Three elements that make any practice session valuable. Nathalie’s Vlog #39
Today we are tackling three elements that any practice session should feature, no matter how long or short, how much or little to do. warm-up Careful listening work hard, play hard Also, say hi to our newest member of the household, Eve! Hope this video serves you! Much love, Nathalie
What to think of and get done before you can step on stage. Nathalie’s Vlog #38
In this vlog three very important things to get covered BEFORE you step on stage! Some of these might seem trivial, but in the midst of preparing musically, it is very easy to forget or postpone until the very last minute…and that can underminde your performance.I edited this vlog on…
How to pace your music practice. Nathalie’s Vlog #37
It’s so good to be back with a new vlog and today we’re talking about pacing your practice. In particular when you have a close deadline or a program to prepare on short notice. Three main tips are to be discovered here:1. Familiarity2. Tailoring3. Build in rests Hope it serves…
How your thoughts influence your practice. Nathalie’s Vlog #36
Ahhh, our lovely brains. They can work so much for us, but if we aren’t careful, it can very much do the opposite too. A couple of years ago, I really noticed how my thoughts were undermining my practice rather than helping it, and so in this vlog I am…
Do this when you feel stuck in your music practice. Nathalie’s Vlog #35
Aaaaaand we made it back to a Friday release! I really had to take a nap today because last month and this week were so cramped with deadlines, but I am very happy to share this vlog with you today and I hope it serves you well! If you feel…
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)…
5 basic principles to remember when practicing music. Nathalie’s Vlog #34
Music! It’s so FABULOUS and wonderous and awesome! So much so, that often times – when we practice – we forget some of the fundamentals…and therefore loose valuable time, effort, or even motivation. So as a reminder to both you and me, here are 5 basic principles to keep in…
My experience at the World Choir Games Flanders 2021. Nathalie’s Vlog #33
9 days of music, 9 days of singing together and sharing happiness, 9 days of meeting new people and working with amazing artists. The World Choir Games were such a gift and I am very very grateful and lucky that I could be a part of it. Hope you enjoy…
Happy Halloween Special! The scariest moment I ever had as an artist. Nathalie’s Vlog #32
Happy Halloween everyone! I must admit, I’m not the biggest Halloween fan. I cannot stand horror movies and don’t really care much for scaring other people, but I thought it would be nice to do something new and share a true story with you! Being a performer means dealing with…
Tips on how to get the Fulbright award. Nathalie’s Vlog #31
First of all, I apologize for how dark the image is in this video! Night falls pretty early in Austria, so I’ll make sure to have a little bit more light next time! As for the subject of this vlog, to anyone who is interested in studying in the US,…
Why it’s ALWAYS a good idea to bet on yourself. Nathalie’s Vlog #30
You may have noticed that the theme of my YouTube Channel is growth. Growth as an artist, growth as a human being, and all the obstacles and hurdles we face along the way. I was fortunate enough to have reached a big dream of mine in 2019, when I was…
Three things I wish someone had reminded me of while being in music school. Nathalie’s Vlog #29
You live and you learn! That’s the saying and it couldn’t be more true. However, that doesn’t mean we can only learn by experiencing.In today’s video, I’m sharing three things I wish someone had told me or reminded me of while being a music student. They are basically epiphanies. Moments…
Tips on how to protect the little fingers. [requested video #5]. Nathalie’s Vlog #28
We’re opening the new season with a requested video!Thank you Ebbenielsen7 for submitting this question. I hope I interpreted it well and that this video helps you out 🙂 If you ever feel like you need stronger little fingers…you never do! What you need is good support, enough flexibility, and…
Three simple ways to prevent injury as a musician. Nathalie’s Vlog #27
Before I’m taking my summer break, I thought it would be a good time to talk about preventing injury. As musicians we are often practicing long hours in the same position and whether we like it or not, that is devastating for our bodies. So the major goal is to…
The life of an accompanist: tips on improving your sight-reading. Nathalie’s vlog #26
Do you also struggle with sight-reading? Well, you’re not alone. For the longest time I’ve always felt huge anxiety come up whenever someone asked me to sight-read something. And that habit will not change within a year. But I do feel that exposing myself to more and more situations in…
