Please listen - A Thousand Years

HelenClarkePianist

A Thousand Years - Christina Perri BEST STEINWAY PIANO COVER (Twilight Saga Theme Song Soundtrack)

Please have a listen to my track, I’ve worked really hard but feel like I’m not really getting anywhere, thank you xx

SouthPark

That does sound very good. One of my tricks … well, not a trick as such … is instead of playing certain single notes for certain notes of the melody, I like to occasionally mix it up a tad. A tad only. If done just right -- instead of playing a single melody note, play at least some with a 'third' (ie. two notes - with a slight delay between them if possible). If it's not over-done, then the music can sound more interesting than too many single notes for the melody. Or at least too many single in certain/particular spots that could make a significant difference that is.

VST-Player

Well, what can I say? You are a professional pianist with a BA in music, your videos are rather professional and your piano covers of popular tunes are quite good. You are the resident pianist of a hotel. All that is fine. But which strategy could make you famous? I don't know. From my own experience, I can say that it is extremely difficult to get people interested in instrumental piano music, and especially on Youtube there are so many people who play the piano. I therefore decided for myself not to invest too much in my small Youtube channel and keep it just for fun without the intention to make money as a pianist. This is my latest upload, just in case anyone wants to listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGzJ0V5bi0c

SouthPark

I have been watching Helen's vids ever since I saw them come up on youtube. Her piano abilities are right up there. If there are albums - even covers etc, which I will check in a few moments, I'll buy some!

Mrroland

There's nothing wrong with your music. If I may give you one word of advice: I would recommend to avoid using screamy titles. When I saw the title my first response was that I wasn't going to watch the video. Do not tell the audience that you have the best cover, but let the audience decide and tell you. Also keep in mind that most people don't get famous instantly. Sometimes it takes years before someones talent is discovered.

Best regards from the Netherlands , mrroland.

kawafanboi

they put steinway in the title, /angery mode

SouthPark

I went to Helen's site and tried the 'buy me coffee' feature, but looks like the feature isn't working for my aussie credit card. I put in exactly the right details, and my credit card works for everything else. And I put in more than one attempt as well.