CMNW SF21 Masterclass with Jason Vieaux | BACH Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E flat major, Mvt. II 

My goodness... I love how Mr. Vieaux zeroed in on student's musicality... bringing out the lovely contrapuntal lines which make the piece the great artistic work it is. I agree with other comments... this was a great lesson, in that I actually sense the student is now focusing on the lines of music and less on technique. Don't get me wrong... when student returns to the practice room, technique should be of utmost importance... slow practice with a metronome is of utmost importance. But he should not stop there... after all the notes are under his fingers, the REAL work begins... each phrase should shine like a gem... this is what making art is all about.

He’s playing the subject as if it starts on the one, but the subject starts on the second beat so he should be counting the first beat quietly to himself and feel the character of the peace. Also the D to the C sharp and then back up to the D launches the beginning of the subject to the E and then down to a, B, C sharp, and then D. They is where the subject starts in the dominant, and it starts on the second beat. The rhythmic structure of music by composer, like Bach is crucial to the phrasing. The most important thing of musician can do is listen carefully, and if 1 does not like the sound, they are making make gentle corrections to the fingers

A powerful lesson. Art music is not about knuckle busting or vanity, it's about controlling beautiful counterpoint, melody, and harmony. I had a class with Jason and it was a game changer and stays with me to this day.

Incredible how good Vieaux sounds next to a (very) advanced student.

Nice to hear the recommendation to concentrate on the works of Sor, Carcassi, and Giuliani. I wish more concert players would include these pieces in their repertoire. I keep going back to them for inspiration and practice of solid technique.

what a brilliant session

Jason is brilliant and so insightful

Lucky man...