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…
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 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
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…
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…
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…
