https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/ en-us © 2026 Virtual Sheet Music, Inc. Instructional videos from the Virtual Sheet Music's Piano Expert Virtual Sheet Music Learn and enjoy more your piano playing with the Virtual Sheet Music's Piano Lessons and Piano Insights from VSM Expert Videos. Training and educational videos for the pianist, the piano teacher, piano students as well as all piano enthusiasts. 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 enthusiast, these videos are for you. Virtual Sheet Music support@virtualsheetmusic.com no Robert Estrin Mastering Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 Coda: Precision, Control, and Musicality https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/the-most-explosive-ending-in-p/ - In this lesson, Robert Estrin breaks down the legendary coda of Chopin’s Ballade in G minor, offering practical strategies for mastering its technical and musical challenges. From slow practice and note grouping to wrist technique and score analysis, this video provides a clear roadmap for developing speed, control, and expressive depth in one of the most demanding passages in the piano repertoire. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/the-most-explosive-ending-in-p.mov Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT 23:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Most Explosive Ending in Piano — Chopin Ballade No. 1 Coda (Part 3), Robert Estrin Power, control, and advanced practice techniques https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/part-two-chopin-ballade-no-1/ - In Part 2 of this deep dive into Chopin’s Ballade in G minor, Robert Estrin focuses on developing power, control, and fluidity in some of the piece’s most demanding sections. He explores techniques for producing a rich, non-harsh tone in chordal passages, mastering fast runs through strategic practice methods, and achieving clarity with precise fingering and rhythmic control. Emphasizing relaxation over brute strength, Estrin shares practical approaches to building speed, accuracy, and musical expression, helping pianists navigate the transition from technical work to a confident, expressive performance. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/part-two-chopin-ballade-no-1.mov Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT 37:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, PART 2: How to Play Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor — A Deep Dive, Robert Estrin Mastering Chopin’s Ballade in G minor through technique and expression. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/chopin-ballade-no-1/ - In this lesson, Robert Estrin introduces Ballade No. 1 in G minor by Frédéric Chopin, focusing on both interpretation and technique. He explains the opening harmony, including the Neapolitan chord, and emphasizes maintaining a steady pulse while using expressive rubato. Key practice strategies include working in small sections, memorizing early, and practicing without pedal to build clarity, strength, and relaxation. Estrin also highlights voicing, phrasing, and control in fast passages, encouraging a balance of technical precision and personal musical expression. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/chopin-ballade-no-1.mov Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT 34:56 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Chopin Ballad No. 1 - A Deep Dive Into This Masterpiece, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Why You Must Learn to Fake At The Piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/fake-it/ - Maintain musical flow by improvising through mistakes during performance. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/fake-it.mov Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 10:43 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Secret Skill Every Pianist Needs to Master, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to revisit to optimize your practice routine https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/wrong-practice-routine/ - In this video, Robert discusses how your practice routine can actually hinder your progress rather than being beneficial. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/wrong-practice-routine.mov Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 7:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Your Practice Routine is Wrong!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to master a difficult piece of music with day-by-day practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/practicing-every-day/ - In this video, Robert gives you a day-by-day approach to master a challenging piece on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/practicing-every-day.mov Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT 8:24 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, A Day by Day Journey to Mastering a Difficult Piano Piece, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin The risks of putting a piano into storage https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-storage/ - In this video, Robert talks about putting pianos in storage... are you willing to take the risk? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-storage.mov Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 2:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Shocking Truth About Piano Storage, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An interesting story about a top-quality piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/greatest-piano-ever-made/ - In this video, Robert tells a story about one of the greatest pianos ever made. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/greatest-piano-ever-made.mov Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Happened to the Greatest Piano Ever Made?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin How to approach the most famous piano sonata by Mozart https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/famous-mozart-sonata/ - In this video, Robert teaches how to approach Mozart's piano sonata in C major K545. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/famous-mozart-sonata.mov Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 27:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Learn Mozart’s Famous C Major Sonata: A Step-by-Step Guide, pianist, Robert Estrin You need just 10 minutes a day to practice the piano effectively. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/10-minutes-transform/ - In this video, Robert shares essential tips to help you get the most out of your daily piano practice. All in under 10 minutes. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/10-minutes-transform.mov Wed, 4 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT 10:04 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 10 Minutes That Will Transform Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin What Is Cross-Stringing? Watch this video to find out https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ruin-piano-tone/ - In this video, Robert explains what cross-stringing is and how it affects piano tone. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/ruin-piano-tone.mov Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 8:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Did Cross-Stringing Ruin Piano Tone?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An extensive lesson for all pianists and piano learners https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ultimate-guide-2026/ - In this video, Robert gives you a guide to improve your piano playing in 2026. Are you up to the challenge? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/ultimate-guide-2026.mov Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 16:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Ultimate Guide to Transform Your Piano Playing in 2026, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn the differences between vintage and new pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/vintange-vs-new-piano/ - In this video, Robert explains the differences between vintage and new concert grand Steinways. Where does it rely? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/vintange-vs-new-piano.mov Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 5:28 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Vintage vs New Concert Grand Steinway: Can You Hear the Difference?, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin Stop practicing Bach wrong! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bach-fugues-concertos/ - In this video, Robert gives you practical tips to improve your interpretation of Bach's repertoire. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/bach-fugues-concertos.mov Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT 47:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Bach's Fugues and Concertos Explained, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Watch this video to improve your piano practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/biggest-piano-mistakes/ - In this video, Robert tells you the typical mistakes piano learners make when practicing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/biggest-piano-mistakes.mov Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 18:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Biggest Piano Practice Mistakes You Don't Realize, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin An important topic for all pianists and piano owners https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/cold-drafts/ - In this video, Robert talks about the dangers of cold drafts to your piano and your hands. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/cold-drafts.mov Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 4:55 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Dangers of Cold Drafts for Pianos and Pianists, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Digital, Upright, or Grand pianos? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/3-types-of-pianos/ - In this video, Robert explores the different types of pianos available on the market today. Which one is the best for you? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/3-types-of-pianos.mov Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 22:44 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The 3 Types of Pianos: What’s Best for You?, pianist, piano questions, Robert Estrin Master Chopin's Nocturne in E flat Op. 9 No. 2 https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/master-chopin-nocturne/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to master the most famous Nocturne by Frederic Chopin. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/master-chopin-nocturne.mov Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 13:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 5 Secrets to Playing Chopin’s E-flat Nocturne, pianist, piano questions, Robert Estrin How to master Beethoven's famous sonata https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/moonlight-sonata-cry/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to master Beethoven's famous sonata so that your audience will literally cry. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/moonlight-sonata-cry.mov Wed, 3 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT 10:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why the Moonlight Sonata Makes People Cry, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Why is it so important to practice your scales and arpeggios in four octaves? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/must-scales-arpeggios/ - In this video, Robert emphasizes the significance of practicing scales and arpeggios spanning four octaves, highlighting why no pianist should overlook them. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/must-scales-arpeggios.mov Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:42 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You MUST Practice Your Scales and Arpeggios in 4 Octaves, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin A deep dive into the composers who revolutionized the world of piano. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-revolutionaries/ - In this video, Robert tells you which composers and compositions have revolutionized the piano repertoire forever. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-revolutionaries.mov Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 7:43 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Revolutionaries Of Classical Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin A few essential tips to improve your piano playing and your life at the same time. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/change-your-piano-playing/ - In this video, Robert gives you a few tips that not only will improve your piano playing, but your life as well! https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/change-your-piano-playing.mov Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 5:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Change Your Piano Playing and Your Life, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to improve your music memorization https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/3-types-memorization/ - In this video, Robert gives you three types of memorization on the piano that you'll find very useful. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/3-types-memorization.mov Wed, 5 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:55 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The 3 Types of Memorization for Pianists, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn these tips to improve your trill playing on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/easy-trills/ - In this video, Robert gives you three tips to improve your trills on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/easy-trills.mov Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 5:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 3 Ways to Make Trills Easier on The Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin What does it mean to play a "perfect chord" on a piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/perfect-chords/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to play "perfect chords" on a piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/perfect-chords.mov Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 7:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The GOLDEN RULES for Perfect Chords on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Tips for choosing your first piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ideal-first-piano/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to choose the perfect first piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/ideal-first-piano.mov Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 8:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Ideal First Piano: What You Need to Know, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Practice daily these four basic exercises to keep iproving your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/4-piano-exercises/ - In this video, Robert gives you four basic exercises that any pianist should not miss. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/4-piano-exercises.mov Wed, 8 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 11:29 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 4 Piano Exercises That Actually Work!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An important place every piano enthusiast should visit. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-museum/ - In this video, Robert talks about the Piano Performance Museum in Hunter, New York. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-museum.mov Wed, 1 Oct 2025 19:00:00 GMT 8:44 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Piano Museum Where You Can Play the Instruments!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin How to learn the third movement of Clementi's famous sonatina opus 36 number 1 in C major. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/clementi-sonatina-3/ - In this video, Robert gives you a lesson on the third movement of the popular Clementi's Sonatina No. 1, "Vivace." https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/clementi-sonatina-3.mov Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT 8:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Clementi’s Sonatina Op. 36 No. 1 in C Major (3rd Movement), Robert Estrin How to learn the second movement of Clementi's famous sonatina opus 36 number 1 in C major. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/clementi-sonatina-2/ - In this video, Robert gives you a lesson on the second movement of the popular Clementi's Sonatina No. 1, "Andante." https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/clementi-sonatina-2.mov Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT 18:48 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Clementi’s Sonatina Op. 36 No. 1 in C Major (2nd Movement), Robert Estrin A great lesson on a very popular piece for piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/clementi-sonatina-1/ - In this video, Robert gives you a lesson on the first movement of the popular Clementi's Sonatina No. 1. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/clementi-sonatina-1.mov Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT 14:57 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Clementi’s Sonatina Op. 36 No. 1 in C Major (1st Movement), Robert Estrin A simple but essential technique often overlooked. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/note-release/ - In this video, Robert shares the number one technique that is often overlooked on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/note-release.mov Wed, 3 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT 6:52 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The #1 Most Overlooked Piano Technique, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover the main differences between these two famous composers https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/mozart-vs-chopin/ - In this video, Robert discusses the differences between Mozart and Chopin from a piano-playing perspective. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/mozart-vs-chopin.mov Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT 11:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Difference Between Playing Mozart And Chopin, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Understand how to deal with your left hand in piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/left-hand/ - In this video, Robert talks about how to deal with your left hand in piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/left-hand.mov Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT 8:18 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Is the Left Hand So Hard on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Discover who the most famous classical composers are. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/greatest-composers/ - In this video, Robert tells you who the greatest composers of all time are. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/greatest-composers.mov Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT 7:22 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 7 Great Composers Who Died Young but Changed Music Forever, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Find out what's true and what's false in piano learning https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-myths-debunked/ - In this video, Robert debunks some of the most common myths around piano learning. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-myths-debunked.mov Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT 15:24 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Piano Learning Myths DEBUNKED!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin How important is being relaxed when playing the piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/relaxed-playing/ - In this video, Robert talks about relaxation and how it is important for your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/relaxed-playing.mov Wed, 6 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT 10:22 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Secret to Being Relaxed Playing the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin How to deal with your piano practice when you injure your hands? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hand-injury/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to handle an injured hand and still be able to practice. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/hand-injury.mov Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How I Played Piano with One Hand After Injury, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Mastering "security" to improve your piano learning https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/effortless-big-piano-leaps/ - In this video, Robert gives you a few tips to improve accuracy, confidence, and "security" in your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/effortless-big-piano-leaps.mov Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT 9:24 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Effortless BIG Piano Leaps: The ONE Trick You Need, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin What does it mean to play on a "narrower keyboard"? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/narrower-keyboards/ - In this video, Robert talks about the newest keyboards with narrow keys. What are their benefits? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/narrower-keyboards.mov Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT 10:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Future of Piano is Here: Exploring Narrower Keyboards, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn how to deal with dotted rhythms https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pathetique-dotted-rhythms/ - In this video, Robert tackles dotted rhythms by taking the beginning of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata as an example. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/pathetique-dotted-rhythms.mov Wed, 9 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT 4:34 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Mastering Dotted Rhythms in Beethoven’s Pathétique, Robert Estrin Learn how to perform smooth octaves on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/octaves-secret/ - In this video, Robert provides essential tips to enhance your octave playing smoothness. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/octaves-secret.mov Wed, 2 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT 9:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Secret to Smooth Octaves on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Here are the most important repertoire for pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/7-classical-pieces/ - In this video, Robert tells you what are the most important pieces a pianist should learn. You can find these pieces and many more from the classical piano dedicated page. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/7-classical-pieces.mov Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT 16:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 7 Classical Pieces Every Pianist Should Learn!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to fix these mistakes to elevate your piano practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/5-piano-mistakes/ - In this video, Robert lists five piano mistakes that you should tackle right away. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/5-piano-mistakes.mov Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT 5:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 5 Piano Practice Mistakes Nearly Everyone Makes, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin The essential techniques any pianist should apply. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/essential-gotos/ - In this video, Robert tells you the three basic techniques to improve your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/essential-gotos.mov Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT 5:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The 3 Essential Go-Tos in Your Piano Practice, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An interesting answer to a not-so-popular question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/supportive-community/ - In this video, Robert talks about having a "supporting community" to help with your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/supportive-community.mov Wed, 4 Jun 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:05 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can a Supportive Community IMPROVE Your Piano Playing?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Four essential concepts to improve your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/four-key-piano-concepts/ - In this video, Robert gives you four key concepts for your piano improvement. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/four-key-piano-concepts.mov Wed, 28 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT 4:34 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 4 Keys to SKYROCKET Your Piano Progress, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin The most simple technique to improve your piano playing/ https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/one-piano-exercise/ - In this video, Robert shows you the most effective and straightforward technique to improve your piano playing. If you had to choose, you should start from this one. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/one-piano-exercise.mov Wed, 21 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT 7:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The One Piano Exercise That Can Transform Your Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin What is the most prominent mistake pianists make? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/holding-back/ - In this video, Robert tells you the biggest mistake pianists make when playing the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/holding-back.mov Wed, 14 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT 6:39 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The #1 Mistake Holding You Back in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Easy tips for instant improvement https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/improve-piano-instantly/ - In this video, Robert gives you easy tips to improve your piano technique instantly. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/improve-piano-instantly.mov Wed, 7 May 2025 19:00:00 GMT 2:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to INSTANTLY Improve Your Piano Technique, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin What is the "problem finger" for all pianists? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/problem-finger/ - In this video, Robert talks about the problematic finger for all pianists and how to tackle it. What finger is it? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/problem-finger.mov Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT 8:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The PROBLEM FINGER in Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to improve your performance with this video https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/illusion-of-power/ - In this video, Robert discusses the popular Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and how it can help one master the concept of "illusion of power." https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/illusion-of-power.mov Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT 4:05 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Illusion of Power in Piano: Beethoven Moonlight Sonata, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Watch this video to find out the answer https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/basic-piano-technique/ - In this video, Robert tells you the elements that are the basis of piano technique. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/basic-piano-technique.mov Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT 4:42 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is There a Basic Technique for Playing Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Can you answer this question? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/greates-living-pianists/ - In this video, Robert answers the questions with fascinating insights on the most-known pianists of all time. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/greates-living-pianists.mov Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT 14:35 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Who Are the 3 Greatest Living Pianists?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover the difference in pianos from different countries. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-mysteries/ - In this video, Robert explains the differences between Asian and American pianos. Why are there such differences in the first place? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-mysteries.mov Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 3 Bizarre Piano Mysteries That Will Surprise You!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin An important concept to master music practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/corrections-not-mistakes/ - In this video, Robert explains how important it is to have the correct mindset when practicing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/corrections-not-mistakes.mov Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Transform Your Piano Practice: Focus on Corrections, Not Mistakes, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin Discover the secrets for rapid improvement on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/2-most-effective-techniques/ - In this video, Robert shows you the two key pillars of piano practice for expanding your repertoire and refining your music. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/2-most-effective-techniques.mov Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:26 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Piano Practice Secrets: The 2 Most Effective Techniques for Rapid Improvement, pianist, piano questions, Robert Estrin Practical tips to gain confidence in piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-confidence/ - In this video, Robert gives you five tips to improve your piano-playing confidence. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-confidence.mov Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT 10:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Play for Anyone: 5 Steps to Piano Confidence, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An insightful answer to a simple question. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/scales-vs-arpeggios/ - In this video, Robert answers a straightforward question: which should you learn first, scales or arpeggios? Watch the video to find out. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/scales-vs-arpeggios.mov Wed, 5 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT 8:55 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Which Should You Learn First: Scales or Arpeggios?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Tips for practicing scales on the piano. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-scales/ - In this video, Robert provides easy-to-follow tips for practicing scales on the piano effectively. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-scales.mov Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT 5:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Much Should You Practice Scales?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Useful tips for learning the piano later in life https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/to-old-to-play-piano/ - In this video, Robert shares all things to consider when learning piano at an older age. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/to-old-to-play-piano.mov Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Be Too Old to Play the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn all the features that an "electric piano" can offer. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/cord-out-of-piano/ - In this video, Robert answers a viewer's question with very interesting insights. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/cord-out-of-piano.mov Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:01 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Does It Mean When a Cord Comes Out of a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Insights on how pianos are built https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/heaviest-piano-part/ - In this video, Robert reveals the heaviest part of a piano. Can you guess it? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/heaviest-piano-part.mov Wed, 5 Feb 2025 19:00:00 GMT 2:36 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Is the Heaviest Part of a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Watch this video to find out https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/child-prodigies-pianists/ - In this video, Robert answers the question with fascinating and historical details. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/child-prodigies-pianists.mov Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT 3:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Were All Concert Pianists Child Prodigies?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin A very useful video for all pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/your-own-path/ - In this video, Robert shows the most essential piano techniques to master in piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/your-own-path.mov Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT 4:31 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, A Journey Through Piano Technique – Finding Your Own Path, pianist, piano Robert Estrin A unique approach to make memorization easier https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/memorization-easier/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to improve memorization of any piano repertoire. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/memorization-easier.mov Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT 7:30 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Make Memorization Easier, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin A helpful tip for when you travel and still want to play the piano. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-traveling/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to solve a problem that affects all piano players when traveling. How can I keep up with practice? How can I have a piano with me while traveling? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-traveling.mov Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT 5:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Have a Piano While Traveling, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How do you deal with your own "stale repertoire"? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/recharge-piano-playing/ - In this video, Robert talks about how to recharge your possibly "stale" repertoire. And the solution is easier than you may think. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/recharge-piano-playing.mov Wed, 8 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Recharge Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to leverage this knowledge for your piano practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/primary-chords/ - In this video, Robert talks about "primary chords." What are they? And how can they help with your piano practice? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/primary-chords.mov Wed, 1 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT 7:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Are Primary Chords? Why You Need Them, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin What's the relationship between piano and ping pong? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-vs-ping-pong/ - In this video, Robert tells you what playing the piano and playing ping pong have in common. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-vs-ping-pong.mov Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT 7:28 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 5 Things Piano and Ping-Pong Have in Common, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn the basics of piano playing memorization https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/memory-on-the-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about memorization, specifically on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/memory-on-the-piano.mov Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT 8:23 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Does Memory Work on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How can you make a living playing the piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/make-money/ - In this video, Robert dives deep into "making money" as a pianist. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/make-money.mov Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT 9:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Make Money Playing the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to handle pedal markings https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedal-markings/ - In this video, Robert talks about "pedal markings." How to handle them? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/pedal-markings.mov Wed, 4 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT 4:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Follow Pedal Markings in Your Scores?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to handle repeated notes on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/change-fingers-repeated-notes/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to handle repeated notes on the piano and why you must always change fingers to play them. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/change-fingers-repeated-notes.mov Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 2 Reasons You Must Change Fingers on Repeated Notes, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn what this means for your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/orchestrate-playing/ - In this video, Robert introduces the concept of "orchestrating" your piano playing. What does he mean by that? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/orchestrate-playing.mov Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:05 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Orchestrate Your Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Important tips for "learning with fun." https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/work-and-fun/ - In this video, Robert tackles the delicate balance between practicing hard and having fun. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/work-and-fun.mov Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT 4:36 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Balancing Work and Fun in Your Piano Practice, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin A useful tip for your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/late-notes/ - In this video, Robert explains how playing melody notes slightly "late" can help with your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/late-notes.mov Wed, 6 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:23 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Play Your Melody Notes Slightly Late?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin A valuable tip for better practicing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/exaggerate-playing/ - In this video, Robert gives you an interesting tip while practicing slowly. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/exaggerate-playing.mov Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT 3:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Must Exaggerate Your Playing When Practicing Slowly, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin What are the most important aspects of expressive playing? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/play-expressively/ - In this video, Robert talks about "playing expressively" on the piano. He's got wonderful tips for you with a lot of piano history behind it! https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/play-expressively.mov Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT 23:30 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Expressively on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to tell if a piano is mediocre, good, or great. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/great-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you what makes a piano great compared to more mediocre ones. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/great-piano.mov Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT 9:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Makes a Piano Great?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Playing vs Practicing: what's the difference? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-vs-practicing/ - In this video, Robert tells you the difference between "playing" and "practicing" and how to deal with that. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/playing-vs-practicing.mov Wed, 9 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT 8:28 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Not Playing is Practicing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Can you actually do that? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/crescendo-on-a-chord/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to have a crescendo on a chord. Is that even possible? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/crescendo-on-a-chord.mov Wed, 2 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:20 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Make a Crescendo on a Chord on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Three tips for your thumb https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/rule-of-thumb/ - In this video, Robert talks about the thumb by giving you three tips about it. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/rule-of-thumb.mov Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT 9:26 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Rule of Thumb: 3 Important Tips for the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin What to do if you are unable to practice for a while? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/back-in-shape/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to get back in shape after a rest from practicing the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/back-in-shape.mov Wed, 19 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT 5:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Do You Get Back in Shape on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn what "being present" means https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/be-present-piano-playing/ - In this video, Robert talks about "being present in the moment of your playing." Find out what this means for your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/be-present-piano-playing.mov Wed, 5 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:52 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Be Present When You Play the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin How soft is soft, and how do you even achieve it on the piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-soft-is-the-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about playing soft on the piano. How to deal with it? How much should you play soft? Is it soft enough or too much? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/how-soft-is-the-piano.mov Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT 8:17 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Soft is Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn this interesting pedal technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/singing-sound/ - In this video, Robert tells you how you can reproduce the human voice in your piano melodies. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/singing-sound.mov Wed, 21 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Get a Singing Sound Out of the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin What are "tonal shadings"? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tonal-shadings/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to handle one of the few limitations of the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/tonal-shadings.mov Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT 4:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Create Tonal Shadings on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Four practical tips for speed up your playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/4-ways-piano-speed/ - In this video, Robert explains new techniques for speeding up your piano playing by using the intriguing Ballade by Burgmuller. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/4-ways-piano-speed.mov Wed, 7 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT 12:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 4 Ways to Develop Speed in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to insure your piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/not-protected-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about "protecting" your piano... how? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/not-protected-piano.mov Wed, 31 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT 14:29 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Your Piano is Not Protected (with Guest Brian Janey), pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn how to be prepared for your piano lessons https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-lesson-prepared/ - In this video, Robert talks about "being prepared," whether for a performance or a piano lesson. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-lesson-prepared.mov Wed, 24 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:44 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play At Your Piano Lessons, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn when to strike from above in your piano playing. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/strike-from-above/ - In this video, Robert gives directions about "striking" from above in your piano playing. When you shouldn't do it, and when you must? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/strike-from-above.mov Wed, 17 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT 9:24 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Strike From Above in Your Piano Playing?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin How to tackle hard-to-play pieces? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/comfort-zone/ - In this video, Robert gives you an easy tip to approach difficult pieces. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/comfort-zone.mov Wed, 10 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT 5:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Living in the Comfort Zone in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn what's the most difficult thing to accomplish playing the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/greatest-piano-challenge/ - In this video, Robert explains what's more challenging on the piano besides playing with two hands or playing multiple parts. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/greatest-piano-challenge.mov Wed, 3 May 2023 19:00:00 GMT 10:28 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Single Greatest Challenge of Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An answer to a very common question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bach-pedal/ - In this video, Robert tells you if you should use the pedal to play Bach. The answer is more interesting than you may think. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/bach-pedal.mov Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Use Pedal in Bach?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Get some new tips for approaching Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/moonlight-slow-practice/ - In this video, Robert gives you new tips for approaching the famous Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/moonlight-slow-practice.mov Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:28 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Slowly Should Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Be Played?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn how to handle and fix your mistakes https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/corrections/ - In this video, Robert tells you why fixing mistakes on the piano is hard and how you can handle them. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/corrections.mov Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT 3:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Corrections Are So Hard on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn the secret behind the middle C location on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/middle-c-on-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about the famous "middle C" on the piano. Where is it located exactly? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/middle-c-on-piano.mov Wed, 5 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT 3:04 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Middle C Isn’t Middle C (on the piano), pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn how to bring out different notes from a single chord https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-balance/ - In this video, Robert talks about "balance on the piano." What's that about? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-balance.mov Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT 5:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Secrets of Balance on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin What is a weighted action keyboard, and do you need it? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/weighted-action/ - In this video, Robert talks about the "weighted action keyboard." What is it? And do you need it? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/weighted-action.mov Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do You Need a Weighted Action Keyboard?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Memorizing a piece of music has some secrets you should know https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hard-to-memorize/ - In this video, Robert answers this question: why some pieces are more challenging to memorize than others? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/hard-to-memorize.mov Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT 7:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Makes Pieces Hard to Memorize?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to deal with expression in your left hand https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/left-hand-expression/ - In this video, Robert tells you why, most of the time, you should minimize the expression of your left hand. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/left-hand-expression.mov Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT 5:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Should Not Play Expressively with Your Left Hand, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn how to play longer without wearing out https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/more-stamina/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips to develop more stamina and avoid wearing out for playing too much. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/more-stamina.mov Wed, 8 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT 6:24 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Develop More Stamina on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Is changing the distribution of notes between hands something correct to do? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/re-devide-hands/ - In this video, Robert tackles a question that pianists often have to face: is it ok to change the distribution of notes between hands from the original manuscript? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/re-devide-hands.mov Wed, 1 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT 4:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is it Okay to Re-Divide the Hands in Piano Playing?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Listen to the difference between these two great pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/steinway-vs-baldwin/ - In this video, Robert shows you the difference between Steinway and Baldwin. Which one is best? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/steinway-vs-baldwin.mov Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT 3:36 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Steinway VS Baldwin: Listening Test!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How can you use the pedal to help with your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/advanced-pedal-techniques/ - In this video, Robert talks about "next-level pedal techniques." What are those, and how can they help in your piano playing? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/advanced-pedal-techniques.mov Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT 8:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Advanced Pedal Techniques, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn the secret to learn playing with two hands on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/two-hands/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to learn to play the piano with two hands. It is easier than you may think! https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/two-hands.mov Wed, 8 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT 3:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play With 2 Hands on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin If you have small hands, here is a suitable repertoire for you. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/small-hands-repertoire/ - In this video, Robert talks about the best piano repertoire for those who have small hands. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/small-hands-repertoire.mov Wed, 1 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT 5:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Piano Music for Small Hands, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn why 99% of piano playing can be considered bad. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bad-piano-playing/ - In this video, Robert explains how it is possible that 99% of piano playing can be considered "bad playing." https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/bad-piano-playing.mov Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT 4:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why 99% is Bad in Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn the answer to this very basic question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-hard/ - In this video, Robert tells you how hard it is to play the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-hard.mov Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT 4:46 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is Playing the Piano Hard?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Reading music may not be a requirement to play the piano. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/read-music/ - In this video, Robert explains that the ability to read music is not a requirement for playing the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/read-music.mov Wed, 4 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT 5:08 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do You Have to Be Able to Read Music to Play the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn how to easily slow down your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-slow-down/ - In this video, Robert talks about slowing down your piano playing. How can you do that without too much hassle? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/how-to-slow-down.mov Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT 5:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to SLOW DOWN Your Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn what's rubato to improve your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/rubato-meaning/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to play with "rubato," featuring Chopin's Nocturne Op. 9 in E flat major. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/rubato-meaning.mov Wed, 21 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT 2:56 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play with Rubato, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Discover why you'd want your second finger curved like that https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ok-hand-position/ - In this video, Robert tells you why an ok hand position is a great hand position for playing the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/ok-hand-position.mov Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT 2:29 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why an Okay Hand Position is Ideal, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn what's the worst mistake you can make on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/worst-mistake/ - In this video, Robert tells you the worst mistake you can make on the piano, with some very interesting context. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/worst-mistake.mov Wed, 7 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT 8:16 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is the Worst Mistake on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An important concept to keep in mind when playing the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/too-close/ - In this video, Robert talks about sitting too close to the piano keyboard and the downsides of doing that. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/too-close.mov Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT 2:34 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Can't Sit Too Close to Your Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how important is the wrist for your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ultimate-wrist-exercise/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to deal with the wrist for your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/ultimate-wrist-exercise.mov Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT 8:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Ultimate Wrist Exercise for Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Is that something you should really consider? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/inside-wall/ - In this video, Robert tells the truth behind this common belief. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/inside-wall.mov Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT 2:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should a Piano Be on an Inside Wall?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin The basics behind a piano keyboard https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/identify-notes/ - In this video, Robert teaches you the basic concepts of a piano keyboard. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/identify-notes.mov Wed, 9 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT 6:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Identify Notes on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Get an answer to an often asked question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/look-at-your-hands/ - In this video, Robert answers a common question: Should I look at my hands when I play from memory? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/look-at-your-hands.mov Wed, 2 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT 6:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Look at Your Hands When You Play From Memory on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin Learn what are the best and the worst pianos to buy https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/best-worst/ - In this video, Robert tells you what the best and the worst pianos on the market today are. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/best-worst.mov Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT 6:20 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Best and Worst Pianos to Buy, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn the difference between these pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/baby-grand-vs-grand-pianos/ - In this video, Robert tells you the differences between baby grand and grand pianos. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/baby-grand-vs-grand-pianos.mov Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT 8:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Baby Grand vs Grand Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn what are college piano sales. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/college-piano-sales/ - In this video, Robert tell you what are college piano sales and how they can help you to find cheap pianos to buy. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/college-piano-sales.mov Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT 5:23 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What are College Piano Sales?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Understand why it is important to keep learning new repertoire. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/learning-new-music/ - In this video, Robert explains why it is essential to keep learning new repertoire by showcasing Chopin's Fantasy in F Minor. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/learning-new-music.mov Wed, 5 Oct 2022 19:00:00 GMT 1:23 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do Concert Pianists Have to Keep Learning New Music?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin An important concept in piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/slower-louder/ - In this video, Robert teaches you an essential concept in piano playing that could change your approach to any piece of music. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/slower-louder.mov Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:00:00 GMT 1:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Slower Means Louder on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn the correct mindset to move to the next level https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/next-level/ - In this video, Robert explains the needed mindset to move your piano playing to the next level. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/next-level.mov Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:00:00 GMT 0:38 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Take Your Piano Playing to the Next Level, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Watch and listen to Thomas Edison's piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/edison-piano/ - In this video, Robert shows you a piano owned by Thomas Edison. Watch and listen to it, and learn the story behind it. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/edison-piano.mov Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:00:00 GMT 0:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Hear Thomas Edison's Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin An interesting and inspiring lesson https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-concert-pianists/ - In this video, Robert talks about concert pianists and what piano they have for practicing at home. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-concert-pianists.mov Wed, 7 Sep 2022 19:00:00 GMT 0:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Piano do Concert Pianists Play at Home?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Useful tips for all pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/shape/ - In this video, Robert gives you practical tips on how to keep a piano piece in shape. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/shape.mov Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:00:00 GMT 7:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How To Keep a Piano Piece in Shape, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to play softly on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-softly/ - In this video, Robert tells you the secrets of playing softly on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/playing-softly.mov Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:00:00 GMT 6:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Secrets of Playing Softly on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn what's behind playing too fast https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/play-too-fast/ - In this video, Robert tells you why you may be playing a piece too fast and what to do to tackle that. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/play-too-fast.mov Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:00:00 GMT 5:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Play Too Fast, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Make sure to learn this technique for your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/wrist-technique/ - In this video, Robert teaches you a technique that will improve your piano playing and involves the wrist. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/wrist-technique.mov Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:00:00 GMT 7:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, An Essential Wrist Technique, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn the basics of sight-reading https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/sight-reading-on-the-piano/ - In this video, Robert gives you practical tips to start mastering sight-reading on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/sight-reading-on-the-piano.mov Wed, 18 May 2022 19:00:00 GMT 6:23 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Sight-Read On the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn about this music pattern often found in music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hemiola/ - In this video, Robert talks about the "hemiola" music pattern. What is it about? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/hemiola.mov Wed, 11 May 2022 19:00:00 GMT 6:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, When Music is Off the Beat: What is Hemiola?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin A valuable tip for becoming a better musician. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/more-than-one-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you how playing different pianos helps you grow as a musician and a better pianist. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/more-than-one-piano.mov Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:00:00 GMT 6:03 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Must Play on More Than One Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An important tip to master arpeggios on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/arpeggios-rotation/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to correctly and most efficiently master arpeggios on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/arpeggios-rotation.mov Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:00:00 GMT 5:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Arpeggios: The Importance of Rotation, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn the basics of speed on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/speed-development/ - In this video, Robert talks about speed on the piano and explains a few essential concepts about it. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/speed-development.mov Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:00:00 GMT 9:29 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Develop More Speed in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin practical tips for smooth chord playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/connected-chords/ - In this video, Robert tackles chords. In particular, how to connect repeated chords smoothly. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/connected-chords.mov Wed, 9 Mar 2022 19:00:00 GMT 7:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Do You Achieve Smoothly Connected Chords on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Is buying a high-quality piano worth it? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/buying-a-steinway/ - In this video, Robert gives you valuable tips in deciding what's the right piano for you. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/buying-a-steinway.mov Wed, 2 Mar 2022 19:00:00 GMT 11:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Buy a Steinway?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn how to measure your piano skill level https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pianist-level/ - In this video, Robert tells you how to determine your piano skill level. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/pianist-level.mov Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:00:00 GMT 2:46 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Can You Determine What Level Pianist You Are?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin If you are a music teacher, you got to watch this. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-teacher-fails/ - In this video, Robert talks about the top 10 mistakes teachers can make with their students. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-teacher-fails.mov Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:00:00 GMT 11:34 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Top 10 Piano Teacher Fails, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Simple tips to improve your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/get-better-on-the-piano/ - In this video, Robert gives you a few simple and practical tips to improve your piano playing easily and fast. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/get-better-on-the-piano.mov Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT 7:26 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Get Better at Playing The Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin More Motion = Power – Less Motion = Speed https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/power-speed/ - In this video, Robert gives you some tips on improving your piano playing power and speed. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/power-speed.mov Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:00:00 GMT 5:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Achieve Power and Speed in Your Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Realizing where you have reached the point of diminishing returns. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-practice/ - In this video, Robert talks about reaching a tipping point where your piano practice needs to move to the next level. How do you understand that? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-practice.mov Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Do You Know When to Move on in Your Piano Practice?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn the best tips for fingering piano repertoire https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/fingering-tips-piano/ - In this video, Robert teaches you the basics of piano fingering. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/fingering-tips-piano.mov Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:00:00 GMT 5:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Fingering Tips for The Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin A useful video for piano teachers and piano students alike https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-lessons-fails/ - In this video, Robert lists the top reasons a piano lesson fails and how to prevent that. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/piano-lessons-fails.mov Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Top 5 Piano Lesson Fails, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin A useful technique to avoid the "hurried" effect https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-fast-slow/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to correctly play fast music on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/playing-fast-slow.mov Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:00:00 GMT 4:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How You Make Fast Piano Playing Feel Slow, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Useful tips for octave fingering https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/finger-octaves/ - In this video, Robert explains how to finger octaves on the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/finger-octaves.mov Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT 3:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Finger Octaves, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin An interesting question with a surprising answer https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/different-pianos/ - In this video, Robert discusses the different kind of pianos and how they can best be tailored to different styles of music. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/different-pianos.mov Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT 4:52 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Are There Different Pianos Made for Different Types of Music?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin A useful technique for piano players https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/easy-improvisation/ - In this video, Robert gives you some basic tips to start improvising on your piano by using diatonic seventh chords. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/easy-improvisation.mov Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT 8:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Secrets of Improvisation: Improvisation Made Easy, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Useful tips for developing your piano octaves https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/delevop-brilliant-octaves/ - In this video, Robert teaches you a technique to develop your octaves with outstanding results. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/delevop-brilliant-octaves.mov Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:00:00 GMT 14:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Develop Brilliant Octaves in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin What's the best way to play quietly on the piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/play-quietly-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about playing quietly on the piano. Is it a no-brainer, or is there more to it? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/play-quietly-piano.mov Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:00:00 GMT 8:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Quietly on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Why this technique is important for your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hands-rotation/ - In this video, Robert talks about "rotation of the hands in piano playing." What is it? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/hands-rotation.mov Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:00:00 GMT 4:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Importance of the Rotation of the Hands in Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Useful advice on how to play like the great pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-play-smoothly/ - In this video, Robert helps you achieve smoothness in your piano playing. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/how-to-play-smoothly.mov Wed, 8 Sep 2021 19:00:00 GMT 5:36 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Smoothly on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to improve consistency in your musical performance https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/solidify-musical-performance/ - In this video, Robert gives you useful tips about how to solidify your musical performance by talking about Chopin's Mazurkas and Liszt's Sonata in B minor. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/solidify-musical-performance.mov Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:00:00 GMT 40:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How To Solidify Your Musical Performance, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Useful tips for playing in a concert hall https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/project-hall/ - In this video, Robert tells you how different it is to play in a concert hall compared to a regular room and gives you useful tips on how to take advantage of that. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/project-hall.mov Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:00:00 GMT 7:39 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Project Your Piano Playing in a Hall, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Discover why your left hand is usually larger than your right hand https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bigger-hand/ - In this video, Robert explains why the left hand is usually larger than the right hand, with a focus on hand reach and extension. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/bigger-hand.mov Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:01 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why is Your Left Hand Bigger Than Your Right Hand?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn how to approach and practice a new piece https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-practice-a-new-piece/ - In this new in-depth video, Robert teaches you how to practice a new piece on the piano by focusing on the Mazurka in A-flat Op. 24 No. 3 by Chopin. Enjoy this virtual lesson! https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/how-to-practice-a-new-piece.mov Wed, 4 Aug 2021 19:00:00 GMT 21:24 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Practice a New Piece on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin A useful technique for piano players https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/secret-of-lifting/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to start with the first note of a piece using lifting. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/secret-of-lifting.mov Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:27 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Start a Piece: The Secret of Lifting, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Interview with Bob Friedman https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/steinway-hunter/ - In this video, Robert interviews Bob Friedman, a piano technician and "Steinway hunter." Watch to find out what this means! https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/steinway-hunter.mov Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:00:00 GMT 29:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Man of 1,000 Steinways: The Steinway Hunter!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Discover how the pedal adds to Chopin's music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/chopin-without-the-pedal/ - In this video, Robert explores how Chopin's repertoire changes without the sustain pedal. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/chopin-without-the-pedal.mov Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:00:00 GMT 9:26 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Does Chopin Sound Like Without the Pedal?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Delving into an important technique on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedal-on-piano/ - In this video, Robert gives you the basics of how to use the piano pedal. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/pedal-on-piano.mov Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:00:00 GMT 5:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Use the Pedal on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Helpful techniques for all pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bring-out-melody/ - In this video, Robert gives you three tips to bring out the melody while playing the piano. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/bring-out-melody.mov Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:00:00 GMT 8:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 3 Ways to Bring out the Melody in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin An interesting comparison https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/upright-vs-grand/ - In this video, Robert plays the same piece on an upright piano and a grand piano. Can you tell which one is which? https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/upright-vs-grand.mov Wed, 9 Jun 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Upright VS Grand - Can You Hear the Difference?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An interesting answer to a seemingly simple question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/steinway-chinese/ - In this video, Robert talks about whether you can hear the difference between a Steinway and a Chinese piano. The answer is not as obvious as you may think! https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/steinway-chinese.mov Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:00 GMT 11:52 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Steinway VS Chinese Piano - Can You Hear the Difference?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Valuable advice for piano players https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/avoid-injury-in-piano/ - In this video, Robert discusses pain in piano playing and how to mitigate it. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/avoid-injury-in-piano.mov Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:00 GMT 7:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Avoid Injury in Piano Playing: Is Pain OK?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Debunking common misconceptions of classical music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/classical-music-myths/ - In this video, Robert explains certain myths about classical music and why they are not really true. https://vsmpodcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/robert/classical-music-myths.mov Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:00 GMT 7:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 5 Classical Music Myths, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin A useful technique for piano players https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/raised-fingers/ - In this video, Robert explains why you should practice the piano with raised fingers. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/raised-fingers.mov Wed, 12 May 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:20 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Importance of Practicing With Raised Fingers, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An interesting discussion https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/even-number-octaves/ - In this video, Robert gives you historical background about the piano to answer this question. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/even-number-octaves.mov Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT 10:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Aren't Keyboards Divided Into an Even Number of Octaves?, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin A look into an effective piano technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hands-crossed/ - In this video, Robert demonstrates the advantages of playing the piano with your hands crossed. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hands-crossed.mov Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:05 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Should Play The Piano With Your Hands Crossed, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Discussion about music conservators https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/conservator/ - In this video, Robert goes in depth about piano conservation. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/conservator.mov Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT 5:19 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, EXTREME Instrument Restoration: What is a Conservator?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Interesting distinctions https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/practicing-piano-different/ - In this video, Robert illustrates the ways in which the piano is different from other instruments. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/practicing-piano-different.mov Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT 8:19 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Practicing the Piano is Different From Other Instruments, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Advice for piano players https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/finger-staccato/ - In this video, Robert illuminates you on the finger staccato technique, which is useful to know for all pianists. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/finger-staccato.mov Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:23 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Finger Staccato Technique on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover the best fingers to use for trills on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/best-trill-fingers/ - In this video, Robert tells you what the best fingers to use for trills on the piano are. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/best-trill-fingers.mov Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT 4:03 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Are The BEST Trill Fingers?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Useful tips for old pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/great-bass-sound/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to improve the bass sounds out of an old piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/great-bass-sound.mov Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT 4:16 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Get Great Bass Sound out of Your Old Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Useful tips to improve your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/cement-corrections/ - In this video, Robert gives advice on how to lock in corrections in piano playing so you don't remake the same mistakes. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/cement-corrections.mov Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:31 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Cement Corrections in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Handy tips for pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/speed-lightness/ - In this video, Robert gives you simple techniques for quick, light piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/speed-lightness.mov Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT 6:20 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Achieve Speed and Lightness in Your Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Avoid these mistakes to improve your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/worst-practice-habits/ - In this video, Robert informs you of mistakes to avoid in your piano practice that you may not even be aware of. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/worst-practice-habits.mov Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT 10:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The 3 Worst Piano Practice Habits, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin What are the requirements to become a concert pianis? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/concert-pianist/ - In this video, Robert discusses how to become a concert pianist. What are the requisites? Can anyone become a concert pianist? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/concert-pianist.mov Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT 7:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Become a Concert Pianist, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Interesting insight on Vladimir Horowitz https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/horowitz/ - In this video, Robert shares his experiences with one of the greatest pianists of all time. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/horowitz.mov Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT 17:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What I Learned From Horowitz, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin The differences between used and new pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/used-vs-new/ - In this video, Robert compares used and new pianos and talks about the value of buying used pianos. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/used-vs-new.mov Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:00:00 GMT 5:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Used Pianos VS. New Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Why the piano is different from other instruments https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/flawed-instrument/ - In this video, Robert explains why the piano can be considered a flawed instrument. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/flawed-instrument.mov Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:00:00 GMT 6:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Piano is a Flawed Instrument!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Useful tips for anyone who uses glasses to read music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/glasses-for-piano/ - In this video, Robert provides tips that are useful if you use glasses to read music. If you are looking to buy a new pair of glasses, this is the perfect video for you. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/glasses-for-piano.mov Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Glasses Made for Reading Music at the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin How different is the approach to a computer compared to a piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pianos-vs-computers/ - In this video, Robert talks about how different it can be to approach a piano compared to a computer. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pianos-vs-computers.mov Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:00:00 GMT 5:30 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Problem Solving: Piano VS Computers, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how playing the piano can be that easy https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-like-walking/ - In this video, Robert gives you a the simplest and more natural approach to piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/playing-like-walking.mov Wed, 9 Dec 2020 19:00:00 GMT 5:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Playing the Piano is Like Learning to Walk, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin A great approach to Chopin's repertoire https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/my-first-chopin/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to approach Frederic Chopin's music, starting with his beautiful Prelude in E minor. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/my-first-chopin.mov Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT 8:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, My First Chopin - Prelude in E minor, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to tune your piano! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-tune-your-piano-1/ - In this video, Robert gives you directions on how to tune your own piano. Is that something you can really do yourself? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-tune-your-piano-1.mov Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT 14:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Tune Your Own Piano: Part I, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Take your playing to the next level with this useful tip https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-without-looking/ - In this video, Robert gives you tips on how to play the piano without looking at your hands. Can you do it? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/playing-without-looking.mov Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:46 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play the Piano Without Looking at Your Hands, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Is this really possible? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/learning-while-sleeping/ - In this video, Robert discusses the idea of learning the piano while sleeping. Is that really possible? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/learning-while-sleeping.mov Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:15 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can you learn the piano while sleeping?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn more about the latest digital piano technologies https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/digital-vs-acoustic/ - In this video, Robert discusses the newest technologies behind digital pianos. Can they be better than acoustic pianos? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/digital-vs-acoustic.mov Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Are Digital Pianos Better Than Acoustic Pianos?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn what makes a pianist unique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pianists-sound-the-same/ - In this video, Robert talks about what makes a pianist unique. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pianists-sound-the-same.mov Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:00:00 GMT 6:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do Pianists All Sound the Same?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin A compelling way to approach piano practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/the-80-20-rule/ - In this video, Robert talks about the 80/20 rule applied to piano practice. What is it? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/the-80-20-rule.mov Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:34 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Productive Tip for Practicing the Piano: The 80/20 Rule, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Discover what may bring you playing too fast https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-too-fast/ - In this video, Robert talks about practicing your piano at a slow tempo. What is the best approach? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/playing-too-fast.mov Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Are You Playing the Piano Too Fast?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover the secret to never give up on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/giving-up/ - In this video, Robert gives you some unique tips that will prevent you from giving up on your piano practice. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/giving-up.mov Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Give Up When Practicing the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Practical tips to reach your piano playing goals https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/setting-goals/ - In this video, Robert talks about goals. How can setting them help with your piano learning? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/setting-goals.mov Wed, 9 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:06 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Setting Goals in Your Piano Practice, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin If you are interested in more high-quality piano content, watch this video https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/take-the-poll/ - In this video, Robert asks you to fill a poll for upcoming high-quality piano lessons. Take the poll today! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/take-the-poll.mov Wed, 2 Sep 2020 19:00:00 GMT 1:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, You Have a Voice! Take the Poll!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin A useful, time-saving technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/saving-time/ - In this video, Robert gives you a basic concept that will help you save a lot of time during piano practice. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/saving-time.mov Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:52 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Save Vast Amounts of Time Practicing the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin A useful, time-saving technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/saving-time/ - In this video, Robert gives you a basic concept that will help you save a lot of time during piano practice. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/saving-time.mov Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:52 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Save Vast Amounts of Time Practicing the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin How to approach the piano keyboard https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/importance-of-fingers/ - In this video, Robert talks about approaching the piano keyboard with your arm, wrist, and fingers. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/importance-of-fingers.mov Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Importance of Fingers on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Test your piano knowledge with this short quiz https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-quiz/ - In this video, Robert tests your piano knowledge with 5 simple questions. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-quiz.mov Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:00:00 GMT 10:38 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Piano Quiz - How Much Do You Know About the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin If you own or plan to own a piano keyboard, this video is for you. https://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? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/portable-piano-expression.mov Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:00:00 GMT 6:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Play Expressively on a Portable Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Discover the key to answering this question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/stretch-hands/ - In this video, Robert discusses a basic concept that will unequivocally answer this question. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/stretch-hands.mov Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Stretch Your Hands For the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn three important tips to improve your piano technique with scales https://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. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/practicing-scales.mov Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:00:00 GMT 8:24 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 3 Tips For Practicing Scales, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Useful tips to help with your piano fingering https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-fingering-problems/ - In this video, Robert tells you a story that will help with your piano fingering. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-fingering-problems.mov Wed, 8 Jul 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Solve Your Piano Fingering Problems, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Robert is now giving private-online lessons https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/robert-lessons/ - Interested in taking lessons online with Robert Estrin? Watch this video to find out more about it! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/robert-lessons.mov Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:55 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, You Can Take Private Piano Lessons With Robert Estrin!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn why you should practice scales this way https://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! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/two-octaves-apart-scales.mov Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Should Practice Scales Two Octaves Apart, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An interesting video during the pandemic https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/disinfect-keys/ - In this video, Robert talks about disinfecting your piano keyboard. Do you really need to do that? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/disinfect-keys.mov Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:39 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do You Need to Disinfect the Keys on Your Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin And interesting answer to an interesting question https://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. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/wearing-gloves.mov Wed, 3 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:17 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Play the Piano While Wearing Gloves?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn about some of the differences among pianos https://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? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/soft-pedal-difference.mov Wed, 27 May 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:20 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Does a Soft Pedal Make No Difference on Some Pianos?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin A dive into piano mechanics https://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? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/heavy-action.mov Wed, 20 May 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Can A Piano With A Heavy Action Feel Light?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to address the popular "one-hand" piano practice https://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? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/one-hand.mov Wed, 13 May 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Learn to Play The Piano One Hand at a Time?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn an interesting yet powerful piano practice technique https://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? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/contrary-motion.mov Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT 2:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Practice Scales in Contrary Motion?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Useful tips for all pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/right-fingerings/ - In this video, Robert talks about fingerings on the piano with unique and valuable insights. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/right-fingerings.mov Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT 5:38 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Is the Right Fingering on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Interesting insights for instruments without dynamics touch https://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." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/no-dynamics.mov Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT 7:35 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Bring Out Notes on a Keyboard with No Dynamics?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn about one of the differences between pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedals/ - In this video, Robert shows how different pedals can be on different pianos. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pedals.mov Wed, 8 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do All Piano Pedals Feel The Same?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin A useful video for all piano learners https://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. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/wrong-piano-teacher.mov Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:00:00 GMT 5:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 5 Signs You Have the Wrong Piano Teacher, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover why ragtime music is harder than other repertoire https://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. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hard-to-play-ragtime.mov Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:00:00 GMT 6:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why is it So Hard to Sight-Read Ragtime Music?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin A useful tip for anyone who owns a piano https://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. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-serial-number.mov Wed, 4 Mar 2020 19:00:00 GMT 6:16 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Do You Find the Serial Number on Your Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Discover what the average life of a piano is https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-life/ - In this video, Robert talks about how long a piano can last. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-life.mov Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:27 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Long Does a Piano Last?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Good advice for anyone who owns a piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/place-piano-home/ - In this video, Robert discusses the often hard decision of where to place a piano in your home. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/place-piano-home.mov Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Where to Place a Piano in Your Home, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An interesting tip for all pianists! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/understimating-yourself/ - In this video, Robert talks about a very interesting mindset that can help improving your piano performance a great deal. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/understimating-yourself.mov Wed, 29 Jan 2020 19:00:00 GMT 4:35 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why You Must Underestimate Yourself When Practicing the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin An interesting concept to improve your musical interpretation https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/surfing/ - In this video, Robert talks about "waves" in piano playing...what does that mean? Watch the video to find out. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/surfing.mov Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:00:00 GMT 7:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Surfing on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Discover how playing the piano can help to cure your depression https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/depression/ - In this video, Robert shows you how playing the piano can help cure depression and many other psychological issues. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/depression.mov Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:00:00 GMT 5:06 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can Playing the Piano Ease Depression?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover the truth behind this statement https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-smarter/ - In this video, Robert answers a simple question: can playing the piano make you smarter? Watch the video to find out! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-smarter.mov Wed, 8 Jan 2020 19:00:00 GMT 3:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can Playing the Piano Make You Smarter?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to balance intellect with emotions https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/two-brains-in-music/ - In this video, Robert talks about the the "intellectual" and "emotional" sides of the brain. They can actually be considered like two different brains, and you can leverage that to improve your music playing to the next level. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/two-brains-in-music.mov Wed, 25 Dec 2019 19:00:00 GMT 7:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Two Brains in Music, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn the secrets of slurs on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/slur-in-the-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about playing slurs on a piano. Is it really impossible to perform a "slur" on a piano? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/slur-in-the-piano.mov Wed, 25 Dec 2019 19:00:00 GMT 4:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why is a Slur Impossible on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin The answer is yes, but with some implications https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tune-piano-online/ - In this video, Robert answer a very simple question: Can you learn to tune a piano online? Despite the answer being a sounding "yes," the implications could give you a different answer. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/tune-piano-online.mov Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:00:00 GMT 3:38 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Learn to Tune a Piano Online?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An important lesson for the piano enthusiast https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/misleading-piano-terms/ - In this video, Robert talks about the piano world and how often we are misled by the industry, shops, schools, and more. Pianists, beware! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/misleading-piano-terms.mov Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:00:00 GMT 11:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, 5 Misleading Piano Terms, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin A useful tip to improve your piano technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-pencil/ - In this video, Robert gives you some new, interesting tips to improve your piano technique by "using a pencil." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-pencil.mov Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:46 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Play the Piano with a Pencil?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin What does this interesting question mean? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/play-to-the-room/ - In this video, Robert tells you what "playing the piano to the room" means and the interesting and practical aspects of it. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/play-to-the-room.mov Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:00:00 GMT 2:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Piano to the Room, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn more about spinets compared to pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/spinet/ - In this video, Robert talks about spinets, giving you useful information about them. Are they better than a piano? Why would you want to play them? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/spinet.mov Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:00:00 GMT 2:56 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, When is a Spinet Piano the Best Piano for You?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Is that reality or myth? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/more-sustain/ - In this video, Robert answers this question: Do out of tune pianos have more sustain? Watch this video to find out. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/more-sustain.mov Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:00:00 GMT 2:42 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can an Out of Tune Piano Have More Sustain?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin What are the challenges? What are the differences? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/popular-music/ - In this video, Robert answers an interesting question: "Can a Classical Pianist Play Popular Music?" The answer is simpler than you may think! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/popular-music.mov Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:00:00 GMT 4:46 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can a Classical Pianist Play Popular Music?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin How does memory work when playing the piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/muscle-memory/ - In this video, Robert talks about using memory while playing the piano. Can that be considered real "muscle memory?" https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/muscle-memory.mov Wed, 9 Oct 2019 19:00:00 GMT 4:08 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is there Muscle Memory in Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An important tip to improve your practice with and without the use of the pedal https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedal-during-practice/ - In this video, Robert tells you when to use and when not to use the pedal during practice. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pedal-during-practice.mov Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:00:00 GMT 7:55 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, When to Add the Pedal in Your Piano Practice, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin If you love the piano, you want to know this! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/steinway-problems/ - In this video, Robert talks about a unique and peculiar characteristic of some Steinway pianos. If you love the piano, you may want to know about this! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/steinway-problems.mov Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Unique Problems With Steinway Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin is there an answer to this basic question? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/best-way-to-learn-piano/ - In this video, Robert discusses what's the best way to learn piano... is there actually a "best" way? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/best-way-to-learn-piano.mov Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:48 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is the Best Way to Learn Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Useful tips to put together your hands on a piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hands-together/ - In this video, Robert tells you the best approach and method to put together your hands on a piano in order to avoid pitfalls. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hands-together.mov Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:00:00 GMT 6:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Hands Together on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to use the soft pedal on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/soft-pedal-secrets/ - In this video, Robert gives you some tips for using the soft-pedal (the piano's left pedal) efficiently, creating interesting and impressive effects. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/soft-pedal-secrets.mov Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:05 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Secrets of the Soft Pedal on Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An important technique to master for any pianist https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/secrets-of-piano-voicing/ - In this video, Robert teaches you what "piano voicing" is and how to use it for your piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/secrets-of-piano-voicing.mov Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Secrets of Piano Voicing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin A very interesting topic for anyone playing the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hearing-loss/ - In this video, Robert talks about the possibility of losing hearing capacity by playing the piano. Can that really happen? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hearing-loss.mov Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:00:00 GMT 3:38 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can Playing the Piano Cause Hearing Loss?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn the essential requirements for a piano audition https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-audition/ - In this video, Robert tells you what the basic requirements for a successful piano audition are, whether it be for applying to a music conservatory or anything else. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-audition.mov Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:34 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Piano Audition Requirements, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn about this important aspect of piano expression https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/fast-vs-loud/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to manage speed vs loudness in your piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/fast-vs-loud.mov Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:00:00 GMT 4:03 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Fast Versus Loud Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn the distinctive tracts of these two music styles https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/waltz-vs-mazurka/ - In this video, Robert shows you what makes a waltz different from a mazurka. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/waltz-vs-mazurka.mov Wed, 1 May 2019 19:00:00 GMT 11:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What's the Difference Between a Waltz and a Mazurka?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn how to approach the second movement of the sonatina https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/kuhlau2/ - In this second video, Robert teaches you how to approach the second movement, Vivace, of the beautiful Sonatina Op. 55 No. 1 by Kuhlau. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/kuhlau2.mov Wed, 2 Aug 2017 19:00:00 GMT 7:31 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to approach Kuhlau Sonatina Op. 55 No. 1 - Part II, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin How easy is to tune a piano yourself? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tune-your-own-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you how you can tune your own piano. Is that something easy to do? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/tune-your-own-piano.mov Wed, 2 Aug 2017 19:00:00 GMT 3:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Tune Your Own Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin How easy is to sigh sing intervals? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-sight-sing-intervals/ - In this video, Robert tackles intervals and how to sing them at first sight! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-sight-sing-intervals.mov Wed, 2 Aug 2017 19:00:00 GMT 3:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Sight Sing Intervals, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Discover different kinds of keyboards and musical notation https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/alternative-keyboards/ - In this video, Robert talks about different types of keyboards and music notation, with interesting and often unknown insights taken from the historical evolution of the piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/alternative-keyboards.mov Wed, 26 Jul 2017 19:00:00 GMT 5:35 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Alternative Keyboards and Types of Notation, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to approach this beautiful piano sonatina https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/kuhlau1/ - In this first of 2 videos, Robert teaches you how to approach the beginning of the beautiful Sonatina Op. 55 No. 1 by Kuhlau. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/kuhlau1.mov Wed, 5 Jul 2017 19:00:00 GMT 9:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to approach Kuhlau Sonatina Op. 55 No. 1 - Part I, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn the difference between a simple piano tuner and a real piano technician https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tuner-vs-technician/ - In this video, Robert answers this very specific question: What's the difference between a piano tuner and a piano technician? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/tuner-vs-technician.mov Wed, 14 Jun 2017 19:00:00 GMT 2:48 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Tuner Vs. Technician, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn how to approach Etude No. 5 - Innocence https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/burgmuller5/ - In this new video, part of the previous series on Burgmuller's 25 Studies (Op. 100) for piano, Robert teaches you how to approach Etude No. 5, titled "Innocence." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/burgmuller5.mov Wed, 7 Jun 2017 19:00:00 GMT 6:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Burgmuller's Studies - Part 5, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to play legato octaves on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/legato-octaves/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to play legato octave passages on the piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/legato-octaves.mov Wed, 31 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT 3:36 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Legato Octaves, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin If you have an old piano, this video is for you https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/restore-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about piano restoration and its involved cost. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/restore-piano.mov Wed, 17 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT 3:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Much Does it Cost to Restore a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to move a piano safely and easily https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-move/ - In this video, Robert talks about the issues involved with moving a piano. If you're thinking of buying a new piano, or moving one you already have, this video may be for you. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-move.mov Wed, 10 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT 2:18 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Long Does it Take to Move a Piano Across the USA?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn how to approach Etude No. 15 - Ballade https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/burgmuller4/ - In this new video, part of the previous 3-part series on Burgmuller's 25 Studies (Op. 100) for piano, Robert teaches you how to approach Etude No. 15, titled "Ballade." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/burgmuller4.mov Wed, 3 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT 13:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Burgmuller's Studies - Part 4, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover how many different parts pianos can have https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-parts/ - In this video, Robert talks about piano mechanics and tells you how many parts there are in a piano. The number will amaze you! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-parts.mov Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:00:00 GMT 2:03 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Many Parts are There on a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin What factors, besides size, should be considered when choosing a piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/right-piano-size/ - In this video, Robert talks about choosing a piano that's the right fit for your home. Is size the only aspect that matters? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/right-piano-size.mov Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:00:00 GMT 2:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is the Right Size Piano for Your Home?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn some interesting facts about the piano keyboard https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/keyboard-height/ - In this video, Robert addresses whether all piano keyboards are the same height. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/keyboard-height.mov Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:00:00 GMT 1:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Are All Piano Keyboards the Same Height?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Very important tips and tricks to improve your piano fingering https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/essential-fingerings/ - In this video, Robert gives you a few tips and tricks to improve your piano fingering a great deal, with practical examples taken from popular compositions of the classical piano repertoire. A must to watch! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/essential-fingerings.mov Wed, 5 Apr 2017 19:00:00 GMT 8:03 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Essentials of Fingering, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Are there pianos with more than 88 keys? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/most-amount-keys/ - In this video, Robert talks about piano keyboards with an interesting historical background, and he will answer a question: Are there pianos with more than 88 keys? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/most-amount-keys.mov Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMT 2:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What's the Greatest Number of Keys on a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn this interesting and unique piano technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/extreme-voicing/ - In this video, Robert teaches you about "Extreme Voicing" on the piano, and how this unique technique can improve your piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/extreme-voicing.mov Wed, 8 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMT 5:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is Extreme Voicing on the Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An important concept to master music practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ocean/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to play the famous Ocean Etude by Chopin. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/ocean.mov Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT 5:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Ocean Etude Op. 25 No. 12 by Chopin, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin The second part of the "Music Pollution" series https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/music-pollution-2/ - In this second video answering the question, "What is Music Pollution?", Robert dives more deeply into the concept and the many opinions about it. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/music-pollution-2.mov Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT 6:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is Music Pollution? Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin An important concept to master music practice https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ocean/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to play the famous Ocean Etude by Chopin. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/ocean.mov Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT 5:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Ocean Etude Op. 25 No. 12 by Chopin, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Discover why, in the past, keyboard instrument key colors were reversed https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/reversed-keys/ - In this video, Robert gives you a very interesting piano history lesson by answering a common question: Why did keyboards of the past have white keys and black keys reversed? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/reversed-keys.mov Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT 2:16 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Were the White Keys and Black Keys on the Piano Eventually Reversed?, pianist, piano questions, Robert Estrin Discover different kinds of benches and their characteristics https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/benches/ - In this video, Robert talks about benches and how important they are for piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/benches.mov Wed, 1 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT 3:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Importance of the Bench, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Discover the best piano sitting position https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/sit-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you how to properly sit at the piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/sit-piano.mov Wed, 1 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT 5:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Sit at the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin A not-easy answer to a pretty common question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/yamaha-vs-kawai/ - In this video, Robert talks about the differences and similarities of the two most famous Japanese piano brands. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/yamaha-vs-kawai.mov Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:00:00 GMT 3:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Yamaha Pianos Vs. Kawai Pianos - Which is Better?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Is there anything you need to know to protect your piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-cover/ - In this video, Robert gives you some tips about protecting your piano by covering it... but is this really necessary? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-cover.mov Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:00:00 GMT 2:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should you Cover Your Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn the famous "Easy" Sonata by Beethoven https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/easy-sonata/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to approach the simple, yet beautiful, Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 by Beethoven. Despite being known as the "Easy" sonata, it isn't really that easy... https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/easy-sonata.mov Wed, 4 Jan 2017 19:00:00 GMT 7:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Beethoven's Sonata Op. 49 No. 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Celebrating Robert Estrin's Dad's birthday and his Steinway https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/father-Steinway/ - In this video, Robert commemorates his dad's birthday by remembering his Steinway piano and the story around it. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/father-Steinway.mov Wed, 4 Jan 2017 19:00:00 GMT 4:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, My Father's Steinway, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn more about the piano fallboard and how to handle it properly https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/fallboard/ - In this video, Robert talks about the often forgotten "fallboard"... what is it, and how is it properly handled? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/fallboard.mov Wed, 28 Dec 2016 19:00:00 GMT 2:29 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Close the Fallboard on Your Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Enjoy this exclusive interview with the famous pianist, George Ko https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/george-ko-interview/ - In this video, Robert interviews pianist, George Ko, and discusses the challenges of selecting a piano for a concert performance. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/george-ko-interview.mov Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:00:00 GMT 29:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Interview with pianist George Ko: Selecting a Piano for a Performance, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin Learn what's "Extreme Rubato" and how play it. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/extreme-rubato/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to approach "extreme" rubato on the Chopin's beautiful Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/extreme-rubato.mov Wed, 7 Dec 2016 19:00:00 GMT 4:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play "Extreme" Rubato, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn where pianos are most popular in the world https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pianos-china/ - In this video, Robert talks about his recent visit to China. He discusses the strength of the piano industry in China, as well as how even more so than in the rest of the world, the piano is a very popular instrument among the general public. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pianos-china.mov Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:42 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Where are Pianos Most Popular?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn more about the possible benefits of the ivory-touch https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/fake-ivory-keys/ - In this video, Robert talks about "fake" ivory keys and how they could be beneficial in some way... but are they? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/fake-ivory-keys.mov Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:00:00 GMT 2:26 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Fake Ivory Keys?!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn more about these unique pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/four-pedals/ - In this video, Robert talks about those few pianos with four pedals, and discusses the purpose of the fourth pedal. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/four-pedals.mov Wed, 9 Nov 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:19 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, A Piano with Four Pedals?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin How to approach the second movement of the Sonatina No. 1 https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/clementi2/ - In this second video of the 3-part series, Robert tackles the second movement of the first sonatina. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/clementi2.mov Wed, 2 Nov 2016 19:00:00 GMT 9:19 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Clementi's Sonatinas Op. 36 - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn the concept of "quiet hand" in piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/quiet-hands/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to use this very unique technique to reach new levels of expressiveness in your piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/quiet-hands.mov Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:39 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is a "Quiet Hand" in Piano Playing?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn how to avoid scams in the piano market https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-scams/ - In this video, Robert reveals and warns you about some of the top scams in the piano market. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-scams.mov Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:00:00 GMT 8:44 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Top 5 Piano Scams - Piano Buyers Beware!, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to approach the famous Sonatinas by Clementi https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/clementi1/ - In this first video of a 3-part series, Robert teaches you how to approach and master the first Sonatina Op. 36 by Muzio Clementi. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/clementi1.mov Wed, 5 Oct 2016 19:00:00 GMT 7:38 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Clementi's Sonatinas Op. 36 - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn what kind of piano is exactly a Concert Grand compared to other "grands" https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/concert-grand/ - In this video, Robert tells you the difference between a Concert Grand Piano and a regular Grand Piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/concert-grand.mov Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:00:00 GMT 5:19 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is a Concert Grand Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin earn how to improve your musical approach to this beautiful Prelude by Chopin https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/Prelude4-Advanced/ - In this video, Robert gives you an advanced approach to interpreting one of the most beautiful Preludes by Frederic Chopin. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/Prelude4-Advanced.mov Wed, 7 Sep 2016 19:00:00 GMT 10:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Tutorial on Prelude No.4 in E minor - Advanced Approach, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Discover the life of a modern concert pianist https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/jeffrey-beigel/ - In this video, Robert interviews Jeffrey Beigel, a young, well-known concert pianist who gives you an idea of how interesting the life of a concert pianist is nowadays. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/jeffrey-beigel.mov Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:00:00 GMT 24:29 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Interview with Pianist Jeffrey Beigel, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn about this interesting piano technology https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/duplex/ - In this video, Robert talks about "Duplex Scaling" and why it is an important feature of piano technology. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/duplex.mov Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is Duplex Scaling?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Simple exercises to improve your finger strength https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/strength/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to build your finger strength technique. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/strength.mov Wed, 3 Aug 2016 19:00:00 GMT 4:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Strength Building Technique, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn when to tune your piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-often-tune-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about how frequently a piano needs to be tuned; which, of course, depends on several factors. Watch this video to understand really how often you need to tune your piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-often-tune-piano.mov Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:00:00 GMT 2:43 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Often Do you have to Tune a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn the different ways piano plates are made today https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-plates/ - In this video, Robert talks about piano plates and how they are made in modern pianos. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-plates.mov Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:00:00 GMT 2:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How are Piano Plates Made?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn how to approach Etude No. 3 - La Pastorale https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/burgmuller3/ - In this third video of the 3-part series on Burgmuller's 25 Studies (Op. 10) for piano, Robert teaches you how to approach Etude No. 3, titled "La Pastorale." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/burgmuller3.mov Wed, 6 Jul 2016 19:00:00 GMT 9:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Burgmuller's Studies - Part 3, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin A not-so-easy answer to a very common question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/expensive-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about expensive pianos and why they are so highly priced. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/expensive-piano.mov Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:00:00 GMT 5:26 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why Would You Buy an Expensive Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover this important fact about pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/straight-strung/ - In this video, Robert gives you some piano history by talking about how the arrangement of strings inside a piano has changed in the past 200 years. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/straight-strung.mov Wed, 8 Jun 2016 19:00:00 GMT 2:05 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is a Straight Strung Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to approach Etude No. 2 - Arabesque https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/burgmuller2/ - In this second video of a multi-part series, Robert teaches you how to approach the Etude No. 2, titled "L' Arabesque", from the 25 Easy and Progressive Studies Op. 100 by Friedrich Johann Franz Burgmuller. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/burgmuller2.mov Wed, 1 Jun 2016 19:00:00 GMT 11:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Burgmuller's Studies - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn about this unique piano technology https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/resonator/ - In this video, Robert talks about a technology developed by Mason and Hamlin Pianos back in 1902. The technology is still unique to that piano brand and not found on any other piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/resonator.mov Wed, 25 May 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is a Tension Resonator System?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin A not-so-easy answer to a common question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-tuning/ - In this video, Robert tells you how much it can cost to tune a piano. The answer is not as easy as you may expect. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-tuning.mov Wed, 11 May 2016 19:00:00 GMT 4:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Much Does a Piano Tuning Cost?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn a basic approach to the Etude No. 1 by Burgmuller https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/burgmuller1/ - In this first video of a multi-part series, Robert teaches you how to approach the Etude No. 1, titled "The Candeur", from the 25 Easy and Progressive Studies Op. 100 by Friedrich Johann Franz Burgmuller. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/burgmuller1.mov Wed, 4 May 2016 19:00:00 GMT 8:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Burgmuller's Studies - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Understand how the age of a piano effects its worth. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/old-piano/ - In this video, Robert gives you some guidelines to understand whether an old piano should be thrown away, or can instead simply be restored and still be "playable." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/old-piano.mov Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can a Piano be Too Old?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn how an upright piano can also be a grand https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/upright-grand-pianos/ - In this video, Robert talks about pianos that are undoubtedly upright, but their large size allows the production of sound comparable, or even greater, to sound produced by grand pianos. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/upright-grand-pianos.mov Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:00:00 GMT 2:38 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is an Upright Grand Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn three basic ways of producing tone on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tone-production/ - In this video, Robert talks about "tone production" on the piano. What does that mean? Watch the video below to find out! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/tone-production.mov Wed, 6 Apr 2016 19:00:00 GMT 7:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Three Secrets of Tone Production on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Are your old ivory piano keys worth anything? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ivory-keys-value/ - In this video, Robert answers a simple viewer question: Are ivory piano keys worth anything? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/ivory-keys-value.mov Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:00:00 GMT 1:56 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Are Ivory Piano Keys Worth Anything?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn more about pianos with less keys. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/88-keys-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about pianos with less than 88 keys by giving you some interesting insights about them. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/88-keys-piano.mov Wed, 9 Mar 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:04 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do You Need 88 Keys on a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn how to tackle the most difficult passage of Sonata K457 https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/mozart-K457/ - In this video, Robert explains how to approach Sonata K 457 by Mozart, in particular the fast-note passage in the second movement. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/mozart-K457.mov Wed, 2 Mar 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Mozart's Sonata K 457, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn more about your piano's mechanics https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-actions/ - In this video, Robert gives you insights about your piano's inner mechanics, focusing on piano actions and how their performance can be affected by the age of your piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-actions.mov Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do Piano Actions Get Lighter with Age?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Some good advice in deciding to buy an upright piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/upright-pianos-pros-cons/ - In this video, Robert sheds some light on the pros and cons of upright pianos. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/upright-pianos-pros-cons.mov Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Avoid Buying an Upright Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn about US presidents and pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/white-house/ - In this video, Robert talks about "pianos at the White House". Just in time for this upcoming Presidents' Day's celebration! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/white-house.mov Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is There a Piano in The White House?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to approach the Invention No. 4 by Johann Sebastian Bach https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/inventions3/ - In this third video, Robert approaches the Invention No. 4 in D minor from the Two Part Inventions by Johann Sebastian Bach. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/inventions3.mov Wed, 3 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Bach's Two Part Inventions - Part 3, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn about the so-called A440 https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/A440/ - In this video, Robert tells you about an A440 and what it means in music and for your piano tuning. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/A440.mov Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:00:00 GMT 3:42 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What does A440 mean?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn more about unfamiliar, exotic piano brands https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/unkown-brand-piano/ - In this video, Robert doesn't talk about Steinway, Yamaha, or Kawai pianos. Instead, he focuses on those not-so-well-known piano brands you might have never heard of. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/unkown-brand-piano.mov Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:00:00 GMT 2:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Buy a Piano from a Brand You've Never Heard of?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn how to approach the Invention No. 8 by Johann Sebastian Bach https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/inventions2/ - In this second video of a 3-part series, Robert approaches the Invention No. 8 in F major from the Two Part Inventions by Johann Sebastian Bach. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/inventions2.mov Wed, 6 Jan 2016 19:00:00 GMT 4:08 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Bach's Two Part Inventions - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin How can this concept be applied to a piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/broken-in/ - In this video, Robert answers an interesting question from a viewer which will give you some insights on how a piano changes during its lifetime, and how you can cope with these changes. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/broken-in.mov Wed, 23 Dec 2015 19:00:00 GMT 3:35 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Does a New Piano Need to be Broken In?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An answer to an interesting question among piano owners. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/three-pedals/ - In this video, Robert tells you about the three piano pedals, and how and why they are different between grand pianos and upright pianos. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/three-pedals.mov Wed, 9 Dec 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do You Need Three Pedals on a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to approach one of the most famous keyboard works by Bach https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/inventions1/ - In this first video of a 3-part series, Robert teaches you how to approach the famous and beautiful Two Part Inventions by Johann Sebastian Bach. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/inventions1.mov Wed, 2 Dec 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:06 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Bach's Two Part Inventions - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn the objective differences between these two kinds of pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/digital/ - In this video, Robert gives you the pros and cons of digital and traditional upright pianos. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/digital.mov Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT 3:06 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Digital Pianos Vs. Upright Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to manage the power of your thumbs https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/thumbs/ - In this video, Robert talks about how to manage the power of the thumbs compared to the other fingers. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/thumbs.mov Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Challenge of the Thumbs, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Second part about approaching Chopin's Ballade in G minor https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ballade2/ - In this second video of a 2-part series, Robert talks further about how to approach Chopin's Ballade Op. 23 in G minor. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/ballade2.mov Wed, 4 Nov 2015 19:00:00 GMT 5:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Ballade in G minor by Chopin - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin An interesting answer to a very common question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tune-moving-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you if you really need to tune your piano if you ever need to move it. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/tune-moving-piano.mov Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:00:00 GMT 3:01 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do you Need to Tune Your Piano After Moving It?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Hot tips about studying and playing the most known Beethoven sonatas https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/moonlight-pathetique/ - In this video, concert pianist Robert Estrin gives you unique tips to approach and play the best known Beethoven's Moonlight and Pathetique sonatas, and at the same time how to apply those very same tipes to other piano repertoire of your choice. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/moonlight-pathetique.mov Wed, 21 Oct 2015 19:00:00 GMT 5:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Moonlight and Pathetique Sonatas, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Are these tedious exercises really needed? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/czerny-hanon/ - In this video, Robert tells you why the well-known Czerny and Hanon exercises are very important for your piano learning. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/czerny-hanon.mov Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:03 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Are Czerny and Hanon a Waste of Time?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to approach Chopin's beautiful Ballade in G minor https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ballade1/ - In this first video of a 2-part series, Robert teaches you how to approach the Ballade Op. 23 in G minor. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/ballade1.mov Wed, 7 Oct 2015 19:00:00 GMT 7:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Ballade in G minor by Chopin - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Practical tips to get rid of your unwanted piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/get-rid-piano/ - In this video, Robert gives you some tips to give away a piano that you don't want anymore. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/get-rid-piano.mov Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Get Rid of an Unwanted Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn this very interesting piano technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/half-pedal/ - In this video, Robert teaches you the not-so-well-known "half-pedal" technique that you can apply to your piano playing. He features Chopin's beautiful Ballade in G minor. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/half-pedal.mov Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is Half-Pedaling?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Discover whether your piano would benefit or not from your daily playing. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-a-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you how your piano could benefit from your daily playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/playing-a-piano.mov Wed, 9 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT 1:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Does a Piano Benefit From Being Played Regularly?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn what "breathing" means in piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-breathing/ - In this video, Robert tells you how to breathe while playing your piano. That's right! Even though a pianist doesn't blow into their instrument, they must breathe in a certain way for the best performance results. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-breathing.mov Wed, 2 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT 3:28 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Breathe While Playing The Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn which pianos are the best in 2015, and why. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/best-piano-brands-2015/ - In this video, Robert tells you about the best piano brands in 2015 and how they compare with pianos from years past. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/best-piano-brands-2015.mov Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT 6:01 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What are the Best Piano Brands in 2015?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover how a pianist can actually play in an orchestra, with some compromise. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-major/ - In this video, Robert gives you some advice by answering this question and other related ones. Can a pianist play in an orchestra? If so, how? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-major.mov Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should I major in piano if I want to play in an orchestra?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn a very interesting piano technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/octave-tremolos/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to approach octave-tremolos by applying this piano technique to one of Mozart's most famous pieces for piano solo: the Rondo' alla Turca. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/octave-tremolos.mov Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:44 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Octave-Tremolos on the piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Can playing one instrument affect your playing of another? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/guitar-piano/ - In this video, Robert discusses how playing 2 instruments can affect each other. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/guitar-piano.mov Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Does playing the guitar hurt your piano playing?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Discover this special kind of piano called "Square Grand" https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/square-grand/ - In this video, Robert gives you some interesting insights about Square Grand Pianos, and what makes them so special and unique. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/square-grand.mov Wed, 8 Jul 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:08 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is a Square Grand Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin An easy approach to using the pedal in Debussy's repertoire https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/debussy-pedal/ - In this video, Robert approaches Debussy's "The Little Shepherd" from Children's Corner, by answering a simple question: "How can you achieve expressiveness in single notes on the piano?" https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/debussy-pedal.mov Wed, 1 Jul 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Use the Pedal in Debussy's "The Little Shepherd", pianist, piano questions, Robert Estrin Learn how to measure an upright piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-measure-pianos-2/ - In the second video of a 2-part series, Robert talks about upright pianos and how to measure them. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-measure-pianos-2.mov Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:00:00 GMT 1:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Measure Your Piano - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Helpful tips on how to approach pedaling in the most known piano sonata https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/moonlight-pedal/ - In this video, concert pianist Robert Estrin gives you wonderful tips about how to use the pedal in the famous Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. Of course you can apply the same technique to any other piece of music you like! Enjoy the video below and be sure to post your comments or questions. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/moonlight-pedal.mov Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:00:00 GMT 5:10 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to use the pedal in Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn how a piano gets measured https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-measure-pianos-1/ - In the first video of a 2-part series, Robert tells you how to measure grand pianos. Despite measuring a piano is actually a pretty easy task, there are some details you may not know about "piano measuring." Enjoy this video! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-measure-pianos-1.mov Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:42 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Measure Your Piano - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Improve your piano scales technique with these great tips https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hanon-keys/ - In this video, Robert talks about the popular Hanon Exercises and Scales and how to approach them in a different way... by changing their keys! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hanon-keys.mov Wed, 3 Jun 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Practicing Hanon Exercises in Different Keys, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Some pianos are difficult to tune, but there are some solutions https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-tuned/ - In this video, Robert gives practical tips to get hard-to-tune pianos back in tune. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-tuned.mov Wed, 27 May 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:08 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What can you do with a Piano that Can't be Tuned?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Discuss with Prof. Fitzpatrick what means being out of tune in performance https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/out-of-tune/ - In this video, Robert talks about how easily a piano can go out of tune when moved to a different location. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/out-of-tune.mov Wed, 13 May 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:16 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Does Moving a Piano Make it Go Out of Tune?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin The third video of the 4-part series on Bach's French Suites https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/french-suites-3/ - In this video, Robert talks about the third movement of the 5th French Suite by Johann Sebastian Bach, the touching Sarabande. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/french-suites-3.mov Wed, 6 May 2015 19:00:00 GMT 6:40 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Bach's French Suites - Sarabande of the 5th Suite, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin Discover the Harpsichord and its fascinating characteristics https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/harpischord/ - In this video, Robert talks about the Harpsichord and how it is different from the modern piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/harpischord.mov Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:00:00 GMT 3:43 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is a Harpsichord?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Helpful tips on how to approach the Military Polonaise https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/military/ - In this video, concert pianist Robert Estrin gives you unique tips to approach and play the well known Chopin's Military Polonaise, and at the same time how to apply those very same tipes to other piano repertoire of your choice. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/military.mov Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:00:00 GMT 7:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Chopin's Military Polonaise, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Can video lessons on YouTube replace a live teacher? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/learn-on-youtube/ - In this video, Robert answers a question many of today's musicians are asking themselves: Can you really learn the piano from YouTube videos? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/learn-on-youtube.mov Wed, 8 Apr 2015 19:00:00 GMT 2:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can you Learn to Play Piano on YouTube?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin The second video of the 4-part series on Bach's French Suites https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/french-suites-2/ - In this video, Robert talks about the second movement of the 5th French Suite by Johann Sebastian Bach, the beautiful Courante. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/french-suites-2.mov Wed, 1 Apr 2015 19:00:00 GMT 6:21 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Bach's French Suites - Courante of the 5th Suite, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin An important topic for anyone interested in buying a piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/fake-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about how often instruments are sold as made by famous brands, when they are actually just "fakes." How can you distinguish between a fake and a genuine brand piano? If you are interested in buying a valuable piano or want to learn more about the subject, this video is for you. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/fake-piano.mov Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:00:00 GMT 3:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How can you tell if a piano is "fake?", pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how practicing slowly can help improve your playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/slow-practice-on-piano/ - In this video, Robert talks about practicing slowly on the piano, and how it can help you to improve your playing a great deal. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/slow-practice-on-piano.mov Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can Slow Practice Improve Your Piano Playing?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Even if you already know a piece, you should take the next step: memorize it. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-memorize/ - In this video, Robert talks again about memorization, extending the topic to repertoire you already know. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-memorize.mov Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:00:00 GMT 3:30 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Memorize a Piece of Music You Can Already Play on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin The first video of a 4-part series on Bach's French Suites https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/french-suites-1/ - In this video, Robert approaches the beautiful French Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach, and introduces you to this masterwork by analyzing the Allemande of the 5th Suite. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/french-suites-1.mov Wed, 4 Mar 2015 19:00:00 GMT 6:58 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Bach's French Suites - Allemande of the 5th Suite, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin Anyone can play the piano, no matter if they are right or left handed! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/play-left-handed/ - In this video, Robert answers a very interesting question: Is it harder to play the piano if you are left-handed? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/play-left-handed.mov Wed, 25 Feb 2015 19:00:00 GMT 1:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is it Harder to Play Left Handed?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin What is "piano tone" and how is it handled? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/two-secrets/ - In this video, Robert tackles the production of tone on the piano by showing you two different ways of playing that will improve your performance a great deal. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/two-secrets.mov Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:00:00 GMT 5:49 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Two Secrets of Piano Tone, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin If you care about your piano, you should watch this video! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-finish/ - In this video, Robert talks about how you should take care of your instrument and preserve its finish as much as possible. This is a very interesting video for any piano owner! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-finish.mov Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:19 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Ruin a Piano's Finish Simply By Touching It?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin A primer on a very famous piece by Bach https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bach-musette/ - In this video, Robert tackles the famous Musette by Johann Sebastian Bach with a short lesson on how to best approach it. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/bach-musette.mov Wed, 4 Feb 2015 19:00:00 GMT 6:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Bach's Musette, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin A simple answer to a very common question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/end-a-piece/ - In this video, Robert answers a question from our listeners, by featuring the finale of Chopin's Prelude in E minor from Preludes Opus 28. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/end-a-piece.mov Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:00:00 GMT 4:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to End a Piece of Music, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Why is it so important to practice your scales and arpeggios in four octaves? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/practice-scales-arpeggios/ - In this video, Robert talks about practicing scales and arpeggios on the piano. He offers a step-by-step approach with practical and useful examples. Don't miss this video! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/practice-scales-arpeggios.mov Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:00:00 GMT 8:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Practice Scales and Arpeggios, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Enjoy this performance by Robert Estrin https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/polonaise/ - While Robert is shooting new videos for you to watch and enjoy, this week we take a break from the usual tips; a moment of meditation about music with a wonderful performance of the Chopin's Polonaise by Robert Estrin. Enjoy! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/polonaise.mov Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:00:00 GMT 14:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin A useful answer to an interesting user question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/soft-moonlight/ - In this video, Robert tells you how to correctly play the left hand in the 3rd movement of Beethoven's famous Moonlight Sonata. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/soft-moonlight.mov Wed, 7 Jan 2015 19:00:00 GMT 5:39 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play the Left Hand Softly in the 3rd Movement of the Moonlight Sonata, pianist, piano questions, Robert Estrin Learn how to deal with an important piano technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/louder-hand/ - In this video, Robert talks about a very important piano technique that you can apply to any kind of repertoire. One of the most famous Chopin's Nocturnes is also featured in this video. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/louder-hand.mov Wed, 31 Dec 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:27 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play One Hand More Loudly Than the Other on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin The answer to this question is yes, despite some difficulties https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/replacing-ivory-key/ - In this video, Robert tells you if it is possible to replace a single ivory key on your piano keyboard, in case just one is broken. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/replacing-ivory-key.mov Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can you Replace Just one Ivory Key?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to use the soft pedal on the piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/soft-pedal/ - In this video, Robert talks about the soft pedal, and when to use it. You don't want to miss this video! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/soft-pedal.mov Wed, 10 Dec 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:34 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, When to use the Soft Pedal on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin The importance of "Subito Piano" in Beethoven's music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/subito-piano/ - In this video, Robert explains what "Subito Piano" means in music - particularly in Beethoven's repertoire - and how it can change a music passage for the better. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/subito-piano.mov Wed, 3 Dec 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:55 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is "Subito Piano"?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover one of the most important masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/well-tempered-clavier/ - In this video, Robert tackles the famous Well-Tempered Clavier by Johann Sebastian Bach, composed of 48 preludes and fugues, in all keys. Even if you already know what it is, this video will give you interesting and not-often heard insights about it. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/well-tempered-clavier.mov Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:44 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is the Well-Tempered Clavier by Bach, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to play cadenzas from the Romantic repertoire https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/cadenzas/ - In this video, Robert talks about Cadenzas - specifically, about "Unmeasured Cadenzas." What are they exactly? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/cadenzas.mov Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Unmeasured Cadenzas, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Are pianos with ivory keys still available on the market? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ivory-keys/ - In this video, Robert talks about pianos with ivory keys and why it is no longer possible to find new pianos with such keys. But yet, you can find great, old pianos with ivory keys, which could still pose some problems if you want to move a piano from country to country. Watch the video to learn more about this interesting topic. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/ivory-keys.mov Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Still Buy Pianos with Real Ivory Keys? , pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Discover how to play the same note with both hands. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/same-note-both-hands/ - In this video, Robert tells you how to approach a passage of music where one or more notes have been written in both hand staves. How do you play those notes? Do you really have to play them with "both hands?" https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/same-note-both-hands.mov Wed, 5 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Handle Same Notes with Both Hands, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn more about the inside technical characteristics of a piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/wood-vs-plastic/ - In this video, Robert talks about the difference between pianos with "wood actions" and pianos with "plastic actions." Watch this video and learn about an important aspect of modern piano technology. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/wood-vs-plastic.mov Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:04 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Wood Piano Actions Vs. Plastic Piano Actions, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin What can you do if a single string is broken? Can you replace it? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/replacing-one-piano-string/ - In this video, Robert tells you if you can actually replace one of your piano's strings, in case, accidentally, gets broken. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/replacing-one-piano-string.mov Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can You Replace Just one Piano String?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn an important aspect of the piano and how to tackle it when needed https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-strings/ - In this video, Robert answers a very common question among pianists, and the answer may not be as easy as you'd think. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-strings.mov Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:23 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Long Do Piano Strings Last?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn what "prepared piano" means, mostly in contemporary music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/prepared-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you what a "prepared piano" is, and what it really means, with a practical demonstration. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/prepared-piano.mov Wed, 8 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is a Prepared Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Master the art of pedaling with this 3rd video. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedal3/ - In this third and last video of a multi-part series, Robert talks about specialty uses of the pedal, such as changing the effect of the beginning of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pedal3.mov Wed, 1 Oct 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Use the Pedal on the Piano - Part 3, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Have you ever asked yourself this question while playing the piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/look-hands/ - In this video, Robert shares his insights about one of the most common doubts pianists may have during their music playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/look-hands.mov Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:26 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Look at Your Hands When You Play Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Discover why a piano may be considered always out of tune https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-in-tune/ - In this video, Robert tells you a very interesting and often unknown fact: pianos are generally always out of tune. That's right! Watch this video to discover why... https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-in-tune.mov Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why a Piano is Never in Tune , pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin An easy technique you can apply to your piano octaves https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/secret-octaves/ - In this video, Robert teaches you a new and little-known technique to improve your octaves on the piano. If you play the piano, you don't want to miss this video! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/secret-octaves.mov Wed, 10 Sep 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:56 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, A Secret Octave Technique for Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Another secret from our piano expert Robert Estrin. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedal2/ - In this second video of a multi-part series, Robert gives you a second tip to improve your performance on pieces where a melodic line must come out, such as the second movement of the Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pedal2.mov Wed, 3 Sep 2014 19:00:00 GMT 6:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Use the Pedal on the Piano - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn more about piano trivia https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/largest-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you about the largest piano ever built in piano history. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/largest-piano.mov Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:48 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What is the Largest Piano in The World?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Easy tips to get back into musical shape after time away from the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/piano-long-absence/ - In this video, Robert offers some suggestions for returning to piano after an absence from playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/piano-long-absence.mov Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Getting Back To Piano After an Absence, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Extend your piano knoledge with this brief video about Steinway Pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/teflon-steinway/ - In this video, Robert talks about Steinway Pianos, specifically about those few pianos that include parts made of Teflon instead of the traditional felt. This is an interesting video to learn more about piano construction. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/teflon-steinway.mov Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:47 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is Teflon on Steinway Pianos Bad?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn the basics of pedaling on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pedal1/ - In this first video of a multi-part series, Robert teaches you the basics of pedaling on the piano. You'll be surprised how your performance will change after these easy-to-understand tips! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pedal1.mov Wed, 6 Aug 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Use the Pedal on the Piano - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An answer to a common question affecting classical music performances https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/deal-with-applause/ - In this video, Robert tackles a common situation in classical music performances: your audience applauding between movements. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/deal-with-applause.mov Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Deal with Applause Between Movements, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin If you are looking to buy a used piano, this video is for you. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/california-pianos/ - In this video, Robert tells you why used pianos from California are better than pianos from other areas. If you are looking for a used piano, you may want to watch this video. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/california-pianos.mov Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why are California Pianos Better?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to develop your octave technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/octaves-on-the-piano/ - In this video, Robert tackles octaves on the piano with an effective, yet simple, approach. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/octaves-on-the-piano.mov Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMT 6:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Best Piano Exercises (Part 4) - Octaves, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn how to play all seventh chords as arpeggios https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/broken-seventh-chords/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to play all seventh chords, in any key, as arpeggios. These exercises will teach you basic "patterns" that you'll be able to apply to any kind of repertoire. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/broken-seventh-chords.mov Wed, 9 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Best Piano Exercises (Part 3) - Broken Seventh Chords, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin An interesting way to approach melody-based pieces on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/singing-music/ - In this video, Robert gives you a very useful way to approach and better master compositions with a clear melodic line. He takes the Prelude in E minor by Chopin as an example, but the same concept can be applied to any other similar repertoire. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/singing-music.mov Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:30 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Why you should sing your music, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn how to play all major scales with the same fingering https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/major-scales/ - In this video, Robert shows you how to play all major scales with the same fingerings used in a simple C major scale. Why do this? These exercises may give you the ability to play more complex piano repertoire! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/major-scales.mov Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Best Piano Exercises (Part 2) - Major Scales with C major fingering, pianist, piano questions, Robert Estrin A simple exercise to strengthen your fingers on the piano keyboard https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/broken-triads/ - In this video, Robert tackles triads with this first piano technique video of a multi-part series. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/broken-triads.mov Wed, 18 Jun 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:46 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Best Piano Exercises (Part 1) - Broken Triads , pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin If you own a Steinway piano, you might be interested in this video https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/steinway-parts/ - In this video, Robert talks about a very specific aspect of owning a Steinway piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/steinway-parts.mov Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Should You Rebuild a Steinway Piano with Steinway Parts?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin How to play the opening chords of the famous piano concerto https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tchaikovsky-chords/ - In this video, Robert approaches the famous and beautiful piano concerto by Tchaikovsky, and in particular, its opening chords. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/tchaikovsky-chords.mov Wed, 4 Jun 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn more about upright pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/upright-pianos/ - In this video, Robert tackles the different sizes and models of upright pianos. If you are a pianist, you may want to learn more about your instrument! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/upright-pianos.mov Wed, 28 May 2014 19:00:00 GMT 1:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Are The Different Sizes of Upright Pianos?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Baby grand, concert grand, and other "grands" explained https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/grand-pianos/ - In this video, Robert talks about the different sizes of grand pianos, from the smallest "baby" grand to the biggest concert grand. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/grand-pianos.mov Wed, 21 May 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:13 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What are the Different Sizes of Grand Pianos?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Learn what to do before a piano concert performance https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-test-a-piano/ - In this video, Robert gives you simple instructions to check a piano before a concert performance. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-test-a-piano.mov Wed, 14 May 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to test a Piano for a Concert, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin The crossing hand piano technique is explained in detail in this video https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/crossing-hands/ - In this video, Robert tackles how to approach cross hands passages, with practical examples taken from Beethoven's famous Pathetique Sonata. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/crossing-hands.mov Wed, 7 May 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Cross Hands, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Second part of of an extensive piano lesson on famous pieces by Schumann https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/childhood2/ - In this second video, Robert continues his lesson on the famous Scenes from Childhood by Robert Schumann, also known as "Kinderszenen." Another real treat! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/childhood2.mov Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin First part of of an extensive piano lesson on famous pieces by Schumann https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/childhood1/ - In this first video, Robert approaches the famous Scenes from Childhood by Robert Schumann (also known as "Kinderszenen".) A real treat! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/childhood1.mov Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:00:00 GMT 7:02 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin What to do if your piano smells bad? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bad-smelling-piano/ - In this video, Robert tells you what to do if you have a "smelly piano". That can actually happen! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/bad-smelling-piano.mov Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:27 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Dealing with a Bad Smelling Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Selecting the correct music to play according to your skill level https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/select-repertoire/ - In this video, Robert gives you an easy way to select your own repertoire according to your skill level, which will help you avoid struggles, frustration, and wasting time. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/select-repertoire.mov Wed, 9 Apr 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:37 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to choose which repertoire to study, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Master the art of playing loud and soft in the same phrase https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/loud-soft/ - In this video, Robert tackles the best technique to play passages with sudden loud and soft dynamics. Robert features an excerpt taken from Beethoven's famous Appassionata Sonata. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/loud-soft.mov Wed, 2 Apr 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:20 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Going from Loud to Soft, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Have you ever thought of buying a cheap piano? Watch this video... https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/1000-dollars-piano/ - If you have ever thought of buying a cheap piano, be sure to watch this video to understand how to move into the piano market without regrets and only benefits. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/1000-dollars-piano.mov Wed, 26 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The myth of the $1,000 piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Part two of useful instructions to approach a very well-known piece for piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/italian-concerto-2/ - In this second video, Robert approaches the second movement of the concerto. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/italian-concerto-2.mov Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMT 6:30 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Tips for Bach's Italian Concerto - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to approach a very well-known piece for piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/italian-concerto-1/ - In this first video, Robert gives you some tips to approach Bach's Italian Concerto on the piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/italian-concerto-1.mov Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMT 6:36 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Tips for Bach's Italian Concerto - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Easy-to-learn tips for mastering one of the most well-known, easy piano pieces https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/bach-minuet-tips/ - In this video, Robert gives you easy-to-understand tips to approach and master, on the piano, the well-known Minuet in G by Bach. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/bach-minuet-tips.mov Wed, 5 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:28 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Tips for the Bach's Minuet in G, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn more about the piano keyboard and its history https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/88-keys/ - In this video, Robert tells you some background history behind the 88-key piano keyboard. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/88-keys.mov Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:00:00 GMT 1:42 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, When Did 88 Keys Become Standard?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to master Chopin's Prelude No. 7 https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/Prelude7/ - In this video, Robert approaches Chopin's Prelude No. 7 with useful and practical tips at your fingertips to master this very romantic Prelude. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/Prelude7.mov Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:00:00 GMT 6:04 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Prelude No. 7 in A major by Chopin, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin An interesting question with an even more interesting answer... https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/new-piano/ - In this video, Robert tackles a seldomly-asked question in the piano world... when is it time for a new piano? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/new-piano.mov Wed, 12 Feb 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:18 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, When is it Time for a New Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn more about one of the most famous piano brands https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/NAMM-Mason/ - In this video, Robert interviews Bruce Clark of Mason and Hamlin Pianos, one of the most known American piano companies. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/NAMM-Mason.mov Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:00:00 GMT 3:46 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, NAMM 2014 - Interview with Bruce Clark from Mason and Hamlin Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin Learn more about the history behind Ravenscroft Pianos https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/NAMM-Ravenscroft/ - In this video, Robert interviews Michael Spreeman, founder of Ravenscroft Pianos. Watch this video to learn more about this unique piano maker. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/NAMM-Ravenscroft.mov Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, NAMM 2014 - Interview with Michael Spreeman from Ravenscroft Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, Robert Estrin How is it possible to memorize an advanced piece of music? Learn how in this video. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/memorization/ - In this video, Robert teaches you how to memorize an advanced musical piece. The Prelude in D sharp minor by Scriabin is used as an example to show you how to apply this advanced technique. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/memorization.mov Wed, 5 Feb 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:51 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Advanced Memorization Techniques, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to master Chopin's Prelude No. 6 https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/Prelude6/ - In this video, Robert approaches Chopin's Prelude No. 6, with in-depth instructions for you. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/Prelude6.mov Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT 5:03 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Prelude No. 6 in B minor by Chopin, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Discover some of the most exciting new technologies for pianists https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/NAMM-pianodisc/ - In this video, Robert interviews David Honeywell of PianoDisc, one of the most innovative and exciting technologies for the piano world. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/NAMM-pianodisc.mov Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, NAMM 2014 - Interview with David Honeywell from PianoDisc, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Learn more about one of the most prestigious piano brands in the world https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/NAMM-fazioli/ - In this video, Robert interviews Paolo Fazioli of the Italian Fazioli pianos. Fazioli is probably considered one of the most expensive pianos in the world, if not "the" most expensive, and not by chance! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/NAMM-fazioli.mov Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, NAMM 2014 - Interview with Paolo Fazioli of Fazioli Pianos, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to approach one of Chopin's best-known Preludes https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/Prelude4/ - In this video, Robert gives practical tips to approach one of the most well-known of Chopin's works: the Prelude No. 4 in E minor. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/Prelude4.mov Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT 6:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Prelude No. 4 in E minor by Chopin, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Learn how to add harmony to your own improvised music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/harmonic-spice/ - In this video, Robert tackles improvisation, and how you can enhance your own musical improvisation by adding some "harmonic spice." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/harmonic-spice.mov Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT 4:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to add harmonic spice to your own music, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin An effective answer to a common question among classical pianists. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playing-jazz/ - In this video, Robert gives you an answer to a common question that classically-trained pianists ask themselves: does playing jazz affect my classical music skills? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/playing-jazz.mov Wed, 8 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT 2:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Does playing Jazz affect your classical music skills? , pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin A simple approach to add color and passion to your music playing. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/color1/ - In this video, Robert gives you an easy way to add color to any kind of music. A simple Mozart sonata, like the one featured in this video (Sonata in C major K545), is a perfect place to start! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/color1.mov Wed, 1 Jan 2014 19:00:00 GMT 7:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to add color to your music - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Master the correct technique to play fast chords on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-play-chords-2/ - In this second video of a two-part series, Robert extends his teaching to fast chords, and how to approach them for a commanding performance. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-play-chords-2.mov Wed, 25 Dec 2013 19:00:00 GMT 2:41 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Chords on the Piano - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to approach Advanced Arrangements such as Silent Night https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/asilent/ - How to approach Advanced Arrangements such as Silent Night. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/asilent.mov Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:00:00 GMT 6:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Approaching Advanced Silent Night, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Master the correct technique to play slow chords on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/how-to-play-chords-1/ - In this first video of a two-part series, Robert tackles chords on the piano, and gives you a natural approach that you won't forget! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/how-to-play-chords-1.mov Wed, 11 Dec 2013 19:00:00 GMT 4:12 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Chords on the Piano - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to master a very important piano technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/staccato/ - In this video, Robert gives you an easy way to approach staccato on the piano, with examples applied to Mozart's famous Sonata K331, last movement "Alla Turca". Enjoy this great video! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/staccato.mov Wed, 4 Dec 2013 19:00:00 GMT 5:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play staccato on the piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Helpful tips for playing hymns and other sacred repertoire https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hymns/ - In this video, Robert gives you some helpful suggestions for playing hymns and other sacred repertoire on the piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hymns.mov Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT 5:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Hymns, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Learn why you shouldn't use the pedal while practicing piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/without-pedal/ - In this video, Robert tells you why it is important to practice without the pedal, or at least know when it's time to stop using the pedal https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/without-pedal.mov Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT 5:17 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The Importance of Practicing Piano without the Pedal, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to master a very important playing technique https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/glissando/ - In this video, Robert gives you a step-by-step approach to study and master the technique of the 'glissando' without too much hassle and effort. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/glissando.mov Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:55 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play glissandos on the piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Learn how to handle repeated notes on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/repeated-notes/ - In this video, Robert gives you practical tips to play repeated notes without slowing down the tempo. Robert shows you how to master this important piano technique by playing Scarlatti's Sonata in D minor K 141. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/repeated-notes.mov Wed, 6 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT 8:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play repeated notes on the piano - Video 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin An excellent question that deserves a great answer https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/learning-on-a-keyboard/ - In this video, Robert answers a very common question among beginners: can you start learning piano on a keyboard? Is a "real" piano really necessary? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/learning-on-a-keyboard.mov Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:35 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can you Start Learning Piano on a Keyboard?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to get ready for performance the right way https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/warm-up/ - In this video, Robert gives you step-by-step instructions to warm up correctly for an impeccable performance. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/warm-up.mov Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:00:00 GMT 5:27 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Warm Up on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin A common question with a very interesting answer https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/without-teacher/ - In this video, Robert answers a common question by considering personal intentions and expectations in deciding which route is best for you. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/without-teacher.mov Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:00:00 GMT 2:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Can you Start Playing Piano Without a Teacher?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to master the art of playing fast https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/faster/ - In this video, Robert gives you useful tips to approach "fast piano playing" without sacrificing good musicality. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/faster.mov Wed, 9 Oct 2013 19:00:00 GMT 7:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play piano faster, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin An easy approach to one of the most beautiful piano pieces ever written https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/lune/ - In this video, Robert gives you useful tips to approach this well-known piano piece by Debussy. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/lune.mov Wed, 2 Oct 2013 19:00:00 GMT 4:36 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Clair de Lune by Debussy, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to master the art of accompaniment https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/accompany/ - In this video, Robert gives you a step-by-step guide to accompany other instrumentalists on the piano. Flutist Florence Estrin joins the conversation about "how to cue" and "how to balance." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/accompany.mov Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:00:00 GMT 9:45 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to accompany other musicians on the piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Answers to an interesting and unusual question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/men-women/ - In this video, Robert tells you what differences there might be between a man and a woman playing the piano, and how to cope with those differences for an optimal result. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/men-women.mov Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:00:00 GMT 5:01 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Do Men and Women Play Piano Differently?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Understanding and following the best way to learn the piano is paramount. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/wrongright/ - In this video, Robert gives you basic and easy concepts to avoid taking the wrong path to learning the piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/wrongright.mov Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:50 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is there a wrong way to learn piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Interesting insights to approach one of the most famous piano pieces https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/furelise/ - In this video, Robert tackles Beethoven's famous "Fur Elise" by synthesizing two basic tips that you can also apply and extend to other repertoire. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/furelise.mov Wed, 4 Sep 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play Fur Elise, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Step-by-step instructions to learn and play thirds on a piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/thirds/ - In this video, Robert gives you a practical way to approach, study, and play thirds on a piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/thirds.mov Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:11 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play thirds on a piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Learn what's rubato to improve your piano playing https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/rubato/ - In this video, Robert explains what Rubato is and how to interpret it. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/rubato.mov Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT 5:18 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What does Rubato mean?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Great answer to a very common question https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/tuning/ - In this video, Robert helps you understand how often you need to tune your piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/tuning.mov Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:48 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How often should you tune a piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Part 3 of an approach to the most well-known piano technique method https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hanon3/ - In this third video, Robert tells you how much you should practice Hanon and other similar exercises. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hanon3.mov Wed, 14 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT 2:07 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Learning Hanon - Part 3, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Approaching Baroque music with the right mindset. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/baroque/ - In this video, Robert approaches the Baroque repertoire interpretation with practical comparisons using the harpsichord and piano as examples. With the right mindset, playing baroque music will sound authentic and beautiful. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/baroque.mov Wed, 7 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT 4:25 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to interpret Baroque Music on a piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Robert Estrin Part 2 of an approach to the most well-known piano technique method https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hanon2/ - In this second video, Robert tackles the best fingerings for scales and arpeggios taught in the second part of the Hanon piano method. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hanon2.mov Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT 4:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Learning Hanon - Part 2, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin A step-by-step approach to the most well-known piano technique method https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/hanon1/ - In this video, Robert tackles the well-known Hanon method for piano, and gives you precious advice to learn and get the most out of this method. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/hanon1.mov Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT 6:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Learning Hanon - Part 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin What is portato and how to play it https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/portato/ - In this video, Robert tells you what is "portato" and how to play it on the piano. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/portato.mov Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT 6:33 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play portato on the piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Can you actually play a piano with your mind? Yes, you can! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/mind/ - In this video, Robert gives you a way to "play mentally" a piece of music and prepare for a performance or an exam, all by just using your mind. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/mind.mov Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT 4:04 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the piano with your mind, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Useful tips for approaching ornamentations and embellishments in music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/ornaments/ - In this video, Robert tackles the difficult interpretations of ornaments and embellishments often found in baroque music. With a clear and easy explanation, Robert shows you how to play some of these "mysterious" ornaments by performing a tender Sarabande taken from the French Suite No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/ornaments.mov Wed, 3 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT 6:00 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to execute ornamentations in music?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Discover the essential skills to play the piano as a great pianist https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/essentialskills/ - In this video, Robert reveals the 3 most important skills any pianist needs to be a great pianist. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/essentialskills.mov Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:52 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, The 3 Essential Skills of Piano Playing, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Easy-to-understand lesson about time signatures and how to interpret them https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/timesignatures/ - In this video, Robert tackles time signatures and gives you clear and easy to understand information on how to read time signatures and what they actually mean. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/timesignatures.mov Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT 4:16 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, What Does a Time Signature Mean? How to Read Time Signatures, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano Robert Estrin Useful tips to get ready for any piano exam https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pianoexam/ - In this video, Robert gives you the best, most practical tips to be well-prepared for any piano exam. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pianoexam.mov Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:54 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to prepare for a piano exam?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin Interesting insights on how to add emotion to your music performances https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/emotion/ - In this video, Robert gives you practical tips to "let go" and express your musical passion during your performances for an astonishing result. When your passion shines through, you and your listeners will enjoy your music even more! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/emotion.mov Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT 3:09 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Add Emotion To Your Music?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin An easy way to play 3 against 2, 3 against 4... or more! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/polyrhythms/ - Would you like to learn how to coordinate left and right hands playing different rhythms? In this video, Robert gives you practical tips with clear examples to accomplish exactly that. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/polyrhythms.mov Wed, 5 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT 7:14 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play polyrhythms, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, piano Robert Estrin Have you ever wondered how many strings are inside a piano? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/pianostrings/ - In this video, Robert tells you the magic number... https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/pianostrings.mov Wed, 29 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT 1:53 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How Many Strings are on a Piano?, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, Robert Estrin How to get a good sound playing loud on the piano https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playingloud/ - In this video, concert pianist, Robert Estrin, gives you a new technique video about how to play loudly on a piano without compromising the sound quality. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/playingloud.mov Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT 4:01 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Loud on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin Useful tips to play quietly on your piano. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/playingsoft/ - In this video, concert pianist Robert Estrin gives you a way to approach soft piano playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/playingsoft.mov Wed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT 6:32 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Softly on the Piano, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin, pianist, Robert Estrin In this video, Robert tackles a very common piano technique: repeated notes. https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/repeatednotes/ - Hello and welcome! This week I am going to show you two different techniques to play repeated notes on a piano https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/repeatednotes.mov Wed, 8 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT 8:57 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to Play Repeated Notes on the Piano - Video 1, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert, Robert Estrin Useful tips to approach any kind of repertoire requiring chords larger than an octave https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/robert/smallhands/ - In this video Robert Estrin teaches you how to approach any chord over an octave interval. You can apply the very same technique to any kind of piano repertoire! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/robert/smallhands.mov Wed, 1 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT 5:39 no Piano, music expert, Robert Estrin, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, How to play the Moonlight Sonata with small hands, pianist, piano questions, answers, piano expert,