VSM: Piano Lessons and Piano Insights

By Virtual Sheet Music

Virtual Sheet Music's Piano Lessons Videos give you piano lessons and piano insights from our piano expert Robert Estrin. If you are a pianist, piano teacher, a piano student or simply a piano enthusi... more

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Number 1: Robert Estrin: I practiced for 2 hours without touching a piano and here's what happened - From the Piano Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/i-practiced-for-two-hrs-withou/ - Can you improve your piano playing without actually touching the keys? After a bout of mononucleosis left him unable to practice physically before a major 90-minute recital, pianist Robert Estrin discovered the power of "mental practice." In this video, Robert breaks down the neuroscience of mental rehearsal, explains why relying purely on muscle memory is a trap, and shares a concrete, 4-step method to stress-test your memory and conquer performance anxiety for good.
May 20, 20268min
Number 2: Robert Estrin: Why You Should Play Piano with Crossed Hands: An Unusual Technique - From the Piano Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/why-you-should-play-piano-with/ - Robert Estrin explains one of the biggest challenges in piano playing: balancing melody and accompaniment with hands that are naturally strongest in the middle fingers. Using examples from Beethoven, he demonstrates techniques for voicing, control, and bringing out musical lines more effectively.
May 13, 20267min
Number 3: Robert Estrin: Should You Use the Pedal When Playing Bach? - From the Piano Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/should-you-use-a-pedal-in-bach/ - Robert Estrin explores whether pedal should be used in Bachâ€™s keyboard music by demonstrating the difference between no pedal and subtle pedaling. This lesson highlights how clarity, counterpoint, and historical context influence pedaling choices on the piano.
May 05, 20266min
Number 4: Robert Estrin: Piano Fingering Tips for Better Performance - From the Piano Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-fingering-tips-for-bette/ - Robert Estrin shares practical fingering strategies to improve accuracy, speed, and musicality at the piano. From avoiding unnecessary crossings to choosing fingerings that fit your hand, these tips help solve technical challenges and make playing more efficient.
April 28, 20266min
Number 5: Robert Estrin: Why Some Pianists Dont Memorize Music - From the Piano Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/do-you-have-to-memorize-music/ - Robert Estrin answers a common question about whether pianists are expected to perform from memory. He explains when playing from the score is appropriate, why memorization became standard for solo piano repertoire, and how learning to memorize can be developed as a practical skill.
April 21, 20264min