focused? 6. Are there mental exercises or techniques that you guys find useful for building confidence on stage? 7. How did you guys overcome getting shaky bow during performances and are there any tips? (I’m struggling with this really much rn) 8. Do you guys have specific techniques for memorizing music effectively, especially for longer and more complex pieces? 9. Have you guys encountered plateaus in your playing, and if so, how did you navigate through them? Are there strategies you guys employ to break through technical or musical plateaus? 10. How do you guys manage your practice time efficiently, especially when balancing a busy schedule? 11. Can you share your guys’ approach to mindful practice, where each moment is purposeful and focused? How do you guys stay engaged during practice sessions to ensure productive and effective learning? 12. Are there foundational exercises or drills that you guys believe every violinist should include in their daily practice routine? 13. How do you guys maintain a positive mindset during challenging practice sessions or when working on difficult pieces? I know these are a lot of questions, I hope you don't mind and you don't have to answer all of these questions.
This is great! I’m looking forward to the next episodes. I would love to hear you explain why clapping in between movements is such a thing. Having listened to mostly Middle Eastern classical music, this always amazes me. For a Middle Eastern musician something feels very wrong when the audience does NOT clap at all in between different parts of a piece. In old live recordings of the big Egyptian stars the audience even demands certain parts of a composition are played a second time. So what is so bad about the audience showing appreciation?
A discussion just on how you practice would be enjoyable! A teacher myself, I'm obsessed with creative practice and committed to convincing my students of this! (Not an easy task, I remember I didn't appreciate practice so much when I was a student)
I just watched the Virtuoso V4 classical music competition. When I first started watching you two nearly 5 years ago, I would not have even dreamed of clicking on something like that. So thanks for initiating my appreciation and enjoyment of a far wider selection of music. You have enriched my life.
You should tour Minneapolis! I know so many people who would absolutely love it if you came! Also, maybe you can podcast about the past auditions, the journey, and advice for getting into a cool music uni! I know that’ll definitely help me so I can feel more confident about my future!
In this world, one thing that crosses all culture boundaries, is the love of music. Thanking you Brett and Eddy for spreading this love far and wide. Love your postcast, best idea ever. ❤️
I’m so proud that two of my favourite UA-cam channels are not only Australian, but TwoSet and The Consouls (vgm jazz) also have the loveliest global online communities which are kind and encouraging and unified by a love of music.
Was just thinking about how cool it would be if twoset had a podcast channel a few weeks ago, and here we are !!! I genuinely love those twoset videos where you guys talk and then end up going on a tangent about classical music/practice/your experiences and then one of you cuts off and says 'sorry for trailing off' haha. A lot of us twosetters love when you guys go on those tangents and I'm SO GLAD you guys are doing this !! Thank you so much💝
I don't listen to podcasts much but I've always liked to hear you nerd out about classical music. I think it would be interesting if you could talk about classical music history or different composers, as well as giving practice tips (for example on how to play more expressively or about the way you practice) and talking about how you create content for your main channel. Looking forward to your next episode!
What I wish were still around is the FB livestream where you guys found out that you hit the $50k and didn't have to sleep outside anymore. I remember it was the very start of a video and you guys were cheering and hopping around. So sad you took all those livestreams down! You have come so far.
First of all, thank you for putting all this effort into the Twoset world, and coming up with new ideas! I'd love to hear you just nerd out on composers, or certain pieces etc... Also it would be interesting to have an episode about Twosetapparel, how do you come up with new designs, how a new collection is created. 😘😘
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Regarding how you guys are iffy about the old casual and nerdy styled videos because of the pressure of channel growth, know that almost all the fans absolutely LOVE the in-depth nerd outs with low budget set ups. It’s probably what we enjoy the most, makes it feel more intimate and we learn a lot. Don’t be afraid to make niche jokes or videos because we can pick it up via context clues and it’s always super cool to watch people be experts, we would enjoy it even if we don’t know what’s happening.
100
Plus someone in the comment would probably explain the jokes. I love reading the comments when people are just sharing and nerding out together
Also, it's not that bad if some things go over people's heads. That's kind of the point of the channel: it attracts people who have no connection to classical music. At the beginning, there will be lots of things that they don't understand. Classical music is a gigantic field. And once people have become excited, they'll learn, either from the videos or from listening or from their own research. And TwoSet's success has proven that this works, it gets people into classical music.
If you get rid of all the nerdy stuff and the things that really excite and interest you, it might become an issue. It might lead you to dumb down things which makes the content less interesting and less genuine. I also don't see why there can't be a balance between the different types of content. Have one video a month where you nerd out, compare performances, talk about specific concepts, whatever. I don't think it's a good idea to move it to a different channel because the balance between nerdy and approachable, funny and serious, musical depth and stupid games is precisely what has made TwoSet a success and what has drawn people in.
Changing your approach to content-production once you get extremely successful often ruins UA-cam channels. It's great to become more professional but trying to do too much conscious planning or attempting exact calculations about what your audience might like or not can lead to a product that is much too polished and clean for a platform that thrives on authenticity.
Nerdy is great
I always see plenty of comments asking for more nerdy content, and at the same time the more serious videos are usually the ones getting the less views. So maybe the most vocal and loyal fans are ready to watch whatever TwoSet posts, but a large portion of their followers obviously aren't...
Brett and Eddy have to take into account what appeals to all sorts of viewers, which is why they make a lot of different types of videos. Not that they do things _only_ for views, but it's the rules if you want to make a livelihood on UA-cam. That's what allows them to afford world tours and expensive concerts.
Plus, they've been on UA-cam for 10 years. They can't keep doing the same things over and over, it's natural for them to feel the need to reinvent themselves. They've always liked exploring and trying new things, even if it ends up failing.
Brett had a podcast for a couple of years, Eddy used to be in an anime cover band and had his own channel. They ended up all of that at one point, as well as other projects they worked on, to start new adventures. That's who they are.
I'm personally ready to follow them in whatever changes the channel goes through. I wish the best to this new podcast-type videos and hope it will attract more viewers with time. But maybe it won't last long and Brett and Eddy will move on to another project, who knows.
I'm here for the ride, not for the destination. Let's go! 😊
As a former podcast sound producer, I'd recommend you guys (or whoever the speaker is) to wear headphone to listen to your sound feedback and will know if you are too close or too far away from the mics, or if there's anything you want to adjust. The mic position immensely has an affect on the sound quality too! This will create a more seamless listening experience for the audience with a more or less stable sound volume. But I'm already happy to hear what you guys are going to talk about HEHE
One of my favourite things is seeing people starting to podcast and then within the first 4 to 5 episodes develop all the little skills like feedback, editing, recording on seperate tracks and becoming more polished. (Although if we remember the 2018 mic camera focus we all love 2set when they're a little rough around the edges.)
@@stellaluna92 Ahahahahh yeahh I've been following them for YEARS and I could see tremendous improvement of their production! There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying things out and having them not working well for the first few EPs. Also I think seeing them improve over time is what we all enjoy as an audience too! Also missing the mic focus a lot fr
ahaha so it begins. is it really twoset without questionable audio quality? xd
For me, Eddy's sound was just perfect, and Brett seemed to be aware of the sound issues somehow and wasn't comfortable with the mic, so I don't know if a headphone would have changed much, but yeah he needs to adjust his mic
Yes, Brett’s mic should be positioned more toward Eddy
Guys please don't forget about the podcast, we need you😭
New episode now!!😊
This is the first time I've heard Brett talked so much. I mean Brett seemed surprisingly quiet in a few (recent) videos, mostly just chimed in when he needed to, so I kinda forget how it was like to see their old-day Brett-talk-Eddy-listen-and-ask dynamic. Brett truly loves to talk, and Eddy is truly a gentle listener as they once claimed. And the talk flows so smoothly we can totally imagine they keep going on for hours on end, just the two of them, talking and listening to each other. I mean I love all their content, but this somehow is too endearing and too real. Also, Brett has really developed great management skills that it actually wowed me how CEO-like he is, no matter how goofy and nerdy he appears on videos. Mad respect for them both!
P/S: boys, it would be great to have some violin playing next time, showing the particular passages you love/hate, the ones you played when you were little, or your favorite orchestral pieces. Or just, an hour of you goofing around or nerding out is already more than enough for me.
Agreed!! Never realized Brett was this pragmatic of a person when he was talking about the sketchy agents. I'm so impressed by him through this podcast, wow.
I’d like to know more about the ”Twoset team” - how big is the team, who are all those great people helping to make Twoset such a great experience? For sure Brett and Eddy are the drivers and the inspiration and the performers, but there must be a ”back stage crew” helping out with everything. Occasionally, we get to hear a name or two, like Sophie Druml and Jordon He (both true geniuses), but there must be more?
I forgot the name but they do have a Chinese translation team to translate their videos to Chinese and post them on Weibo. Also there is editor-san, Producer Shaun but pretty sure whenever they make videos it is just them to with a mic, a camera and a couple lights in one of their houses. I know they have an editing team and a 2set apparel team as well.
So interesting to see Eddy basically interviewing Brett, and with such good questions! Eddy could host a talk show, he really knows how to direct the conversation. I'd love to hear the rest of the story about the Boston show with Hilary Hahn. But please sit closer together so you're in one frame. A lot of the charm with the old episodes is watching the other's reactions to the speaker.
Other possible topics would be how to stay on a diet (or not) while touring, how or what's packed for multi-city tour, what a day in your life is like, and what do you consider when choosing a concerto for the million subscriber milestones.
I had been missing the casual talks, reaction, and games too. I've been following you guys since 2017, so your lower production videos, with og white wall or grey squares made me feel we're just hanging out having fun together. The newer high-end production, epic as it is, kinda made me feel there's a new gap, as an "creator"/"entertainment producer" and us "audiences".
While I'm not much of a podcast gal, I'm gonna support you guys! Happy that to know you miss the casual vibe too
Been feeling the same way too! I loved the old format, just felt more genuine. Even though some wonderful videos have come out of the high production era of their channel, I always end up watching more of their older stuff
@@Vivi-Mage They played so much more music in the older videos before copystriking became so out of control. I miss their playing.
This is exactly, what i'm feeling! The new videos feel so much more distant and they haven't this relaxed, happy, close atmosphere, like the old videos had.
I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST MEEEE 🥹
@@nancyjfs Yeah :-( I miss their playing and videos with musical jokes and things a lot. As a musician myself, it’s what I loved about their channel. Authenticity, music and humor rolled into one was the perfect mix
stories like at 34:00 - 38:00 make me so excited to become a lawyer. i cannot wait to graduate and finally be the person to stand up to these bullies that exploit these earnest, talented, hardworking artists that are simply seeking to share their craft with the world. just you wait for me, one day im going to be a representative that people like this can rely on and put those exploitive criminals in their place.
quick reminder that
although short form content (like youtube shorts, tiktok, 10-15 min flashy vids) seem to attract the most viewership--
ya know the whole "this generation's attention span is non existent" thing--
i would argue that equally as popular, if not more, are the hundreds of video essays that go viral on youtube. video essays that are the definition of nerding out on one niche subject. some of these videos have millions and millions of views despite being over 2 hrs long (think longest ive seen is 13hrs?)
i know it can be discouraging when you guys spend a lot of effort on an interesting video that ends up underperforming compared to a more "mainstream" type vid but dont underestimate how much people like to learn!!
so much of the audience you have now are people who were non musicians that stayed for the geeky classical music vids
also i think there's a fine line between accessibility vs. spoon feeding
for me personally, one of the most intriguing aspects of your channel was the fact that i didn't understand half of what you guys were referencing or talking about. it made me want to learn, watch more videos, until i felt like i was in on it.
i've been binging all your videos for like what 3 weeks now? and the amount of classical music knowledge i've absorbed is insane. like i dont remember the last time ive passively learned so much without the intending to.
and with that also came a huge growth in my appreciation for classical music like i cant believe i went so long in life without experiencing all this good quality art
with any type of change, there will always be people left unsatisfied and claiming to miss the old stuff but i hope it wont discourage you guys from striving to up the production.
just know that you don't have to water down classical music for non musicians. just throw us in the deep end we'll learn how to swim lol
i feel like this shift was inevitable and its very on brand, to be honest
you guys are always about self improvement and leaving your comfort zone
it would be wrong for an audience to wish their favorite youtubers to stay stagnant
i know there's a lot of different opinions coming from all sorts of directions on how to run things but i'm not really worried haha
if you guys were so easily swayed by what others said, twosetviolin wouldve ended long ago when people around you said it wasnt a smart idea to prioritize it over a more stable orchestra job
hell you guys mightve just gave in and became doctors
i doubt you guys will read this long ass ramble but all this to say,
super hyped for the podcast channel:)) and looking forward to where you guys take your channel in the future!
just finished the episode and dude that felt like 15 minutes;-; that went by so fast
it's very very fun to listen to you guys talk about anything
also +10k for airconditioning sounds unreal:0
as an introvert with an extraverted best friend, i can relate so hard to eddy when he said he was grateful brett handled the phonecalls and logistics
you guys are a different breed to us it's like you're superhuman
I really like the return of their casual, more low-key conversation, albeit with a sofa rather than two chairs. It might be nerdy, but I would love to see them talk about pieces (solo or chamber) - their different approaches to the music, what they each found most challenging, how they practiced, what they love most in the piece and why.
Please don't let this podcast die...we love it❤️ it's been more than a month from the first episode, please let us know something
Some podcast ideas: -How to start listening to classical music (music recommendations and stuff)
-What should teens do if they figure out they want to go into the music industry
-some weird stories about composers (there must be a bunch)
-how to get kids to play instruments without losing their motivation (idk if that one’s on brand or not)
-practice tips (top 10 or whatever)
Ps, loved the first podcast and can’t wait for a lot more!
I hope they choose to talk about all of these; great ideas!
I love the composers stories one!
Beginners tips for learning how to listen to classical music is a huge one for me. There is no guidance for people who didn’t get it in school. How do you know what composers to listen to? How do you learn to understand what you are hearing? What do all the letters and numbers after song titles mean? What is BVW? What is the difference between a partita and a sonata? Most people don’t have access to this info, especially if they don’t have a lot of money. Here in the states it’s not taught in public schools. Kids can play instruments if they want to but it’s not mandatory and it’s band not orchestra so it is mostly pop music not classical. Violin-and basically anything not percussion or tubes (idk the technical word?) is only for rich kids whose parents can pay for lessons. And there are so few resources out there that are affordable. (Like Idagio is great for finding what classical I like, but it is expensive.) You guys have been really helpful in helping me learn who’s who in classical music, but it would have been nice to have someone kinda give me a step by step, or tell me exactly where to start/point me in the right direction.
I also have some follow-up questions about this one. Like how much do they actually get to see if the cities they play in? Do they try to set up any legacy media - morning tv, radio, etc - to promote the dates, or just rely on their own reach?
especially 'how to get kids to play instruments without losing their motivation'! I'm a teenager and once I had a real passion for piano but I got burned out and it just feels dead to me. Now I'm playing violin and I'm scared it'll happen again.
Yes! Please talk about competitions! Such a similar vibe to the "Talk about the dark side of the industry".
Some podcast ideas~:
1: Talking about other hobbies you have (like anime)
2: Talking about your favourite classical pieces and why you like them/ their inspiration/ their history/ technical side
3: The dark side of being known youtubers/ internet famous, how to handle having a fandom and having some part of your private life being public
Hope you upload a new one! I really enjoyed the first episode ❤️
Even as a non-musician fan, these behind the scene stories are so fascinating and I love the casual style, cant wait for next episodes!
Same. ❤
Please come back... Twoset talks we need you...
"First and foremost, you have to know yourself." Sifu Yang has spoken in his wisdom!
They really are such hard workers. Part of me thinks "damn they didn't have to wreck their health by sleeping outside, i'm sure they still could have crowdfunded it successfully" but part of me really respects them for going through the hardships some buskers do have to go through in real life. It's a shame the livestream footage isn't easily accessable anymore it would be cool to see a supercut of all the wholesome moments, like other musicians and fans coming by to help out. Anyway hope you guys continue this podcast
And thus starts the greatest podcast ever made...
I don’t even like podcasts but I wont miss a single episode
@randomstuffidontknowwhatto3110 same lol
honestly, i'm not a podcast person, but when i heard that you guys were releasing a podcast, i just got SO excited. i've noticed a lot of sentiment among twosetters that we'd really love to hear more nerding out and serious playing.
i really hope that you guys will have captions/subtitles on videos, as the captions and subtitles on the main channel are a big help to someone like me who has audio processing impairment. the accessibility is a big reason why i initially kept coming back to the main channel.
as for topics, would love to hear:
- more behind the scenes info, especially about fantasia, b²tsm, etc. (maybe music video/lyrical breakdown or review of your artistic vision?)
- comparison between how brett and eddy would play a piece and why (phrasing, bowing, fingering, etc.) or general thought process behind going through and playing a piece for the first time
- what you guys do non-musically in your everyday lives (other hobbies and passions?)
- breaking down music terms/music theory stuff more in-depth
- classical music recommendations! maybe you guys can make playlists and stuff for us to listen to, possibly with themes (mood/vibe, period/artistic movement, etc.)
- fun stories!
i would love to see a series about different composers ❤
This
Same!!
Yes! In college I took a course on composers which dealt with the political climates of the times and how it affected the music. Would love to learn more.
Yesss!
Yess👍:)
2:46 brett's flat stare into the camera when eddy can't come up with the second city is perfection
3:13 And this too XD
"Did I missed a city? - I wasn't listening I spaced out"
Your discussion of players who had their careers ruined reminded me of Dylana Jensen in the 1980s. Her career was completely destroyed by the owner of her Guarneri when she got married, and he decided she wasn't dedicated enough if she was going to get married. (Her Sibelius was swoon-worthy.). He completely destroyed her career. Needless to say, HE was married NINE TIMES. But she wasn't allowed to get married once.
That's the best thing about the way you guys did it -- you are the latest generation that demonstrates the power that can be taken back using social media well. I'd love to hear you interview Zoe Keating, the OG social-media classical musician. You'd have a fascinating discussion, I'm sure.
I second this!!! In another channel I follow, there had been a great discussion of legacy media vs. internet media like independent reporters. Breaking the boundary and getting power back, in many areas/industries with open Internet is super cool! I'd love to hear more about it
If you plan to have guests, it would be nice to have Sophie join you. And talk about how you guys manage to balance your tour dates and managing her own engagements
Great start to a podcast series. Would love to hear about how your taste/preference for pieces and composers have evolved over the years.
Also a suggestion - for a two person podcast, it may be more natural and effective if both of you could be framed in the same shot most of the time, since part of what makes the podcast is the interaction between the two hosts (as I was told not too long ago by our company marketing VP). Cheers and look forward to more.
Hooray for TwoSet podcast!
I would love to hear some behind the scenes stories of various TwoSet projects like Fantasia, B2TSM / Paganini, the 2023 holiday special, etc.
"Our toes just touched"
"ooooooh"
I for one will always listen to twosettoes
If you can find a smaller couch, it'll be great. It feels there's an ocean between you, and you miss the special connection that's so special for you two.
This might be more comfortable, so they can pull their legs up, sit back etc. But being in the same frame would be nice. They definitely want to avoid to end up on any Breddy site by being close.
3:00 this whole part proved that Brett managed the logistics of the booking 🤣
"Can't believe there are twosetters in Perth"
Twosetters in Perth: Am I a joke to you?
52:50 This episode focuses on organizing a tour but we need a part 2 about life on tour
I agree
Yay!! Love this!
Discussion suggestion: I would love a nerd level description of what your own personal practice sessions look like. 😄
I really like this longform style of content, it's nice getting to hear you guys' thoughts in more detail and in a more relaxed atmosphere. It's almost 3am rn and I didn't even notice the time passing bc I was just enjoying the conversation
For real! this podcast lasts for almost an hour and the time just flew by
As for the topics, I would love for you to talk more in depth about classical music in general, maybe talk about your favourite composers or dedicate episodes to certain composers. I would also want to hear more about the stuff behind the scenes of your channel, about music competitions, studying music or just your life and experiences. I've also always enjoyed you telling us the "secrets" of the classical music industry ( I mean all that unfair stuff like those violin selling schemes, soloists getting their careers blocked, venues scamming for more money etc). Oh yeah and having guests on the podcast would be amazing! Love you guys)
Can we get an episode about how you guys make a new video? Sort of like that unedited skit video that you guys once posted, starting from how you come up with an idea, how you set up everything, interesting episodes while filming, any video that you filmed but discarded later because you don't like it? Well, basically anything about your video filming routine lol
This a great idea!! Also the planning and thought process in their videos
This seems fun. I remember loving the uniqueness of that video.
One day, pls invite Hilary to ur podcast!!! (And ray and other soloists pls, it’d be so interesting to here their opinions) 😊❤
Love this first episode, Brett and Eddy 💕
Just watched Ray’s video where he reviews your improvement as classical musicians over the years. I would love a podcast episode about how you look back on your journey as classical musicians and how Twoset, twosetters, other musicians, your friendship, etc has played a part in that ~InTeReStInG~ journey. What inspired both of you to become the hardworking, passionate musicians that you are today? Where you guys already like this at the conservatory or even when you were little kids 😅?
I love it whenever Brett & Eddy nerd out about classical music. It's always fun to watch them talk about classical music, as they are very passionate about it. I also love whenever they nerd about the history behind the piece, or their favorite pieces/composers.
Regarding Brett's developing perfect pitch: I was in a Westminster choir in school, and we were required to carry an F in our heads at all times. The choir director trained us in this, paying attention to how that one note felt in the head and the throat. A lot of it had to with the principle behind a Westminster choir, which focuses on using the whole body as an instrument to produce as much overtones as possible. that may be what's happening with Brett. You've spoken about tuning in to the overtones of the violin, and of paying close attention to that resonance. You develop a feel for it. :)
how interesting! can you still sing an F any time?
@@oxoelfoxo as long as I'm in the practice of singing. sometimes, i will get away from singing for a little while, and then have to warm back up.
this is so cute!! i love the intimate chill vibe of it, similar to the old videos which i missed a lottt :,) i was thinking maybe you guys could do more piece based things? similar to last time's "10 pieces" for whatever occasion. those kinds of videos have been a great help for expanding my classical music knowledge. love you guys!
Lovely to see you two chatting, and letting us know some more about your touring experiences. I should love you to start a podcast called Twoset Plays - where you play a piece or duet for us, and tell us how you work on it. I think I am probably one ofyour oldest subscribers, at 80 - I was inspired by you to start playing the violin again, which I hadn't touched since I left school, and I now practice every day and get a great deal of pleasure from it. Thank you both!
That Twoset plays idea is great!
TwoSet Plays is an _incredible_ idea! And/or TwoSet Practices? I'd really love some practice vlogs
With the piano tuning.... my friend is a piano tuner, and from what she's told me, I think it's *possible* that the venue requiring you to have it tuned back down to 440 after the concert makes sense. The pitch shift is actually significant for the piano because the tension of so many strings has changed.
If you raise or lower the pitch of the entire piano, the pitches are going to be less stable than if the piano got a routine tuning where notes were tweaked here and there. Tuners often (maybe even usually) come back and re-tune a piano after a few days after making a major pitch adjustment.
Like for instance, say a piano hasn't been tuned in some time and many notes are at 439; the tuner might tune the piano to 439 and return a few days later and tune it again up to 440. Then, depending how well the piano holds pitches, the tuner might need to come back a third time and tune to 440 again because the strings were still settling.
So since for your concert the piano has gone from 440 to 441 and back to 440, it makes sense that it might need to be tuned after your concert and then again before the next performance.
....Disclaimer, I have only casually studied piano tuning and this may not be correct, but I did enjoy writing it out lol. Maybe high-quality, perfectly-regulated venue pianos hold their pitch really well and all the above is irrelevant (??)
That said, the sense I got from how you told the story was that the venue by default charges performers to have the piano tuned both before and after. If the pitch wasn't raised or lowered, perhaps it's unnecessary? Maybe there is some kind of liability attached to the venue's piano being in tune, and they tune it constantly to make sure it always is?
The $500 tuning cost is something else though lol. Tuners in the major US city I live in make 150-200 per piano. That's for pianos in homes, churches, colleges, grade schools, assisted living centers, that sort of thing though. I guess it's a whole different deal with venue pianos....
An aside of sorts on piano tuning - I heard that here in Australia, there is a shortage of experienced tuners who can handle performance and competition venues. I hope that there will be more who decide to train and undertake this often less obvious service.
Very good idea to start something like this!
Friends of mine (young, unknown, non-classical musicians) made their dream true to go on tour, chose the cheapest transport methods and used extensively couchsurfing, but finally had to spend so much of the money they had saved in the past! Though they said it was a very good idea to spend their money this way. Playing music to others is often a gift - in many different senses.
Would really like to hear you talk about your practice routines. How do you plan your practice or how do you prepare and learn pieces by heart?
RAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH A TWOSET PODCAST????
OH GOSH THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AFTER THE BRETTYBANG SHOW
Plsss do another episode!!!!❤❤❤❤
I just enjoy reading the long, well thought after comments of the 2Set channel subscribers. It is rare to see videos on UA-cam that inspire, provoke, invite and encourage serious thoughts.... or maybe us classical fans and fellow musicians are just a group of old souls and a very serious bunch :))
Wow throw back to the Brettybang podcast days. I love this content style. Can't wait to see how this podcast channel develops.
I have a part time job as a baker and sometimes when I’m baking large quantities it’s easy to get bored, this is the perfect cure for that!❤😂
I’m a huge fan of Twoset Violin in general, I really love how you made a separate UA-cam channel and podcast for a long time to also get to know you guys better 😄 I’m a violinist, love twoset ❤
Recommendation for your first guest: Tom Hulce. 2024 is the 40th anniversary of Amadeus and I'm sure he would love to talk with you about learning piano for the role, etc.
TwoSet podcast is a great idea, thank you so much for doing this. There have been a lot of comments lately that your fans miss this type of videos. This first episode is very interesting, I didn't think there were so many problems with the tour organizing. I would like to hear more about your creative work. I am also very happy that you will return to Europe, see you at the concerts!
Not a musician, not looking to organise a tour, but I loved listening to you guys talk. No need to worry about your non-musician listeners/viewers, I believe we all watch you BECAUSE it's such a different world & it's great to hear genuine truth from people who are passionate about it and have first-hand experience living it. Plus, we love your personalities and all the fun, of course
I love the idea of this! I still love their main channel, but I'm not currently in the mood for that type of video, but this is _perfect_ for my current mindset! This first episode was amazing, I can't wait for the next one!
Eddy's "I wasn't listening, I spaced out" was such a relatable mood
Could you do a video on the main channel on "Great Violinists You Haven't Heard Of" and cover underexposed and underrated violinists (in your opinion)
VIDEO IDEA: A study series on composers and their works (Also works with time periods and musical movements)
Love this cozy format! Lots of love :)
This channel deserves wayyyyy more recognition ❤❤❤❤
A very positive surprise! I'm happy to see some unscripted content. I hope you continue making it.
Podcast idea: your experience of the music world in different countries / cities during your world tour. Are there differences in the attitudes towards performing, concert organisation, different audience dynamics etc. …? What are the concert halls, practice rooms and the people like? And maybe some anecdotes from your world tour, interesting places you went to see etc…
Also would love content focussing on music theory, your favourite pieces and why, tips for playing in orchestras, anecdotes about composers, maybe a series focussing on different types of music (sonata, symphony, song, salon music, chamber music, Kunstlied, Programme music - music theory + your favourites and why) or genres (jazz, classic, barock, romantic etc.
Sorry for the long essay 😅
Love that you want to do more in depth stuff for people who are already in the classical music scene! ❤
I took my mum, who loves classical music but knew little about twoset to the Perth concert & we both absolutely loved it! Can’t wait for the next!
It is wonderful to see you two guys being yourselves. So relaxed and chatting about things that seem to mean a lot to you. I don't play an instrument but since I came across your channel I have really developed and huge interest in classical music, so thank you for that. Also what about talking about how you spend a normal day, how you fit in practice, relaxing time ( if you get any) and what do you do when not practicing (as long as LingLing isn't around).
Great start to your podcasts.
Brett: *knows the tour sched inside out
Eddy: I'm just here for moral support :D
So that’s why there wasn’t much merch at the shows. We got to the Chicago show early and it was already sold out.
Thanks for the inside info about tour planning. It was quite the splurge for us as a family of 5 to travel to see Twoset live but it was worth it, especially now knowing how much the costs were out of your control.
I know it's been touched upon a couple of times before, but I'd really appreciate an episode on balance mental and physical health with practicing/performing/content creating. I'm someone who has had a lot of health issues over the years and I find it can be so helpful to hear people talking about such things frankly to de-stigmatise issues. Especially within the world of classical music you don't really see too many disabled musicians for example. Do you think things like that need to change?
A new twoset era has started! Oh my god I'm so happy.
Mad respect for you both for taking the leap. Hope you are richly rewarded.
Bretty Bang show and E Chen are back!!! Go and nerd out, here for it! #iykyk
Listening to multiple podcasts, it's best to have monitor earphones to ensure that people will be able to listen to everything with almost equal volume. 😊
Random times tamps for myself
0:16 - Twoset Toes
2:46 - Eddy's forgetting problems and Brett naming cities
15:46 - Good morning~
15:58 - Brett is developing perfect pitch?!
24:33 - Dividing their works
23:48 - Eddy's bad English
26:52 - Booking a venue is like getting six-pack
34:55 - Some venues won't give you the quote until after you sign the contract
47:03 - Eddy appreciating Brett
47:15 - Slowwwwww (mate)
I remember from what seems like way back in the day how you folks did a mukbang with Hilary, and that was really fun, and I suppose you could get into some of that action too. But mostly what I would like from a podcast like this is for you guys to nerd out freely, like discussing composers and music at length, the history and the more cademic aspects. I'm sure you both did some research at Uni, I'd love to know what you learnt there too. And you can get some very interesting folks on to discuss a lot of the dynamics that music displays in society at large. I think an interesting guest you could have on is Dr Alex Pantelyat from Johns Hopkins, he's a neurologist and director of the Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine. It's also a bonus that he's a violinist, so maybe that could be a different direction you could take.
I do miss the more unfiltered feel on the main channel, though, I understand the production value has gone up, but there's just so much time in between videos, and I do miss being told to go practice. In fact, Ray's been putting up a lot of content lately, and it feels like he's occupying that niche now. But you guys are immensely talented comedians, and I would like that unfiltered comedy aspect to come back in some measure.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and talking about the "business" side of the classical music world, I think this is a very much needed topic of discussion. Every musician dreams about being on the stage, under the spotlights, performing and hearing the applauses etc. but there is a huge, serious business behind it and like in all businesses, it can get dirty and ruthless. I hope you continue to talk about behind the scenes, thank you!
I missed the old twoset. Now they're back! Makes my day honestly.
Thank you!
Would love an in depth discussion of your guys entire careers as violinists, how you started learning, how you worked toward success, etc. Love this podcast, thank you so much for taking an hour out of your husy lives to talk with us!!
I missed this type of video! Not to say I don’t like what you’ve been doing recently, because I absolutely do, but stopping every now and then to just sit down and talk like the old days is something I would love to see more of in the future!! ❤
Love this idea of a podcast, was wondering if you guys could put chapters in the video? It makes it easier to go back to the start of topics as I play podcasts in the background and like to go back if I missed something. Thank you ♡
I remember Bretts podcast from awhile ago under Brettybang, Brett is good at conversational chat. Its nice adult content, meaning its not geared towards being cute and scripted. These two men are interesting. Im glad they are moving on in new directions
Dear Twoset, this podcast is such a treat to me as I love podcasts and listen to many podcasts daily. Plus, this happens on the day I move to my newly renovated home. What a new beginning! I really love your podcast. There is a great balance between the two of you, with Eddy acting as the moderator or interviewer of sorts, so there is a good mix of back and forth. And these days I really enjoy long form podcast, so, thanks for the one hour treat of listening to your beautiful voices! And yes, as an old Twosetter, it is very nice to go back to the nostalgic more intimate experience and becoming nerdy again. Learned so much from behind the scene stories of your tours. Thank you so much for bringing us so much joy through the tours despite the many challenges. Take care and hope to hear future episodes ~
As one of the older followers, I love the new setup, new era and the good old casual vibe. What a fun episode, can't wait for more❤🔥
Would love as guest Ziyu He.
Also, please introduce to us the great artists that have been blocked...love to hear them play and hear about their journey.
Hi, this a great idea, love the chatty videos of the past, including the "nerdy" ones. I don't know how much or if you would be comfortable with talking more about your personal lives: where you're living (in general of course), are you based in Singapore or Australia, etc. But only if you want!
12:38 That!!! is why I have so much respect to twoset! You guys go all out to different city performing to your fans when you guys had nothing. Yet the young twoset took the risk and actually did it!
You really don’t know how long I’ve been wanting you guys to make a podcast for - I always listen to your videos when I’m going about my day. I love your longform videos and watch them on loop lmaoo
omg I’ve love to see this!!! It’s definitely what I want 😭❤❤By the way,would you consider to open more fan gifts in this channel? Many fans devoted so much into it and we’ve love to see your reactions.❤
I would love for you guys to talk about things not related to classical music too, don't need to be serious topics just casual convos about stuff you want to talk about
I don’t really care abt the actual topic of your talks, I just want to listen to you, guys, and your thoughts on it. It’s inspiring and almost intimate to see you dragged out of your usual stuff, explaining and sharing what you’ve been through all this time. Especially when lots of things are resonating in me as I was once a musician too.
Please, don’t stop and - if it’s possible - make it as constant as you can. I would madly loooooove to watch this type of videos!!
With all the love,
JY :)
Wow, Eddy having insomnia off and on since then is just mad 😮! I sleep very well outside but not under those city circumstances, I guess (and of course no camera in my face). Seeking safe, kind of secluded shelter is key.
I've got a few questions for you guys (and by a few I mean a lot lol)
1. What warm-up routines or exercises do you guys find most beneficial to prepare your fingers and bowing arm for practice or performance?
2. How do you guys set specific goals for your practice sessions, and how do you measure progress?
3. How do you guys approach tackling technical challenges without feeling overwhelmed?
4. How do you guys work on enhancing your musical expression and phrasing in a piece?
5. How do you guys manage performance anxiety, and have you developed any pre-performance rituals to stay calm and focused?
6. Are there mental exercises or techniques that you guys find useful for building confidence on stage?
7. How did you guys overcome getting shaky bow during performances and are there any tips? (I’m struggling with this really much rn)
8. Do you guys have specific techniques for memorizing music effectively, especially for longer and more complex pieces?
9. Have you guys encountered plateaus in your playing, and if so, how did you navigate through them? Are there strategies you guys employ to break through technical or musical plateaus?
10. How do you guys manage your practice time efficiently, especially when balancing a busy schedule?
11. Can you share your guys’ approach to mindful practice, where each moment is purposeful and focused? How do you guys stay engaged during practice sessions to ensure productive and effective learning?
12. Are there foundational exercises or drills that you guys believe every violinist should include in their daily practice routine?
13. How do you guys maintain a positive mindset during challenging practice sessions or when working on difficult pieces?
I know these are a lot of questions, I hope you don't mind and you don't have to answer all of these questions.
Excellent questions!
This is great! I’m looking forward to the next episodes.
I would love to hear you explain why clapping in between movements is such a thing. Having listened to mostly Middle Eastern classical music, this always amazes me. For a Middle Eastern musician something feels very wrong when the audience does NOT clap at all in between different parts of a piece. In old live recordings of the big Egyptian stars the audience even demands certain parts of a composition are played a second time.
So what is so bad about the audience showing appreciation?
A discussion just on how you practice would be enjoyable! A teacher myself, I'm obsessed with creative practice and committed to convincing my students of this! (Not an easy task, I remember I didn't appreciate practice so much when I was a student)
I just watched the Virtuoso V4 classical music competition. When I first started watching you two nearly 5 years ago, I would not have even dreamed of clicking on something like that. So thanks for initiating my appreciation and enjoyment of a far wider selection of music. You have enriched my life.
You should tour Minneapolis! I know so many people who would absolutely love it if you came!
Also, maybe you can podcast about the past auditions, the journey, and advice for getting into a cool music uni! I know that’ll definitely help me so I can feel more confident about my future!
ive been waiting for yall to start a podcast im literally so freaking happy 😭
Gooo Brett developing perfect pitch! Now he's gonna beat Eddy in games finally!
One hour for your first podcast? Thank you for all the hard work you put in next to your regular videos and the world tour!!!
In this world, one thing that crosses all culture boundaries, is the love of music. Thanking you Brett and Eddy for spreading this love far and wide. Love your postcast, best idea ever. ❤️
I’m so proud that two of my favourite UA-cam channels are not only Australian, but TwoSet and The Consouls (vgm jazz) also have the loveliest global online communities which are kind and encouraging and unified by a love of music.
Was just thinking about how cool it would be if twoset had a podcast channel a few weeks ago, and here we are !!! I genuinely love those twoset videos where you guys talk and then end up going on a tangent about classical music/practice/your experiences and then one of you cuts off and says 'sorry for trailing off' haha. A lot of us twosetters love when you guys go on those tangents and I'm SO GLAD you guys are doing this !! Thank you so much💝
56:41 Eddy cuteness overload and Brett telling us to PRACTICE is everything
I don't listen to podcasts much but I've always liked to hear you nerd out about classical music. I think it would be interesting if you could talk about classical music history or different composers, as well as giving practice tips (for example on how to play more expressively or about the way you practice) and talking about how you create content for your main channel.
Looking forward to your next episode!
What I wish were still around is the FB livestream where you guys found out that you hit the $50k and didn't have to sleep outside anymore. I remember it was the very start of a video and you guys were cheering and hopping around. So sad you took all those livestreams down! You have come so far.
First of all, thank you for putting all this effort into the Twoset world, and coming up with new ideas! I'd love to hear you just nerd out on composers, or certain pieces etc... Also it would be interesting to have an episode about Twosetapparel, how do you come up with new designs, how a new collection is created. 😘😘