Three tips to help you face high pressure. Nathalie’s Vlog #22
Today’s vlog is definitely inspired by personal turmoil in the last couple of weeks. I always feel March is an extremely busy month and each year I try to plan it better and each year it’s still hell. Maybe I should just back off, haha! Anyway, if you’re dealing with…
The power of setting intentions. Nathalie’s Vlog #21
Today's video was somewhat requested. Some of you asked if I could share my meditation process in the morning, when actually, I'm not the greatest meditator. I do however have created a new habit of setting intentions and feel very very good with that. So here's my offer, to help…
Massaging your hands, wrists and lower arms. Self-care for anyone. Nathalie’s Vlog #20
WE REACHED ANOTHER MILESTONE! 20 Vlogs, whew, it goes fast! Like with the tenth vlog, I thought it would be nice to have some self-care going on. This time for our lovely hands, wrists and lower arms, who basically make sure we can do whatever we want with our lives.…
Three hacks to maintain/regain balance in everyday life. Nathalie’s Vlog #19
We’re all human and so maintaining balance throughout is…well, practically impossible. However, there are a couple of things we can do to replenish our energy and to maintain a healthy workload throughout the day. I’m sharing three things that have helped me a lot, both a while ago and very…
Improving technique and speed. [Requested video #4]. Nathalie’s Vlog #18
Today’s video was requested by Agnes Tjandra, so thank you for your question! I’m sharing three tips on how to improve dexterity and speed when playing piano.We obviously have to talk about posture and I do want to mention that every body reacts differently, so the main thing is to…
Happy New Year everyone! Nathalie’s Vlog #17
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I know this is a very short vlog, but new content is coming out soon and I wanted to wish you all the best for the coming year. Thank you to all of you who have subscribed so far, it blows my mind that there are…
What if you don’t like the music of a Great Composer? [requested video #3]. Nathalie’s Vlog #16
Music is such a marvelous thing, just as people are, but it’s also human to not love the music by all composers…just like it’s human to not like all people. Totally fine! However, sometimes we need to perform pieces of composers that we don’t seem to like, even if the…
Do this when you just don’t want to practice. Nathalie’s Vlog #15
I. LOVE. MUSIC. But sometimes, whether you are a professional or an amateur, we just don’t want to practice. We don’t feel the vibe, we don’t feel creative, it’s just not our day. Every once in a while, it’s okay to feel that way, but maybe you’ve been dealing with…
How to approach a score | tips on efficient practice [requested video #2]. Nathalie’s Vlog #14
This is the second requested video! Whoop! In this video I’m breaking down how I’m approaching a score and how I basically divide it into two main questions that need to be answered. Implementing everything you know from the beginning is such a vital part of your practice, even though…
How much should we practice? [requested video #1]. Nathalie’s Vlog #13
My grandfather always used to say “There’s nothing more fun than practice!” and then he would do what he loved most…and practice piano. As a kid, I had serious doubts about his priorities in life, but now that I’m older, I understand more what he meant.So how much should we…
Becoming your own rock. Nathalie’s Vlog #12
Anxious, difficult, frustrating times, we are definitely experiencing them. And it’s in times like this where we need to know that we can rely on the one person that will always be here: ourselves.I’m sharing four things I realized/learned in order to become my own best friend, my own anchor…
Why recording is so hard. Nathalie’s Vlog #11
If I am very honest with you, I have to admit that recording is not one of my favorite things involving music. It is one of the aspects I feel least comfortable in, for the three reasons I’m listing in the video, and if you’re a musician yourself and struggling…
Simple stretches for neck, upper back, shoulders and arms -Nathalie’s Vlog #10
This is the tenth vlog! I can’t believe how fast it goes! So in order to celebrate, I thought it would be nice to instead of spending some quality time with our minds, to spend some quality time with our bodies.I do want to warn you that I am NOT…
The One Thing You Need to Reach Your Potential – Nathalie’s Vlog #9
This is a cheesy one, I know. But sometimes life throws things at you so you would remember a valuable lesson that you lost sight of. So to all of you who are experiencing a very very stressful week or time: this one’s for you. To help you remind yourself…
Three tips to help you stop overthinking – Nathalie’s Vlog #8
Ahhh aren’t we all fed up with that inner critic of ours. It’s natural to have a little voice in our heads that questions what we are doing, but if not moderated well, this can turn into a real problem. Anxiety, health issues, sleeplessness, these are only a couple of…
