Should I post a video?

Admin Andrew wrote: thanks guys! I think i WILL make a video about it. I feel kinda guilty though since I haven't made a new piano lesson in awhile (can't think of a topic to post) I was maybe thinking of explaining the difference between chord tones and non chord tones. but i'm wondering if that's to nerdy of a topic to cover..?

nah, i won't forget about you guys if I'm famous. The last thing i want to do is alienate the people I want to help

Thomandy wrote:

Admin Andrew wrote: thanks guys! I think i WILL make a video about it. I feel kinda guilty though since I haven't made a new piano lesson in awhile (can't think of a topic to post) I was maybe thinking of explaining the difference between chord tones and non chord tones. but i'm wondering if that's to nerdy of a topic to cover..?

nah, i won't forget about you guys if I'm famous. The last thing i want to do is alienate the people I want to help

Hehe, I have tried to give you a topic 2times though But I guess it isnt really mainstream I guess. But If you have missed it Ill explane it one more time

Topic: Contemporary Piano Music. What is significant today, in today's classical-music, directions, what to think about when analyzing today classical pieces, how to compose, which directions in classical music is there today ect - Cause I cant find any decent material on Contemporary Music anywhere

Since I want to try to compose something that is both contemporary and roots back, I need a whole lot more info on the 1945-2009 time in classical music, but of course Its only a suggestion. And I also understand if this is to of to the side, or if maybe you yourself dont know enough about it ect
But I remember your: Classical Periods Video so I thought maybe there was an opening for a Contemporary Classical Music Video as well ... Thats at least my suggestion

About the chords-video! Go ahead!! Remember that you dont have to reach 100 000s of people for a video to be efficient like your beginner-video was!! One might be a little blind when you got some great Hits!!

Admin Andrew wrote:
sorry Thomas! I remember you suggested it before now that you say that. I remember that I was thinking back then, that I don't know if I actually am a skilled enough composer to be able to talk on this subject with authority you know? I also am not as familiar with history between 1945-2009 as far as music goes. I think you have a good idea there, but at the same time, I'd have to do a ton of reasearch and learn some stuff before I could actually make a video on it. It's a good idea though. I might look into that in the summer, except there's hardly any material on those era's because pop/jazz/rock/techno music over took the classical genre.

theWarden wrote:

Admin Andrew wrote:Hey guys! I was in a national magazine! (you might have read that in another post) I wanted to ask you guys if I should make a video telling people about it on my youtube channel. Or do you think it's bragging?? here's what it looks like

Andrew,

I think there are always going to be people who envy you because you are becoming successful. (then they start trying to guilt trip you, by bringing up morality issues, or telling you you're a bad person if you "brag")

If you decide to promote yourself, there WILL be people who don't want changes, who enjoy security in small numbers (for some odd reason) and who would rather see you in a mediocre lifestyle. If I were ever to get my picture in a NATIONAL magazine, for doing something like TEACHING PIANO TO THE LESS FORTUNATE, (not only that, but also watch over a community, keeping it safe, clean, and friendly) I would totally "brag" about it to everyone I knew. You're doing something good for the world. Why keep it to only a select few?

One thing is, its not bragging, because bragging would imply that you're being arrogant. You are a very humble person, you're very dedicated, and you're very talented. I think if anyone else on this forum were in your position, they would not hesitate to "show off".

To all you people NOT giving Andrew the encouragement and telling him to "limit" his "bragging"... WHY??

If it weren't for his hard work you would probably not be here. How have YOU paid him back? By telling him subtly to hold back? That's not very nice of you.


My final thought: we can not decide what you do with yourself, this community, and your YouTube channel. We can only give you suggestions.. You have a lot of attention on you and its increasing day by day, so I would start focusing on the future, and maybe make a map of what I would want to do with all of your work. Put it together on a site? Maybe start thinking about changes? Such as maybe adding new content, or getting special advertisers (its not selling out, we all have to eat), maybe you could even have a special VIP section in the forums in order to promote forum growth and bring it to life. Its a big community, but its not alive... you should change that.

You've done a lot for the people that have thanked you, and there's a ton of people who didn't thank you, and you've stilled managed to help. Maybe its time to indulge a little and help y o u r s e l f.

-W


P.S. CONGRATS ASDJFHALKJSDHFAKJHDFKAHSDFKAS!!!!!!!
That's IS ..... AWESOME. A magazine?!!?!?!?!?