Perfect Practice Makes Perfect | Claire Tueller | TEDxRexburg

Claire Tueller began formal piano study at age five. Now a senior at Brigham Young University - Idaho, studying Piano Performance, she is a frequent winner of local, regional and state piano awards. In October 2010, she performed the Ravel Piano Concerto #2 with the Idaho Falls Symphony as their Young Artists’ Competition winner. As a freshman, she won the student concerto festival at BYU-Idaho and performed MacDowell Piano Concerto #2 with the Symphony Orchestra. She won the state title at the Idaho Music Teacher's Association Senior Piano Competition in 2009 and the Young Artists’ Competition in 2013 & 2014, and represented Idaho at the regional competitions. She won the Northwest region title last fall and competed in the National MTNA Young Artists’ Competition in March 2015. She currently studies with Dr. Stephen Thomas at BYU-Idaho. Former piano teachers include Professor Gary Amano, Director of Piano Studies at Utah State University; Cheryl Hansen; and Joan McGann. She has performed in master classes with Barry Douglas, Alpin Hong, Stephen Beus and Arthur Greene, and attended the Aspen Music Festival and School as a student of Anton Nel during the summer 2014 session. She has recently been accepted to the Master of Music program at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California.

[shanahaudree]

Guys it's ok to be nervous! Just learn to appreciate. She's sharing an important facts.

[shannonparkhill]

She's nervous, but she shouldn't be, she does great. I bet she practiced.

[tpdircks]

I admire her courage to get up and speak. I am sure that she wasn't nervous at all while she was in her element at the piano. It took a tremendous amount of bravery to stand up and do something that wasn't as natural for her.

[robertwhitby]

"when we rethink the way we do ordinary things, our results become extraordinary"

[musicgirl]

BRAVO! It was clearly something outside of your comfort zone, your voice was a dead giveaway. But you executed the information VERY well and in a clear and concise manner. You should step out and do more of this as it's a great example of what's needed to be EXCELLENT rather than just good enough. It applies to MOST things in life, not just piano performing.

[busisiwemagqabi]

This is one of the best talks I have heard. Short and to the point. The speaker looks genuine and honest.

[MindfulMomentsMM]

Claire Tueller, you are amazing. You are a great narrator, concise, coherent and hitting the bull's eye. Told so much for seven minutes.

[sarahwilliams]

As someone who is intimidated by practice, I really appreciate how simple this process is. It's really encouraging me to draw more often. Thank you for going up there and talking :)

[tomatoclark]

Thank you Claire! I have taken your advice to heart and strive to practice 3 hours a day 6 days a week and practice sections as you suggest. So valuable for this 63 yo!

[carolineandtigger]

Hello Ms. Claire Tueller. Everything you said is true. Perfect practice makes perfect. I wish you all the best.

[Arcsecant]

Thank you Claire, for sharing this! Something I really needed to get better.

[bongocharm]

Best TED talk I've ever heard. GOLD Jerry, GOLD!

[frederickdeangelis]

Wonderful message. Important content particularly if considered with other talks/articles about effective practice. Thank you Claire and continued success to you.

[MindfulMomentsMM]

That round of applause at the end of every 'TEDx Talks' video is a piece of music itself.

[rogerjones]

I learned at a TEDx in VA (NASA hosted) that "Proper Practice Prevents Poor Performance" which is very similar...good job Claire!

[iamthekwan]

Just remember to do it 40 hours a day and you'll be great

[raymondcunanan]

I want to let you know you made a great speech! You convey the message really well and that's all that matters.

[InspireMomentsonly]

"Perfect practice becomes perfect " nice words ❤👌

[johnreid]

To all the keyboard warriors criticising her - she's beautiful, talented, and had the guts to stand up in front of an audience of strangers and do a short lecture on practicing. You, however, are sitting on your iPad with really nothing much to add to anyone's life. Kudos.

[cinnamongirl]

This is great!! I really needed this talk.