MASTERING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - How Classical Music Pros Do It

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024

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  • @R_Euphrates
    @R_Euphrates Місяць тому +28

    This was super helpful. Now I know I'll never be classically trained, so I can just get on with my life and enjoy playing music as a hobby 😂

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  Місяць тому +8

      You’re in a fantastic position; all the joy of music without all that pesky work! Enjoy!! 😎

    • @sandrajoseph2432
      @sandrajoseph2432 Місяць тому +1

      I can still make the effort though.

    • @R_Euphrates
      @R_Euphrates Місяць тому

      @@sandrajoseph2432 good for you 😊

    • @juditherwinneville7797
      @juditherwinneville7797 12 днів тому

      ​@arthurross2974, but don't you just LOVE that pesky work? It definitely isn't for everyone!

    • @R_Euphrates
      @R_Euphrates 12 днів тому

      @@juditherwinneville7797 has nothing to do with it not being "for" me. I'm 36, I'm not in a position to go to a prestigious art school and spend all of my time becoming a classically trained musician at this point in my life. I enjoy playing music and I enjoy the "work" that it requires, my comment was entirely about the fact that it's actually a bit of a relief to just accept that the level of skill he's talking about is literally not even a thing I can reasonably achieve, and instead can just enjoy music at my own level

  • @lorianguillaume
    @lorianguillaume Місяць тому +12

    No wonder I've never mastered any instrument. Think I'll sign myself up for some private lessons and music camps to begin. God bless you fine sir.

  • @evanever
    @evanever 27 днів тому +3

    I would love to go to a conservatory... I think. Tired of having a passion that I can't dedicate myself to fully because it's not a good financial choice.

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  18 днів тому +2

      It's definitely a commitment. You can make a living, but the choice is not an easy one.

  • @streamofconsciousness5826
    @streamofconsciousness5826 20 днів тому +1

    They learn slowly and don't practice mistakes.
    So, how many times a week would you change your strings at the conservatory, 7-8 hours a day playing, you must have had some rock like callouses as well.

  • @brianrhodes9687
    @brianrhodes9687 21 день тому +2

    Arthur… I must congratulate you on your presentation… it has really cleared up a number of issues I’ve been living with…👍🏻

  • @nellyd9280
    @nellyd9280 Місяць тому +4

    You have a way with words, Sir!
    Pleasant. Great sound as well.

  • @furman.composer
    @furman.composer Місяць тому +4

    Viola power, one more to the pack! Subscribing right now! Great video, by the way. Summarized hours of my speeches in classes to my students, on the power of consistency and community. Thanks a lot!

  • @stringsteacherrdm
    @stringsteacherrdm Місяць тому +2

    Ha ha! I remember ducking the kick out time when I had a deadline approaching!

  • @nellyd9280
    @nellyd9280 Місяць тому +3

    Viola player!!!!!! I am subbed right away. First time here

  • @spocksjohnson5594
    @spocksjohnson5594 Місяць тому +3

    One of the things that they don't do is waste time on social media. The great musicians also don't waste their time with pop music.

  • @dhjerth
    @dhjerth Місяць тому +4

    Thank you, this was a very pleasant watch. There is something about your phrasing that just grabs my attention 😂
    If you go to conservatory to study composition, will the experience differ? In my mind, I imagine less practice, and that you must learn piano, and then lots of homework and theory. Is that accurate at all?
    (Not that I'm invested -- I am much too frail to go pro music 😂)

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  Місяць тому

      Thank you for the compliment! At Eastman composition majors had to have a primary instrument other than piano. So they were kind of on the hook like the rest of us to some degree. Then they did have piano work to do, and yes… Lots of theory! But it was kind of assumed they would arrive with the theory knowledge to write.

    • @user-vf5bv6vo4b
      @user-vf5bv6vo4b Місяць тому

      I imagine MORE practice! 🤔 😆 🤷‍♂️

  • @brandontran9211
    @brandontran9211 Місяць тому +2

    Really enjoy your content as a novice. Thank you maestro! You inspire me.

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  Місяць тому

      You are welcome; we all start that way! 👍

  • @franciscojaviercarrosario3949
    @franciscojaviercarrosario3949 Місяць тому +3

    No wonder I'm stuck as a musician. I have never mastered the technicality of the instrument.

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  Місяць тому +3

      If you are interested, the key is to determine what you want to do as a player, then seek out that knowledge specifically. Private instruction is the way to go, but make sure the person knows what you’re interested in. And don’t be afraid to ask them, if they have the ability and experience to teach you exactly what you want. Good luck! 👍

    • @franciscojaviercarrosario3949
      @franciscojaviercarrosario3949 Місяць тому +1

      @@arthurross2974 Thanks. That I'll do. In fact, your whole channel is interesting. As a natural play-by-ear piano player I gave 95% talent and 5% discipline. And I have seen that discipline paid off more.

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  Місяць тому

      Well you keep watching and I’ll keep making them!

  • @gregorypkampwirth8852
    @gregorypkampwirth8852 Місяць тому +2

    This was quite helpful!! I'm just a beginner on piano 🎹 and I need to know what it takes to get really good at my instrument. Now I've heard of a lot classical music musicians, but this is the first time I've heard of Arthur Ross and I'm glad I was enlightened!! The music 🎶 world is full of talented musicians and I'd like to hear Arthur play!! 😊

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the compliment. There may be some playing in a future videos. We’ll see:-)

    • @gregorypkampwirth8852
      @gregorypkampwirth8852 Місяць тому +1

      @@arthurross2974 😎🙂🙃

  • @michaeldean9338
    @michaeldean9338 Місяць тому +1

    Came across your channel by chance. Enjoying it very much...very insightful. Thank you, sir.

  • @neiasharussell2042
    @neiasharussell2042 Місяць тому +1

    This is very interesting! Thank you for sharing!

  • @David-f1u
    @David-f1u Місяць тому +2

    Well said sir

  • @nellyd9280
    @nellyd9280 Місяць тому +1

    First day watching several videos....Wow. Do you post vids of you playing Viola? Can you talk about your instrument/s?
    Can you share your views about 5 string viola?...
    Thank you in advance!
    Great vid, great content, great voice!

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  19 днів тому +1

      I used to do practice snippet videos. They’re old (in time and style), but they are on the channel. I e been thinking of doing some new playing videos, better this time.

  • @ibrahimismail5625
    @ibrahimismail5625 Місяць тому +3

    About last point
    I would rather have to practice classical guitar for 12 hours a day than study chemistry and math for the same time

    • @arthurross2974
      @arthurross2974  Місяць тому +1

      That was my “calculation“ as well!😉 Thanks for watching!

  • @altolows7635
    @altolows7635 Місяць тому +1

    Viola? Viola! Please post videos about viola. Were you at Eastman when George Taylor was there?

  • @sabrinai
    @sabrinai Місяць тому +3

    They practise 40 hours a day.

  • @janneliimatainen6186
    @janneliimatainen6186 Місяць тому +3

    yes, these are the reasons classical music is concidered "art music".

  • @zebromusicofficial
    @zebromusicofficial Місяць тому

    🙏🏽 thank you love your content