Is there anything I should do to become a pianist on the same level as Arrau, Horowitz, Rubenstein, etc??? I am debating whether or not I should become a physicist or a pianist, but it is such a big gamble I dont know what to do.
2007-07-18 11:15:28 · 7 answers · asked by pianotime 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Becoming a physicist is relatively easy. Becoming Horowitz or Rubenstein? A lot tougher. You can count the number of years of schooling needed to become a physicist. It'll take you the rest of your life to become a master on the order of those men. And it's not a gamble at all. If you want to become a great concert pianist, go for it. Just realize time is not the measure of how successful you'll be. Success is measured by determination, integrity and a willingness to hold on to your dream when everything in your world says it's impossible. And by the way, if you become a physicist without doing these things, you will be a physicist. Just not a very good one.
2007-07-18 13:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 02:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi lover of music!
You know to come up to their level will take one part serious practising, one part with real will power and one part with talent. But nothing is impossible my friend, and music is something you will have joy and fun with for as long as you live, and at the same time the abillity to spread joy, tears and laughter, well maybe not so much laughter if you are playing classic in a serious concert, but besides that. I was on my way to become a pianist myself, but dropped out when a rock band needed a keyboard player. I was young and very stupid who did that, but the joy of music, that I will never loose. I still play in my own semi-pro studio, and I make songs. The only thing I don`t do myself is the drums. There I use a drum-machine. I also play a seven string Ibanez, Steve Vai JEM, and a five string yamaha bass. Ops I did it again, talk music and I am gone, sorry. Back to you, I would try out the pianist dream you have, look at it like this, if you don`t like it, then quit. Worst case, is that you have learned more on your fave instrument. And as with everyone who can play, more or less, the joy of music is your for forever. You can be the centrum of everybodys eyes if you know how to play the keys my friend. Say you are out on town, the bar have a piano! ha ha ha, a very good way for not going home alone. Learn some good piano songs that everybody have heard, and take over the bar! So go to your piano right away, and play as you never done before. Have fun! And hold on, don`t quit right away OK! have a great summer, good luck, peace and love from Norway
2007-07-18 11:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by thefallen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely difficult and fiercely competitive in the Classical Piano business. You pretty much have to have something extremely special going into the game. This is not to say that you cannot make a good living as a pianist, but all you have to do is read the biographies of the Great Piano players to realize what they had going for them when they started. They are also pretty much case studies of what happens when you let your art become your life. This is especially true of artists like Glen Gould. Your ability is best discussed with your professor and your audience. It depends just as much which career you have the most passion for though.
Remember that there were many fine scientists who maintained their love for music throughout their careers. It kept their brain sharp far longer than it ever would have been without their music, kept them calm when all others were anxious or in despair, and improved their overall quality of life.
Not so much for the other way around I'm afraid. A career in music will usually consume you. I'm not saying that as if it is a bad thing, but if you want both, there is only one decision you can make. If you want music to the exclusion of all else, choose the other. Hope this helps.
2007-07-18 11:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by MUDD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
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Check it out.
2014-08-04 12:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you practice six hours a day then you could be a professional pianist. If you don't then you should be physicist.
2007-07-18 11:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Extremely difficult... extremely competitive.
2016-03-15 06:31:54 · answer #7 · answered by Tara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did yo post so many questions on the same topic? Please see my other reply.
Is it hard to do? What, you have to ASK? If you are currently studying with any seriousness at all, then you'd know. If you have to ask, you are unprepared, uncommitted, or both.
2007-07-18 15:03:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mamianka 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋