Efficient Practice Piano Lesson - Josh Wright Piano TV

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2012
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    Josh Wright Piano TV - Efficient Practice. The question of efficient practice is one of the most heavily asked questions by students worldwide. This video explores proven techniques to assist students in learning a new piece, balancing practice time, and managing a large repertoire.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 206

  • @danieljackson3981
    @danieljackson3981 8 років тому +234

    keep going. Keep doing what you're doing. You are helping others, you should be proud of that. Hero

    • @joshwrightpiano
      @joshwrightpiano  8 років тому +87

      +From Murz Thanks so much! I appreciate your encouragement, especially in the music world where so many people can be petty and rude. Have an awesome week, and all the best in your studies!

    • @the_billionaire_way
      @the_billionaire_way 5 років тому +2

      @@joshwrightpiano Do you have some advice or it is stupid question: I have learnt minuet in g and I forgot so do I have to learn it again like I did first time,

    • @randomusic4097
      @randomusic4097 4 роки тому +5

      @@the_billionaire_way yes you have to relearn it, but you will be much quicker to get

  • @desertratPS
    @desertratPS 4 роки тому +14

    Josh, I’m 68 and started playing again last year after a 30 year hiatus. I’m playing better and more advanced works than I ever imagined and have a terrific teacher. These tutorials have been very helpful as “supplements” to me lessons. Learning how to practice is essential. Thank you so much!

  • @paquinho12
    @paquinho12 7 років тому +69

    After 12 years of studying piano this is by far the best advice I've heard about piano practice. I really think this is pure gold, like the most important lesson to progress in piano playing, I think following this advice separates a average pianist from a great one. To give this to us is a great act of humility on your part. I hope to meet you some day.

  • @unperplexed
    @unperplexed 6 років тому +20

    Thank you. I'm going to trust myself to leave alone the bars I've learned, while I tackle the next few bars. I'm 66 doing grade 3!

  • @ripleysigningoff1231
    @ripleysigningoff1231 4 роки тому +10

    It's funny how I'm learning so much more on UA-cam about HOW to practice, than from my actual piano teacher... Thank you so much!

  • @BillPhillips2000
    @BillPhillips2000 9 років тому +77

    What's so profound about this advice, Josh, is it's simplicity. I've used it and it really works. How do you chop down a mighty oak tree? ...One chop at a time! Thanks, once again for putting this video up.

    • @joshwrightpiano
      @joshwrightpiano  9 років тому +13

      Bill Phillips Thanks so much Bill! I appreciate your kindness. Good luck in your studies!

    • @echolove6815
      @echolove6815 7 років тому +10

      Bill Phillips don't chop down trees....

  • @cisium1184
    @cisium1184 4 роки тому +5

    You are so right about "seasoning" time. (I call it "cooking time.") Setting something aside is not just OK, it's a necessary part of the learning process. Your brain actually needs to let new things roll around in your head for awhile and let them "cook." I can't count the number of times I have put something aside for a couple days, a night, an afternoon walk, or even just a shower, to come back and find I can play it better than I was playing it before I took a break.

  • @kentvandervelden
    @kentvandervelden 7 років тому +19

    Great video. This was what I took away: "You burden your practice sessions when you practice old material constantly. Once you've learned it... move on, learn new stuff." The comments about building repertoire are also gems. Will be watching more. Wonderful stuff. Thank you

  • @Emma-ob5oj
    @Emma-ob5oj 4 роки тому +8

    9:34 “things take time to season”. That is the lesson I learned in my last concert (last week). I had to learn something completely new for it in 2 days (3rd day was the concert). When the first day ended I was exhausted and I thought I wouldn’t be able to learn it in time. When I woke up on the 2nd day it was in my system, all of that frustration and hard work payed off! What I couldn’t play on the first day went so naturally on the (maybe even second day) 3rd day.

  • @joshwrightpiano
    @joshwrightpiano  11 років тому +4

    Awesome. Thank you for your support. Also try using the techniques described in the "Free Hands" video - it should help you with that passage. Good luck!

  • @anickas.58
    @anickas.58 8 місяців тому

    Wow. This is exactly what I needed to know. I always had the feeling that my practice sessions were ineffective, chaotic, and unnecessarily long. And I knew I would find a solution to this problem in one of your videos!

  • @colinm9423
    @colinm9423 4 роки тому +2

    "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
    - Confucius
    Thank you for this excellent lesson, Josh.

  • @rodsalvador3608
    @rodsalvador3608 5 років тому +2

    I wish I learned this in my youth instead of my thirties. Pieces that frustrated me in my youth now make sense with more patience. And I only have 1 hour at most to practice a day! Thanks for this video.

  • @Yo-xe8br
    @Yo-xe8br 6 років тому +62

    TL;DW: Split piece into small segments. After mastery of 1 segment, move on to next. After mastery of all segments combine them into larger ones and practice. DO NOT FURTHER MASTER 1 SEGMENT UNTIL ALL OTHER SEGMENTS ARE AT THE SAME LEVEL OF MASTERY.

    • @blirc3685
      @blirc3685 4 роки тому +3

      2 years late but thanks (:

    • @user-de3th7yd6y
      @user-de3th7yd6y 4 роки тому +2

      @@blirc3685 2 yrs and 2months late but thanks, too

    • @siro_8603
      @siro_8603 2 роки тому

      3 years late but thanks

  • @DC-no3qt
    @DC-no3qt 4 роки тому +2

    Great advice. Light bulb moment for me, getting back to the piano after many years. This will be extremely helpful. Thank you.

  • @keyboarddancers7751
    @keyboarddancers7751 7 років тому +8

    Excellent advice. I've been playing since age 7 (I'm now 55) and I have learned a huge amount from this very short lecture.

  • @swemaofficial
    @swemaofficial 4 роки тому +4

    This is one of the most useful suggestions I have come across. Thank you so much Josh!

  • @MusicOnlineUK
    @MusicOnlineUK 5 років тому +2

    Great advice - take everything in bite sized chunks and as I say to my students, you don't need to start at the beginning every time.

  • @katherinehyk
    @katherinehyk 8 років тому +28

    still watching it in 2016... thank you so much I really needed it.

  • @IsacksonStudio
    @IsacksonStudio 10 років тому +25

    Cool thoughts. When I practice, I know how tempting it is to "keep adding" as you called it, either before or after the part that I'm working on. So I put sticky notes on top of the measures before and after whatever part I'm working on. That way, unless the piece is all memorized, it forces you to stay focused on the exact part you need to work on and nothing more. And sticky notes are easy to take on and off and move around the music page. It also works great for my students.

    • @joshwrightpiano
      @joshwrightpiano  10 років тому +2

      ***** Great thoughts Alex!

    • @Ack88888888
      @Ack88888888 9 років тому

      An excellent idea! Thank you for sharing!...Also, great videos Josh Wright, keep 'em coming!

    • @MrStevem121
      @MrStevem121 6 років тому

      Cool idea. Thanks for sharing. Funny how this comment is still giving use three years on! :D

  • @little2251
    @little2251 11 років тому +2

    Thanks for your helpful suggestions! I'm 60 and started taking lessons again 10 years ago after stopping at age 14 to play sports. (Yes--that is a terrible idea!) I have been adding line by line and repeating the first over and over. Changed to your way and progressed much faster!

  • @PuckishAngeI
    @PuckishAngeI 4 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @jessebrinkman2799
    @jessebrinkman2799 5 років тому +2

    Youre so right about the two to three day break. I am surprised sometimes that even without really focusing on one part, I could play it perfectly two days after my practice session. I think you sometimes just have to let go and let your subconscious do the work for you. Its really stunning what a brain can do.

  • @Melviora
    @Melviora 6 років тому +3

    this is useful. Going to college and will be able to practice 1-2 times a week, 1-2 times a month atleast. Thank you so much.

  • @fantabulous008
    @fantabulous008 8 років тому +1

    "Things takes time to season..." Thank you for that brilliant remark!!! I have found that statement to be so true for me.

  • @VeigarEUW
    @VeigarEUW 6 років тому +2

    THIS is accually the video I searched for so long!! I needed exactly that advice..you helped me very much with that!!

  • @tiagoferreira9693
    @tiagoferreira9693 Рік тому

    Josh, what an amazing advice and so well explained, I'm going to send it to all my students, thanks for the wonderful work.

  • @cindywei5083
    @cindywei5083 3 роки тому

    Can’t begin to express my gratitude, this approach works wonders!

  • @laco254
    @laco254 6 років тому

    I went back to learning the piano after 32 years of not touching the instrument and this video is a godsend! Thank you!

  • @MyTube4Utoo
    @MyTube4Utoo 5 років тому +1

    Such a great video!! I've often found when I can't quite get something correct, I'll take a break from it, come back to it, and suddenly I can play it with little work.

  • @jaredmoore657
    @jaredmoore657 8 років тому

    Josh, you are great!!! Your videos and advices bring me confidence and strength to go on my piano studies. Thank you so much!

  • @jamien.5528
    @jamien.5528 5 років тому

    This video is so so valuable. Thank you!! I will come back to this many times to remind myself

  • @Sulpox
    @Sulpox 8 років тому +2

    Thank you very much Josh, i started playing the piano a year ago. And i was adding and strugling. Thank you for the advice, after one week i can feel the positive effect of this.

  • @rainnysmth
    @rainnysmth 5 років тому +1

    Very helpful. What you taught in this video makes my practice much more efficient. Thank you!

  • @masterlup
    @masterlup 11 років тому

    Josh for the win. Thank you and good luck in the competition.

  • @storieswizard
    @storieswizard 2 роки тому

    All his videos are gold.

  • @541360
    @541360 8 років тому

    Good lesson. Something I have struggled with for a long time. Humility is the operative word. Thank you for sharing.

  • @musiconly5976
    @musiconly5976 4 роки тому

    Yes Josh I really admire you! You are a great great person! I admire you so much

  • @KnTapparel
    @KnTapparel 3 роки тому

    I loved this video and your insight. Thank you, Mr. Wright

  • @ShaheenAkef
    @ShaheenAkef 9 років тому

    Thanks josh ,, your tips are amazingly helpful ,, love your videos and wish you the best

  • @TheBavaNeche
    @TheBavaNeche 6 років тому

    I find the way you identify something that you are doing has taught me how valuable to be able to "Name" what it is that I am doing no matter how short it is or long. Being retired and old -- I find it has actually started causing my memory in everything in life to be getting better. Identify -- Name -- Remember is my motto now. Thanks Josh.

  • @tagonminmyat7302
    @tagonminmyat7302 3 роки тому

    Thank you, Josh. This helped me a lot. Never stop making videos.

  • @bereantrb
    @bereantrb 7 років тому

    Excellent advice regardless of one's level. Very helpful for me as I've recently started focusing on solo piano. Having an approach like this will keep me moving forward without getting overloaded with material. Thank you.

  • @mendellabkowski7828
    @mendellabkowski7828 9 років тому

    This is invaluable advice! Thank you so much Josh!

  • @thferreira86
    @thferreira86 10 років тому

    This is really amazing advice, thank you! It has already improved my playing.

  • @dfjm53
    @dfjm53 11 років тому

    Words of wisdom! Thank you Josh!

  • @serparitikus
    @serparitikus 10 років тому +1

    Thank you for all videos, you helped me a lot :)

  • @kubithSangma
    @kubithSangma 4 роки тому

    Thank you sir . I have been looking for such kind of advice for the past few years

  • @user-vz5kq1yf9r
    @user-vz5kq1yf9r 5 років тому

    really precious piece of advice. Thanks Josh

  • @qinriley8877
    @qinriley8877 5 років тому +3

    Excellent advice! That’s exactly what I was NOT doing! Starting tomorrow I’m going to do what you demonstrated here. Thank you as always for your great lessons!

  • @carlosastro21
    @carlosastro21 8 років тому +1

    This video is incredibly useful! Thanks for share!

  • @danielleceleste4791
    @danielleceleste4791 10 років тому

    As a pianist coming from a different musical world (i.e. contemporary Christian music), these principles have helped to improve my playing, and accuracy in one session of applying them to my practice. Excellent and superb content. Top drawer, first-rate and all the rest. Thank you.

  • @ajmatula8715
    @ajmatula8715 10 років тому

    Great advice Josh! I shall start applying these tips to my practice sessions!

  • @MegaTregg
    @MegaTregg 9 років тому

    Thanks so much. This is just what I needed and wish I would have understood these principles years ago.

  • @ramongomes2589
    @ramongomes2589 10 років тому

    Hey Josh, thank you very much ! Your videos have helped a lot in shaping my musical learning and studying. Regards from Brazil !! Keep on posting these wonderfully useful videos!!!!

  • @paolashiadani1046
    @paolashiadani1046 7 років тому

    thank u soooooo much!!!! it is what happens to me! I appreciate this video 😱💖

  • @pedromontalvojr4585
    @pedromontalvojr4585 5 років тому

    The video is very helpful. I'm trying to build up my repertoire and maintain the pieces that I already learned.

  • @JasperJohnD
    @JasperJohnD 10 років тому

    Thanks for the info, Josh. It's never too late to learn but I wish I'd seen this lesson 6 months ago as I feel that I could have been a lot further along by now. Very much appreciated.

  • @BillPhillips2000
    @BillPhillips2000 9 років тому +4

    Josh, I love your channel. Very helpful!

    • @joshwrightpiano
      @joshwrightpiano  9 років тому

      Bill Phillips Thanks so much Bill. Best of luck in your studies

  • @e.sren5
    @e.sren5 4 роки тому

    Excellent 😍😍
    Thank you so much!!

  • @MsOfficialbelieber
    @MsOfficialbelieber 4 роки тому +1

    Great advice! Thank you

  • @EnriqueGiliOrtiz
    @EnriqueGiliOrtiz 7 років тому +2

    Wise advices. Thank you for sharing, it is really useful!))

  • @iceveinz8730
    @iceveinz8730 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much man this was a huge eye openet

  • @LoftyProduction
    @LoftyProduction 8 років тому +5

    This is what I have been doing! I've said to myself, okay I've built the muscle memory for this section, and straight away i'll move on to the next piece. So what I find is that In practice, if someone says to me, play this section, I can't play a specific section. I have to play all the way through to get the place that I want to practice!

    • @BrianEYoung
      @BrianEYoung 8 років тому +2

      +Athos Musketeer That is part of the beauty of this method! It helps us be prepared to start anywhere. It's a great skill for confidence that if we mentally lose our place we can quickly pick up at any point. With that anxiety resolved, it's less likely to happen

    • @LeighSuzi
      @LeighSuzi 6 років тому

      Me too, but I didn't realize it's a big problem until now. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeandelinux259
    @jeandelinux259 5 років тому +1

    Most helpful video I've ever watched

  • @leonardoharo
    @leonardoharo 11 років тому

    Amazing video! Thanks for doing this, will help me a lot for sure.

  • @nitosarchive
    @nitosarchive 5 років тому

    Thanks for the great tips!

  • @Leedeygara
    @Leedeygara 11 років тому +1

    It is true, when you're learning something by this method you'll see the difference by each day.

  • @advokris
    @advokris 9 років тому

    thanks for this. just starting to learn piano now. i needed advise on how to approach practicing.

  • @confidential5743
    @confidential5743 4 роки тому

    Awesome video dude, thank you so much for helping me with piano

  • @BANHMIZON
    @BANHMIZON 11 років тому

    i can't thank you enough for these lessons.

  • @nosrednub
    @nosrednub 11 років тому

    Great videos. Really enjoying watching them while I should be working...

  • @groverbrisben
    @groverbrisben 8 років тому +2

    That was really inspiring.

  • @jc2058
    @jc2058 10 років тому

    Probably the most important video to date. I think it will also help with memory.

  • @anagram80100
    @anagram80100 10 років тому

    I know this is repetitive but it's worth saying. Thanks for the advice! It's encouraging to see someone who knows what goes on in the minds of growing pianists (being a pianist yourself) and can assure us that these techniques do work, since we see your own progress. Really appreciate it!

  • @jtobiasthomasrose
    @jtobiasthomasrose 8 років тому +1

    One thing that I think is worth adding is the number of repetitions per small pattern. According to brain research the number of times that is necessary to make something stick (whatever fits your smallest individual set of patterns) is 8-10 times. That is enough for your brain to store whatever pattern you associated into your long term memory.

  • @0liverwarren
    @0liverwarren 7 років тому +3

    Josh do you have any advice for new learners on how much time we should spend practicing/perfecting appropriate level pieces, how much time we should spend studying music theory, and how much time we should be spending on technical skills like scales, arpeggios and so on. Thanks!

  • @vladimirobrslik4811
    @vladimirobrslik4811 8 років тому

    Thank you. This is very helpful!

  • @Stampin494
    @Stampin494 6 років тому

    Thank you! I am an older student who cannot memorize . Well maybe I will try your system. Thanks!

  • @HisSunshine060505
    @HisSunshine060505 7 років тому

    this was so helpful! thank you!

  • @rabbitpunch1422
    @rabbitpunch1422 8 років тому

    Great work! I find your videos very helpful! Keep it up! :)

  • @targussongs
    @targussongs 6 років тому

    Thanks! Your advice is helpful keep on going

  • @norims217
    @norims217 3 роки тому

    Tq for your guidance..its easy to understand...

  • @sharman814
    @sharman814 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!

  • @KiaraStudios
    @KiaraStudios 9 років тому

    I just tried your tips on a piece I have been struggling with and it was so helpful! Thanks so much!

    • @joshwrightpiano
      @joshwrightpiano  9 років тому

      KiaraStudios So glad that they helped! Thank you for your support!

  • @PeterHontaru
    @PeterHontaru 5 років тому

    So helpful - thanks!

  • @PicturesHDx
    @PicturesHDx 5 років тому

    you ARE a REAL TEACHER!!!

  • @ninfazzurra
    @ninfazzurra 10 років тому

    you're SO right... and good!!...

  • @joshwrightpiano
    @joshwrightpiano  11 років тому

    Thanks tyler. I appreciate your kindness

  • @AdriaUCDM
    @AdriaUCDM 8 років тому

    Hi Josh! Thank you so much for your vídeos! They are helping me a lot, especially on what you remark in this vídeo, the efficience of my piano practice. I'd like to make a suggestion, could you upload a vídeo focusing on how to practice trinos? I am really stuck in this point!
    thank you again for sharing your knowledge!

  • @VegaSlayer
    @VegaSlayer 5 років тому

    Great teacher.

  • @TCSFunk
    @TCSFunk 11 років тому

    Thank you! Going to give it a go.

  • @solin.pianistsyr1286
    @solin.pianistsyr1286 8 років тому +2

    You are amazing

  • @rapunzelz5520
    @rapunzelz5520 5 років тому +5

    I first play, the best i can, the entire thing once or twice and note what parts are similar. Then i work amedium difficulty section. After that the hard sections. By saving the easier sections for the very end, it gives me a lot of momentum when i put it all together.

  • @thehappytwist
    @thehappytwist 8 років тому

    found your advice very helpful and encouraging... thank you!!!

  • @tigerboy4516
    @tigerboy4516 3 роки тому

    thank you so much

  • @stampscapes
    @stampscapes 4 роки тому

    Great tips. Thanks!

  • @flagship7388
    @flagship7388 9 років тому

    thanks for this, just subscribed!

  • @helloitismetomato
    @helloitismetomato 8 років тому +7

    "Someone working on a page at a time is either the most brilliant person around, or..."
    Interesting you should say that, Sviatoslav Richter says he plays one page at a time :)

  • @1jwhiz
    @1jwhiz 11 років тому

    Best one yet.