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Wow, those are some serious compliments, I don't think i have ever had compliments like that, thank you all!


It's kind of hard to recall, because I was so in the moment, but yes I do think there was a moment after playing the first bit of the piece where I realized "ok, i'm playing and it actually seems i'm allright!" It's pretty common for people to say that when you get up there, most nerves fall off. I think there's truth in that, when you notice you just started playing, I think the realization of that simple fact unconsciously gives a confidence boost and bit of relaxation. That said, "all nervousness was suddenly gone" was definitly not the case.


I sure am. Im still very much enjoying the experience right now, and next pianofest ill definitly be there again. that is, if i'm quick enough to sign in again. It was booked full within 2 days, but my guess is they will add an extra day or more because of that next time. Also this time there was just a small audience of 15 people or something (participants and familiy/friends), because of the covid-19 situation, I hope next time there can be a full audience, but I think this was actually nice for me for a first time, haha, less pressure. I'm sure next time I will be a bit less nervous, since that first time is in the pocket now.


Keybender thanks, some of those might be some pretty good advices that I never thought of before, but I think you missed the fact I posted the performance earlier in the thread, here it is: https://vimeo.com/437594050

Lovely, and expressive! Great job holding your nerves and making it happen!

Most of your wrong notes were because you tend to kind of stab at the notes from too far above them, release immediately, and use the pedal for legato. If you just look where you're going, place your fingers well, use deep grounded playing with proper legato, I think you'll really cut down on your errors.

Really enjoyed listening. Terrific job, you should be very proud of yourself!

Thanks TwoSnowflakes!

And you are probably completely right, I watched the video again and I see what you mean. I guess not getting a teacher has it's downsides after all! Great advice, I will keep it in mind. I also just noticed it looks like i'm playing too far into the keys, practically near the fallboard most of the time. All things I never really payed attention to so far.

Also I didn't even think of adjusting the bench, and it looks like it's a bit too high, but I didn't really notice it while playing.