Great job John! This is turning out really well. Your tone is very beautiful and pure. Just a couple things to keep in mind: really decide what you want to do with dynamics. Go through the music and find the high and low points of the phrases how YOU want them to be. Then go over your decisions with your private lesson teacher and really solidify w hat you want to do with the piece dynamically. Also, go through the etude with a metronome and make sure you're counting every rhythm 100% the same way in time, every time. Last but not least, check the intonation of any accidentals as some of them are just slightly off but still very close nonetheless). Really great job John! I hope you place well in IMEA! ... More »

Hi John! Overall it sounds very good! A lot of great things happening. The main thing I would suggest is to be careful not to lose time when you take a breath. Keep the videos coming! Make sure you are in view of the camera. You can learn a lot from watching yourself. Great job! Next you should post the Arban's characteristic study and you r scales. Get your peers to watch and upload videos of themselves also. This is a great opportunity to practice performance technique. ... More »