Practicing 12 hours a day

Rome wasn't built in a day... blabla... I guess they weren't working 12 hours a day.
Don't try this experiment at home,
It will make you an unstoppable prodigy (and extremely sleepy).

Jokes aside, (this sounds like grandma but okey)
I hope you'll find this video motivating - that is its only purpose (and also to demonstrate how much coffee I drink a day).

Video is shot and edited by me

Music performed by me:

02:44 - R. Shumann, ABEGG Variations, op. 1;

03:28; 04:57 - F. Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9, N. 3, in B major;

Music used:

01:54 - Bach, "Aria" (Alfred Cortot)
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03:56 - Beethoven, Sonata N. 3 (Jumppanen, Biret)
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04:34 voiceover used from "Art of Piano" - documentary segment on Glenn Gould,
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05:48 - Tchaikovsky, "Rêverie du soir" (Richter)
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Video on 06:21 - Alfred Cortot rare videos
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06:56 - Shubert-Liszt, 10 Lieder transcriptions, Litanie (Vladimir Sofronitsky)
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[MicahBratt]

The hardest thing about practicing on an advanced level is you're working so hard for that last 10% which is also the hardest to maintain.

[NelsonStJames]

I really appreciate and admire artists who let us see the world of an artist without feeling the need to pander to an audience that really isn't interested in art.

[littlebumgorf]

I graduated from a conservatory not wanting to touch the piano ever again. I'm not sure when or if I will feel ready to play. My mental state is too negative; when I practice, all I see is darkness. I avoid talking about this with former colleagues and new friends because no one seems to understand. Thank you for this video. It was therapeutic for me.

[mariam_much]

I've never encountered with so many intellectual musicians with aspiration to get lost in music.
I'm 10000 times more motivated, Thank you!

[robinsarchiz]

Usually with these sorts of musician vlogs there's an offputting sense of the grandiosity of a musician's lifestyle. But you've portrayed it quite humbly and realistically, while retaining artfullness. I'm left wanting more.

[dixiegolden]

One of the most beautiful piano blogs on youtube. I wish you made more videos. Thousands of people need you

[peyton]

I fell in love with piano at 13, but as life got more and more complex and difficult, my love for it turned into resentment. I ended up going to college for music, in my second year now. It's been hard rebuilding that once childlike wonder and enamor it used to have. But this video sparked something in me I haven't felt in a very long time. Thank you so much <3

[jarrahtree]

They way you describe and depict practice is beautiful. Really makes me want to bust out my cello for a 3am practice sesh 😭

[jboyd]

This video resonated with me in a lot of ways. It showed the life of an artist striving for greatness and mastery of their craft in a real way. The life of an artist is often romanticized and glamorized, leaving many to take it as such and do art for the things it brings rather than the pure love and advancement of their craft. However, this video shows the reality of what it takes to be a great artist. It encourages dedication, passion, hard-work, practice, and study by exploring the idea of getting lost in your work and finding the beauty in that. I’m glad to have come across this video because it lets me know that I’m on the right path and not alone in my pursuit of mastery, truth, and creativity. Yes, it’s hard but there’s a beauty in the process and life is all about finding that beauty and keeping on. Thank You Mariam 🙏🏿

[jonathanbarton]

I love how you focus on the beauty of practice and not the rigour. It's very motivating and inspirational. Keep going!

[jonathankessler]

This was one of the only vlogs that’s genuinely inspired me and that I can actually gel with on a personal level. I’m no longer a musician hyper fixated on becoming the greatest performer as I found my path through another avenue of music but your portrayal of the process of becoming the music instead of just playing the music was really inspiring to me, was a great watch during breakfast. I love the way you handled the video in general, that sound bite from what sounded like a documentary is something I’ve never heard done on YouTube in the way you used it and the video as a whole was super pleasant to watch. Subscribed!

[mules]

This kind of dedication and willingness to sacrifice your everything to the art of music is exactly the reason for why I never managed to achieve the shift from advanced to professional, but opted for a different career instead.
Your playing is truly mesmerising.

[cacarlto]

The youtube ad on your finger practice made me laugh.
The dedication is real! Mad respect. I've never tried a marathon session for practicing but you've made me want to try

[più_lento__]

i have been recommended this video as i was listening to Chopin’s Nocturnes on here, what a discovery. Your whole aura just screams artistic deepness. I just subbed. Great video, and also thanks for the tips :)

[sebastiengoulet]

Hi ! I am student from the Conservatoire de Musique et d'Art dramatique de Montréal, and i want to thank you for this inspiring vlog. It's always good to see that their are others who do 12 hours a day with fun and productivity. Hope your concerts are going well !

[mileslovesyou]

This made me tear up so much. I’m just learning how to play the drums and read music (specifically jazz drumming). I’m 18 and I thought I wanted to go to college for design because I’ve been an illustrator since I was little. I’m realizing that it doesn’t make me as happy as I thought it had my whole life, and playing music is really what is fulfilling for me. I used to play percussion in middle school band and I really loved it, but I stopped in high school. I’ve been panicking recently filling out my college application, and applying to a music school at this point may be too late and I don’t know if I would enjoy it. It’s all so overwhelming :(.. but I wanted to thank you for this video! Its so inspiring to me and I hope I can figure it out soon. ❤

[lauraelenacantatore]

So beautiful and inspiring. Can you do a video about your study method and how you organize your practice? It would be very helpful because on YouTube you normally find a lot of study tips for “normal” studying but not for “musical” studying

[pjotrkolster]

Woah, I was recommended this video out of the blue. The way you edited this together made it very artistic in a way. The shots themselves are so atmospheric themselves, too. I often feel like I don't have time to practise, and sometimes when I do I feel demotivated to do so, but it's really great to see how you handle this.

[jayd]

My favorite YouTuber recently. I am a pianist too, and a psychologist. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful videos and your work. You are so talented! And these videos add a sense of calmness and peace to my days.

[pouyam]

i wish i could do this. just practice classical guitar all day. but i have to work, and study so that i can try to get out my awful country. but still, the couple hours a day that i get to practice is magical and therapeutic, as you said.