How do you become a concert pianist?

wljmrbill

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Much natural talent, dedicated teacher of concert quality, practice,practice,practice and more more more..must be devoted all your time to perfecting your talent....so many never make it to that high level...maybe local area concert work but not National Stage. Big problem now days is demand for concert anything in the classical field.b IMHO
 

JHC

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How do you become a concert pianist?

You got it Bill.
Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice Practice...............
 

Krummhorn

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Admin note:

This nearly identical post was previously posted here.

We might merge these together for the sake of continuity when I have a bit more time to do so.
 

John Watt

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Hey! If someone is asking about how to become a concert pianist,
how come nobody said you have to get your own piano first?
That's the only way you can always be practicing, or when the mood carries you.
Unless you have an American, deep south piano graphics scarf,
that you can lay out on a table and pretend to play while you sing.
It's nice to have a keyboard that can help keep you warm.
I betcha yers don't have tassles.
 

Krummhorn

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Hey! If someone is asking about how to become a concert pianist,
how come nobody said you have to get your own piano first? . . .

D'Oh ... even I missed that aspect. Thank you :tiphat:, John Watt for bringing this to the forefront of importance.
 

John Watt

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Yes, I'd be a pianist today if I could have got one when I was young.
I used to sit in front of the TV and play along on the floor.
That, and sitting behind boxes and cans as a drum kit in the basement.
My grandmother could come home from a movie and play and sing a song.
She was a better woman than I'll ever be.
 
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elderpiano

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You most probably have to start from the age of 5, if you want to be a concert pianist!
I mean if someone wanted to pursue that kind of career in their 30s or 40's, the chances are pretty slim.
I missed the boat for all that but I just want to play to a good standard for my own enjoyment.
 

wljmrbill

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Much has to do with the amount of natural talent one posses then the age at which you start..of course younger is better but not set in stone. requirement. Take at look at Gert Van Hoef..he started organ at 12 I believe and no previous study. With study,practice and a good teacher you should have no problem
 
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Krummhorn

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Spot on, Bill.

I've had beginning organ students at varying ages. Ok, they had all done piano lessons so had the basics of where the notes are and what they sound like, but one who was in her 50's began with me with the intent on eventually being able to play for church services. She met that goal and even subbed for me a few times.

Younger is better ... but ... imho, it's never to late to start. However, becoming a concert pianist is a very long road and needs to start as early as possible. Again, it's not who or where you learn from, it's all about how much you as a person put into it. Just attending a noted conservatory or an unknown university doesn't make a musician ... the musician makes themselves a musician ... and of course, practice, practice, practice, practice, practice ... and when you think you are done practicing, practice some more.

Kh :cool:
 
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