Vlog #52 How I practice memory work with Ravel Sonatine mvt 1
Practicing a piece by heart requires a great deal of effort, but there are some handy tricks to make the task easier and more comfortable.For today’s vlog, I thought it would be nice to film an actual authentic practice session for you, where I am in the process of relearning…
Diary of a concert tour in Belgium. Nathalie’s Vlog #51
October was a whirlwind for many reasons, but one of the biggest was our concert tour in Belgium at the beginning of the month. Two different programs, two different venues, two different ensembles…to say it was intense and fun is an understatement.So here’s what we’re covering today: Hope you enjoy!…
Sneaky stress-builders during music practice – distractions. Nathalie’s Vlog #47
Being an artist is a marvel and a privilege, but it does not come stress-free. Just like with any profession, a bit of healthy stress is of course fine…but it becomes problematic if it frequently establishes itself, in particular during your practice/creation time. This is the first vlog targeting these…
Practice tips on discovering a new composer; Carl Lafite – Lynkeu’s Lied. Nathalie’s Vlog #46
On May 11, 2023 I have the privilege together with mezzo-soprano Althea Wetter to let people (re)discover Carl Lafite in Vienna. He was a Viennese composer-conductor-organist, lived from 1872 to 1944, and his music hasn’t been heard in the last 50+ years.Since some of you indicated that they like the…
Tips to instantly better your piano playing (demonstrated with sight-reading 😬). Nathalie’s Vlog #45
In vlog #43, we tackled three things to avoid in any music practice in order to advance more efficiently, and I figured we could dive into practicing the piano a bit more deeply today! I faced a big fear of mine in doing so, namely sight-reading a piece on camera…
Three things to avoid in any music practice. Nathalie’s Vlog #43
Music practice! It’s what makes us better at our instrument, at understanding music, at listening, at performing…at least, if done well. As with any skill, it takes time to develop good habits and I thought it a good idea to share some big traps to avoid during your practice time.…
1Piece1Week Challenge – Mondschein Sonata
My second attempt at facing a big fear of mine; sight-reading! During the summer, I got exactly 6 days to learn and record this world-famous piece of music and I decided to document the process for those of you who are interested. 15 minutes for 6 consecutive days, you can…
1Piece1Week Challenge – Traumerei
If there is one thing I firmly believe in, it’s that expanding your comfortzone is vital to a happy and fulfilled life.In that spirit, I thought it was time to tackle one of my biggest fears and turn it into a series that is hopefully also helpful to other (aspiring)…
My US Audition Adventure: fundraising result
THE FUNDRAISING EVENT – RESULT Exactly three weeks ago, I threw my very first fundraiser to help fund my studies in the USA. I must say I had no idea what to expect, how many people would make it, how much money this project would raise…I was only convinced it…
My US Audition adventure: the verdict (+exciting announcement!)
Welcome back to the series! I know it’s been a loooooooong time since I’ve promised to keep you guys posted. Truth is a lot of different events kept alternating the definite outcome of the audition process. That’s why I procrastinated writing this blogpost. But ever since the end of 2018,…
Five Personally Tested and Approved Tips to Overcome Stage Fright
Whether you’re a musician, an actor, a comedian, a motivational speaker or you find yourself about to go on stage for any other reason...you might have encountered this little unwanted creeper called stage fright. It has the ability to reduce your regular wit and intelligence levels below 0% and
My US Audition adventure: last stop – Bloomington
It took me a while to find the time to write this final blogpost on my auditions, so let me catch you up again. This journey starts in New Jersey after my audition at Manhattan School of Music, where I booked a hotel near Newark airport. ARRIVING AT BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA…
My US audition adventure: second stop – New York
In my previous two blog posts you can find an overview of my preparations for the auditions and the first experience I had in Boston. Today I invite you to go along the second part of my trip: New York. THE ARRIVAL I left Boston on a bright sunny day,…
My US audition adventure: first stop – Boston
In my previous post, I told you guys all about preparing for the auditions from scratch up until audition day. Today and in the next few posts, I will give you the details of my actual trip: my stay in each of the cities and the schools I auditioned in.…
Auditioning in the States: from TOEFL to audition day
In my very first blogpost, I mentioned my plans on auditioning in the States. 7 months have passed since then and I actually went auditioning in 3 of the 5 schools I applied to. I won’t have news until the end of the month, but in the meantime – for…
