Beginnings with Piano
I first began learning piano when I was eight years old. Over the years I studied under several different teachers, each helping me develop new skills and a deeper appreciation for music. My mom regularly encouraged me to practice, and with her support I found myself genuinely enjoying the instrument.
My brother also took lessons with me, which made the experience even more fun. Practicing together, learning new pieces, and growing side by side helped piano become a meaningful part of my childhood and early musical development.
Covid Hobby
During COVID, piano became a major hobby for me. I spent nearly all of my free time at the keyboard. I usually practiced about four hours a day. I listened to a lot of music during that period, discovering new styles and composers. I initially gravitated toward Chopin, whose music really captured my interest.
Broadening Horizons
Over the last few years, my taste in music has broadened significantly. I’ve found myself drawn to a wide range of composers and styles, each offering something new.
- Chopin
- Études
- Ballades
- Waltzes
- Beethoven
- Sonatas
- Concertos
- Liszt
- Études
- Liebesträume
- Rachmaninoff
- Concertos
- Preludes
- Bach
- Organ Works
- Well-Tempered Clavier
- Goldberg Variations
Transcriptions
I also began transcribing orchestral works into solo piano arrangements. This was both challenging and incredibly rewarding, and it eventually led me to make two YouTube videos showcasing these transcriptions.
Video 1:
Video 2:
Where I'm at Now
Today, I still listen to music constantly and continue discovering new pieces and composers. I play piano whenever I have time, and I'm always looking for ways to grow musically. Outside of piano, I'm studying Information Systems and learning tools like Tableau. Recently, I found a fascinating visualization that charts Beethoven's sonatas by various composers, organized by valence and energy—another example of how music and data can intersect in interesting ways.
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