VSM: Music Experts

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/talk-to-your-audience/ - In this last video of a 5-part series about improving your stage presence, Robert tells you how to spur more interest, attention, and relaxation from your audience before, during, and after a live performance.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedal2/ - In this second video of a multi-part series, Robert gives you a second tip to improve your performance on pieces where a melodic line must come out, such as the second movement of the Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/lora/playing-by-ear-3/ - In this third and last video about playing by ear, Lora addresses another typical scenario where you listen to a recording, and you want to "reproduce" the same music with your violin. How to do that?

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/fluteshow/legato-tonguing/ - In this video, Florence and Robert Estrin approach the concept of "legato-tonguing" on the flute, which, in music, is known as "portato." They'll demonstrate this through an astonishing performance of the beginning of Faure's Fantaisie for flute and piano.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/Kol-Nidrei/ - In this video, Joseph tackles Kol Nidrei by Max Bruch, by talking about 3 basic concepts to improve your performance of this beautiful piece of music. If you haven't downloaded Joseph's edition yet, here is the link: https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/rd/KolNidreiVc Enjoy!

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/tonal-palette/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick introduces the concept of "tonal palette" which is based on sound production and the elements of tone. For example: do you know that your violin sound can change according to where you place your bow on the strings?

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/largest-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you about the largest piano ever built in piano history.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hiding-mistakes/ - In this video, Robert gives you practical tips to hide mistakes during performance, so that your audience will barely notice them.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-long-absence/ - In this video, Robert offers some suggestions for returning to piano after an absence from playing.

https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/time-between-bows/ - In this 4th video about Improving Stage Presence, Robert tackles the bow action at the end of any performance, with an easy, yet often overlooked, tip.