Shows
VSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: The Importance of Fingers on the Piano - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/importance-of-fingers/ - In this video, Robert talks about approaching the piano keyboard with your arm, wrist, and fingers.2020-08-1902 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Piano Quiz - How Much Do You Know About the Piano? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-quiz/ - In this video, Robert tests your piano knowledge with 5 simple questions.2020-08-1210 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Can You Play Expressively on a Portable Piano? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/portable-piano-expression/ - In this video, Robert talks about "portable pianos," also known as "digital piano keyboards," by analyzing the Casio Privia PX-S1000 and S3000 keyboards. How much do they limit your expression? What are the main differences compared with a real piano, and what are their benefits?2020-07-2906 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Can You Stretch Your Hands For the Piano? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/stretch-hands/ - In this video, Robert discusses a basic concept that will unequivocally answer this question.2020-07-2202 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: 3 Tips For Practicing Scales - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/practicing-scales/ - In this video, Robert gives you three tips for practicing scales that will improve your piano technique immensely.2020-07-1508 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: How to Solve Your Piano Fingering Problems - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-fingering-problems/ - In this video, Robert tells you a story that will help with your piano fingering.2020-07-0804 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: You Can Take Private Piano Lessons With Robert Estrin! - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/robert-lessons/ - Interested in taking lessons online with Robert Estrin? Watch this video to find out more about it!2020-06-2402 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Why You Should Practice Scales Two Octaves Apart - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/two-octaves-apart-scales/ - In this video, Robert teaches you to practice scales "two octaves apart." Watch this video to find out why it may be helpful!2020-06-2402 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: What Is the Life of a Piano Tuner Like? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/life--piano-tuner/ - In this video, Robert interviews David Hayes, a professional piano tuner. Learn the secrets and insights of a piano technician's life.2020-06-1706 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Do You Need to Disinfect the Keys on Your Piano? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/disinfect-keys/ - In this video, Robert talks about disinfecting your piano keyboard. Do you really need to do that?2020-06-1002 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Can You Play the Piano While Wearing Gloves? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/wearing-gloves/ - In this video, Robert tries to answer a question that can sound silly at first but, in reality, is not.2020-06-0303 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Why Does a Soft Pedal Make No Difference on Some Pianos? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/soft-pedal-difference/ - In this video, Robert talks about the soft pedal and how, for some pianos, the soft pedal doesn't seem to give you a different effect. Why is that?2020-05-2704 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: How Can A Piano With A Heavy Action Feel Light? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/heavy-action/ - In this video, Robert talks about piano mechanics with the concept of "heavy action." What is that about? Does that mean that you can't get a light feeling while playing?2020-05-2003 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Should You Learn to Play The Piano One Hand at a Time? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/one-hand/ - In this video, Robert talks about practicing the piano one hand at a time. Is that something you've always wanted to do?2020-05-1302 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Should You Practice Scales in Contrary Motion? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/contrary-motion/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to practice scales in "contrary motion." What does that even mean?2020-04-2902 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: What Is the Right Fingering on the Piano? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/right-fingerings/ - In this video, Robert talks about fingerings on the piano with unique and valuable insights.2020-04-2205 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Can You Bring Out Notes on a Keyboard with No Dynamics? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/no-dynamics/ - In this video, Robert talks about instruments like the harpsichord and the organ, which have keyboards that are not sensitive to the touch, and are therefore unable to express "dynamics."2020-04-1507 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Do All Piano Pedals Feel The Same? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedals/ - In this video, Robert shows how different pedals can be on different pianos.2020-04-0803 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: 5 Signs You Have the Wrong Piano Teacher - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/wrong-piano-teacher/ - In this video, Robert gives you some tips to understand if you could have a better piano teacher.2020-03-2505 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: Why is it So Hard to Sight-Read Ragtime Music? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hard-to-play-ragtime/ - In this video, Robert explains why ragtime music is often harder to sight-read than other music and gives you some tips to approach it.2020-03-1806 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: How Do You Find the Serial Number on Your Piano? - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-serial-number/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to locate the serial number on your piano. That may be useful for several reasons.2020-03-0406 minVSM: Piano Lessons and Piano InsightsRobert Estrin: The Future of the Piano Industry - From the Piano Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-industry/ - In this video, Robert interviews Michael Stilwell of Stilwell pianos, giving interesting insight about the evolution of the piano market and, looking forward, where it is going.2020-02-2605 min
VSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How Much Should I Tighten my Cello Bow? - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/tighten-bow-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you very useful tips to tighten your cello bow the right way.2018-08-0111 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Tips for Buying a Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/buying-a-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you a few useful tips to choose a cello for purchase. Whether you are a beginner student, a cello teacher, or a pro, you'll find this video very insightful.2018-07-0415 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Trill on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-trills/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes teaches you how to trill on the cello the correct way.2018-06-0607 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Unlocking your Expressive Potential - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/expressive-potential/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes offers a few easy steps and concepts about expressivity and how to improve it with your cello playing.2018-05-0209 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Tune the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-tuning/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes teaches you how to tune your cello correctly.2018-03-0712 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Wrist Motion in the Bow Hand - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/wrist-motion/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes tells you about a very useful exercise to improve your right-hand bowing technique and avoid stiffness in the right hand.2018-02-0704 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Sustain your Sound - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/how-to-sustain-sound/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes teaches you an easy way to improve your "sostenuto" on the cello.2018-01-0305 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Deal with Rosin - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-rosin/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about Rosin on the cello: how to use it, and how much of it to use?2017-12-0609 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Up and Down Bow Staccato on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/up-down-staccato-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about up and down bow staccatos and how you can apply them on the cello.2017-11-0106 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to study Dotzauer Etude No. 4 - Bow Distrbution - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/dotzauer4/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes tackles bow distribution on the cello by using the useful Etude No. 4 by Dotzauer as the basis for this video.2017-10-0406 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Accents on the cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-accents/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about accents. He focuses mostly up-bow accents that are often weak and harder to master.2017-09-0606 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: String crossings on the cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/string-crossings/ - In this new video, Prof. Mendoes talks about "string crossings" and how to best approach them on the cello.2017-08-0208 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Spiccato on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/spiccato-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about spiccato and how to approach it the right way.2016-10-0507 min
VSM: Flute LessonsJaimie Lee Mendoes: How to play play Mozart's Flute Concerto #2 - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/mozart-flute-concerto-2/ - In this video, Jaimie gives you an extensive lesson on how to approach and study the Concerto No. 2 K314.2016-10-0500 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Play Harmonics on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/harmonics-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you useful tips to approach harmonics on the cello.2016-09-0708 minVSM: Flute LessonsJaimie Lee Mendoes: How to Hold a Long Breath on the Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/hold-breath/ - In this video, Jaimie shows you how to correctly approach passages from the flute repertoire where a long-breath is necessary.2016-09-0700 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Sautille on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/sautille-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes shows you how to approach sautille on the cello.2016-08-0310 minVSM: Flute LessonsJaimie Lee Mendoes: How to play the Largo by Handel - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/largo-serse/ - In this video, Jaimie shows you how to approach the beautiful Largo by Handel included in our Wedding Collection for flute and piano.2016-08-0300 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Control Your Bow - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/control-bow/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes tackles "bow control" and gives you some tips to improve your bow technique a great deal.2016-07-0612 minVSM: Flute LessonsJaimie Lee Mendoes: What is Good Flute Posture? - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/flute-posture/ - In this video, Jaimie talks about flute posture and gives you some basics to start playing the flute on the right foot.2016-07-0600 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: What strings to use on the cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-strings/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about strings and their peculiar differences. He also gives you practical tips to choose the right strings for your cello playing.2016-06-0109 minVSM: Flute LessonsJaimie Lee Mendoes: How to play the Hamburger Sonata - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/hamburger/ - In this video, Jaimie teaches you how to approach the beautiful "Hamburger" sonata by Carl Philip Emanuel Bach.2016-06-0100 minVSM: Flute LessonsJaimie Lee Mendoes: How to play Syrinx by Debussy - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/syrinx/ - In this video, our flute expert Jaimie Lee Mendoes, gives you a useful and easy-to-understand approach to the most known flute piece by Debussy: Syrinx.2016-05-0400 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Pull vs Push on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/pull-vs-push/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes teaches you how to improve your tone and sound by applying the right bow-drawing technique.2016-05-0407 minVSM: Flute LessonsJaimie Lee Mendoes: Dealing with your Flute Embouchure - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/embouchure/ - Welcoming our new flute expert Jaimie Lee Mendoes, in her first video lesson, she's going to show you how to approach and deal with your flute embouchure (also known as "mouth piece") with very clear and practical tips. Enjoy this first video from our new, very talented flute expert!2016-04-0600 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Thumb Position Vibrato on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/thumb-position-vibrato/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes shows you how to improve your vibrato in thumb position.2016-04-0605 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Alternate Fingerings on the Flute, Part 2 - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/alternate-fingering-2/ - In this video, Florence teaches you how to use alternate fingering to ease your flute playing.2016-03-0200 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Everything about endpin on the cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/endpin/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about endpin and how to deal with it to improve your cello playing.2016-03-0205 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Why you Shouldn't Practice Music Like a Video Game - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/videogame/ - In this video, Florence talks about practicing and how to avoid doing it like playing in a "Video Game."2016-02-0300 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Memorization on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-memorization/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you an easy approach for memorizing music on the cello.2016-02-0306 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Which is better: A Gold or a Silver flute? - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/gold-vs-silver/ - In this video, Florence and Robert Estrin talk about the differences between a gold and a silver flute, and the implications in flute playing.2016-01-0600 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Warming-Up Your Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/warming-flute/ - In this video, Florence tells you why and how to warm-up your flute before practicing and performing.2015-12-0200 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Thumb Position on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/thumb-position/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you a lesson on the left hand thumb, and how to use it when playing cello repertoire.2015-11-0408 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Alternate Fingerings on the Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/alternate-fingering/ - In this video, Florence and Robert Estrin talk about "alternate fingering" on the flute. What is this, and how can you apply it to the flute repertoire?2015-11-0400 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Should you have an offset G or an inline G flute? - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/offset/ - In this video, Florence and Robert talk about the difference between an offset G or an inline G flute. Is this really that important?2015-10-0700 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Bow Changes: How to Make Them Smooth - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/bow-changes/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes teaches you how to tackle bow changes to accomplish the perfect sound, no matter what passage you have to play.2015-10-0708 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Three B flat fingerings - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/b-flats-fingering/ - In this video, Florence tells you how to apply this important flute technique to special passages found in the flute repertoire.2015-09-0200 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Increase the Power of Your C String - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/C-string-power/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes tells you how to increase the power of your cello playing on the C string, with practical and easy-to-understand tips.2015-09-0207 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: The Arm-Weight Concept - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/arm-weight/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about the Arm-Weight concept often found in cello literature and teaching.2015-08-0510 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Taking Care of Your Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/flute-caring/ - In this video, Florence talks about taking care of your flute, avoiding accidents, and how to have your instrument in perfect condition at any time.2015-08-0500 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Prevent Injuries on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/injuries/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes tells you how to prevent injuries and pain while playing the cello.2015-07-0105 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: What is French Tonguing - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/french-tongue/ - In this video, Florence teaches you about French Tonguing and how to perform it on the flute.2015-07-0100 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Play Fast on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/playing-fast/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes explains how to approach fast passages, in a very easy-to-understand way.2015-06-0306 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: What is Flutter Tongue? - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/flutter-tongue/ - In this video, Florence and Robert Estrin talk about flutter tongue and how to approach it on the flute.2015-06-0300 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Tonguing on the Flute - Part 3 - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/tonguing3/ - In this video, Robert and Florence Estrin talk about triple-tonguing, and how to apply it in your flute repertoire.2015-05-0600 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Bow and Endpin Tips - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/bow-endpin/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you some useful tips about bow holding as well as the endpin position during your cello playing.2015-05-0611 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Tonguing on the Flute - Part 2 - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/tonguing2/ - In this video, Robert and Florence Estrin talk about double-tonguing, and how to apply it in your flute repertoire.2015-04-0100 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: The Importance of Score Study on the cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/score-study/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about "score-study" and how important it is to analyze a musical piece before even starting to practice it. A must see!2015-04-0108 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: What's the Relationship between Technique and Musicality? - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/technique-musicality/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about an important topic that is often overlooked or misinterpreted. What is the best way to balance musicality and technique?2015-03-0409 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Tonguing on the Flute - Part 1 - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/tonguing1/ - In this first video of a two-part series, Robert and Florence Estrin approach tonguing on the flute, with easy-to-understand, practical examples for any flute player.2015-03-0400 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Cello Tips for Beginners - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/beginner-tips/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes explains the very basics of the cello, such as how to take the cello out of its case, how to sit down, how to hold the bow, and so on... very useful video for both beginners and cello teachers!2015-02-0410 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Are Private Lessons Needed? - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/private-lessons/ - In this video, Robert and Florence Estrin tackle the subject of Private Lessons by giving you a clear explanation of why your child might need private lessons even if they are only playing in the school band.2015-02-0400 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to Play Loud and Soft on the Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/loud-soft-flute/ - In this video, Florence and Robert talk about playing loud and soft on the flute by featuring the lovely Fantaisie for flute and piano by Philippe Gaubert.2015-01-0700 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: The Best Posture for Playing the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-posture/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes shows you what's the best posture for playing the cello, with easy-to-understand visual examples.2015-01-0711 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Playing Holiday Music - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/flute-holidays/ - In this video, Florence and Robert play a popular Christmas tune to explain that playing Holiday Music is easier than you think!2014-12-0300 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Left Hand Fingering Tips - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-left-hand/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes approaches fingering on the cello in a very natural and musical way. The famous cello concerto by Dvorak in B minor is featured in this video.2014-12-0311 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to Get a Sound Out of a Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/how-get-sound-our-of-flute/ - In this video, Robert and Florence Estrin demonstrate how to start playing the flute in an easy-to-learn approach. And the video is pretty funny too!2014-11-0500 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Play The Swan by Saint-Saens - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/the-swan/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes talks about the well-known piece by Saint-Saens, "The Swan", and how to approach it. I am sure you'll find this video simply remarkable.2014-11-0514 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: Great Flute Exercise for Trills - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/exercise-for-trills/ - In this video, Florence tackles trills on the flute, and gives you a simple, yet effective, exercise to "warm-up" with trills in your everyday practice.2014-10-0100 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Hold the Bow on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/hold-bow-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes teaches the basics of holding the bow on the cello. If you are a beginner, you don't want to miss this video!2014-10-0113 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: What is Legato-Tonguing on the Flute? - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/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.2014-09-0300 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to play Kol Nidrei by Max Bruch on the cello - From the Cello Experthttps://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!2014-09-0310 min
VSM: Music ExpertsJoseph Mendoes: How to play Kol Nidrei by Max Bruch on the cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/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!2014-09-0310 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to Practice on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/practice-on-the-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you the basics of practicing on the cello to benefit from never-ending improvements.2014-08-0611 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to Develop Security on the Low Register of the Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/low-register-on-the-flute/ - In this video, Florence and Robert Estrin show you simple exercises to improve your playing in the flute's low register.2014-08-0600 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to achieve the best tone on the cello. - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/tone-on-cello/ - In this video, Prof. Mendoes gives you practical and easy-to-understand tips to achieve a great tone on the cello.2014-07-0212 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to put a flute together - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/put-a-flute-together/ - In this video, Florence and Robert Estrin explain the proper way to put together a flute.2014-07-0200 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to play the Dotzauer Etudes - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/Dotzauer/ - In this video, Joseph tackles the famous Dotzauer Studies, in particular, Etude No. 11 by giving a clear and easy-to-learn approach.2014-06-0413 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to play Vibrato on the Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/flute-vibrato/ - In this video, Florence approaches vibrato on the flute, with a practical example taken from the flute repertoire: Debussy's famous Syrinx.2014-06-0400 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Shifting on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-shifting/ - In this video, Joseph approaches the shifting technique on the cello, and gives you an extensive lesson on how to master it correctly from the beginning.2014-05-0713 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to change octaves on the flute, part 2 - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/changing-octaves-on-the-flute/ - In this video, Florence tackles again the change of octave on the flute, with more insights, and a practical example taken from the famous Meditation from Thais by Massenet.2014-05-0700 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Vibrato on the Cello - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-vibrato/ - In this video, Joseph gives you an easy approach to playing with vibrato on the cello.2014-04-0213 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: The Importance of Breathing in Music - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/breathing/ - In this video, Florence and Robert talk about "breathing in music" and its importance for a perfect musical approach.2014-04-0200 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: Cello Bow Fundamentals - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-bow-fundamentals/ - In this video, Joseph gives you a step-by-step approach for mastering the bow technique on the cello by starting from its basic concepts.2014-03-0513 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to Hold the Flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/flute-holding/ - In this video, Florence gives you easy-to-understand instructions to start playing the flute with the correct posture, right from the beginning!2014-03-0500 minVSM: Cello LessonsJoseph Mendoes: How to play the Prelude of Bach's Suite No. 1 - From the Cello Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/joseph/cello-suite/ - In his first video, Prof. Joseph Mendoes tackles the famous Prelude from Suite No.1 by Johann Sebastian Bach for cello solo. His approach is not only unique, but proven to be really effective! Enjoy this first video dedicated to the great cello (or violoncello, which ever you prefer)2014-02-0513 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: NAMM 2014 - Interview with Di Zhao from Di Zhao Flutes - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/NAMM-DiZhao/ - In this video, Florence interview Di Zhao of Di Zhao Flutes. What's really interesting in this interview is the different and alternative shapes of flutes that current manufacturing technology can bring, giving new and unexpected possibilities to the modern flute player.2014-02-0500 minVSM: Flute LessonsThe Flute Show: How to change octaves on the flute - From the Flute Experthttps://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/octaves/ - In this video, Robert and Florence introduce The Flute Show with an important flute technique: the change of octave. Robert and Florence perform some of the most beautiful pieces from the flute repertoire.2014-02-0500 min