PianoMinds.com http://PianoMinds.com Tutorials, Tricks, & Tips for an Eager Piano Learner Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:48:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en pianomindshttp://feedburner.google.com Downloadable Piano Course by me coming soon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pianominds/~3/HnFSnvkuX0M/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/08/15/downloadable-piano-course-by-me-coming-soon/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:48:33 +0000 ryan http://PianoMinds.com/?p=148 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Downloadable Piano Course by me coming soon", url: "http://PianoMinds.com/2008/08/15/downloadable-piano-course-by-me-coming-soon/" });]]> Just wanted to update you!  I am in the process of making a video course to help those of are just getting started in piano.  It will consists of piano lessons on video which can be either on DVD or viewed online.  It is going to be on my other site PlayPianoDVD.com  :)

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]]> http://PianoMinds.com/2008/08/15/downloadable-piano-course-by-me-coming-soon/feed/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/08/15/downloadable-piano-course-by-me-coming-soon/ FreePianoTutorials.com up and running with videos http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pianominds/~3/D94cQSvti1I/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/05/31/freepianotutorialscom-up-and-running-with-videos/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 19:52:19 +0000 ryan http://PianoMinds.com/?p=147 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FreePianoTutorials.com up and running with videos", url: "http://PianoMinds.com/2008/05/31/freepianotutorialscom-up-and-running-with-videos/" });]]> I wonder when youtube will accept me into the partner program.  :(  Maybe if I upload tons of new tutorial videos they will, but for now I have begun only posting new stuff at my new site http://freepianotutorials.com

It received 8,000 page views the first day.  :)  Hope people keep going to it!

Ryan

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]]> http://PianoMinds.com/2008/05/31/freepianotutorialscom-up-and-running-with-videos/feed/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/05/31/freepianotutorialscom-up-and-running-with-videos/ The final shot at the buzzer is… … … http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pianominds/~3/7UvgR67h2hU/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/04/07/the-final-shot-at-the-buzzer-is/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:20:28 +0000 ryan http://PianoMinds.com/2008/04/07/the-final-shot-at-the-buzzer-is/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The final shot at the buzzer is… … …", url: "http://PianoMinds.com/2008/04/07/the-final-shot-at-the-buzzer-is/" });]]> Last miscellaneous post.  Well I took a little risk today.  I deleted about 10 of my youtube videos which have been flagged as copyrighted material.  It’s been that way for a while, but by deleting those may get me accepted into the program.  It was difficult because I deleted my 2nd most viewed video; How to save a life by The Fray.  Ouch.  I now give myself a 1 in 5 chance of being accepted.  Most of you have heard of David Sides, probably the guy above me who plays awesome songs - and he’s good!  So basically he also is playing copyrighted material, but he is a partner.  With my ‘flagged’ videos removed by myself, maybe this will work and get me accepted into the partner program.  You have no idea how exciting this could be - and you should be as well.  This can be a full time job. :)

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]]> http://PianoMinds.com/2008/04/07/the-final-shot-at-the-buzzer-is/feed/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/04/07/the-final-shot-at-the-buzzer-is/ Important Weeks ahead for the future of Piano Learning http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pianominds/~3/vnBX6WFwVjc/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/16/important-weeks-ahead-for-the-future-of-piano-learning/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:55:39 +0000 ryan http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/16/important-weeks-ahead-for-the-future-of-piano-learning/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Important Weeks ahead for the future of Piano Learning", url: "http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/16/important-weeks-ahead-for-the-future-of-piano-learning/" });]]> Ok, Ok! I know I haven’t posted in awhile, I promise to not keep this up.  The last few posts have been my personal thoughts and in the respected “miscellaneous” category.  I am working on some very important deals that correspond with the future of my teaching online.  If and when I can make these amazing things happen, I’ll be back to posting some daily tips and lessons.  Just keep me in mind and I’m trying to hang in there.  A very bright future may lie ahead, but as always there are forces acting as obstacles. :(  Trust me, everyone will benefit. :)

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]]> http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/16/important-weeks-ahead-for-the-future-of-piano-learning/feed/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/16/important-weeks-ahead-for-the-future-of-piano-learning/ Youtube Partner Program Decision http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pianominds/~3/RKLJ1_S46-8/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/06/youtube-partner-program-decision/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:34:05 +0000 ryan http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/06/youtube-partner-program-decision/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Youtube Partner Program Decision", url: "http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/06/youtube-partner-program-decision/" });]]> I’m sorry I haven’t posted anything in awhile.  I wanted to hold up on everything while the decision was in review.  The reasoning being hopefully they would see I needed to be accepted to continue ‘my work.’  Of course,  I enjoy doing this anyways, and will continue to do so.  I got my E-mail finally after three and  a half weeks with the decision:  I was denied (as I expected).  I gave myself a 5% chance of being accepted so I wouldn’t get my hopes up.  Since my videos contain copyrighted material which I do not own, I cannot “monetize” it.  I was also worried that if I tried to apply, they would remove many of my videos or even close my account.  I knew I was risking a lot but figured to take a big shot at it.  Sometimes big risk can mean big reward.  Luckily, I didn’t get hit with the risk and losing many of my videos.  Sad for now, but will wake up tommorrow with a fresh smile and eagerness to learn and teach.

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]]> http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/06/youtube-partner-program-decision/feed/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/03/06/youtube-partner-program-decision/ Ryan and the Youtube Partner Program…fingers crossed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/pianominds/~3/jbzP8B1Tggk/ http://PianoMinds.com/2008/02/10/ryan-and-the-youtube-partner-programfingers-crossed/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:11:07 +0000 ryan http://PianoMinds.com/2008/02/10/ryan-and-the-youtube-partner-programfingers-crossed/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ryan and the Youtube Partner Program…fingers crossed", url: "http://PianoMinds.com/2008/02/10/ryan-and-the-youtube-partner-programfingers-crossed/" });]]> youtube_newlogo-thumb.jpg

 Time to let my viewers know what’s going on with me…I applied to the Youtube Partner Program a few minutes ago and I have my fingers crossed.    I’ve known about it for awhile but didn’t waste my time applying because I have about a 1% chance of being accepted.  This is because my videos are copyrighted music.  Most big publishers have agreements with Youtube now allowing their music to be shown and they get a cut of advertising revenue. Thats great news, but I have been planning in the past year to make a site dedicated to teaching piano songs, and I would get them licensed and revenue from my website.  So to sum that up - on Youtube I get nothing, and if I only published it on my own site I would get some revenue.  The hard part is that I am a little guy and Youtube is a giant - they are able to make blanket deals with publishers allowing all songs to be used.  An individual like me has to clear each individual song and have to negotiate terms - there is no set fee.  That takes time, money, and uncertainty.  The program on Youtube is only for big videos that bring in tens of thousands of views daily like mine do.  I have over 12.4 million total views, 150 videos, and 22,000+ subscribers.  I am what they are looking for…but my videos cannot contain content partially owned by someone else (and they do… the artists).  But when I applied you get to type a message as to why you are applying.  I said I realize someone like me would not be accepted normally, but I am in the process of deals with these publishers to make this content only on a personal site.  If we can come to an agreement, I will have reason to continue to post these highly valuable videos on Youtube with a share between the publishers, Youtube, (and me).  That is not exactly what I said because I cannot remember, but it went along those lines.  I’ll let you know what happens.  If they accept, it will basically be my job and I will have a new video every 3 days! :grin:

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