Old School Violin Teachers Used to Do This (Ft. Ray Chen) 

Seeing Ray emitting soloist aura and giving advice with a bedhead is just so hilarious.

Eddy: he looks so peaceful I’m jealous Also Eddy: *ruthlessly turns on light*

Eddy is such a main character in this vid, wakes everyone up to train but doesn't train himself. A true main character

The fact that two set are so close and such good friends with some of the world’s top soloists (Ray and Hilary) is something that shouldn’t be forgotten. Not everyone can just ask Ray Chen to stay for the night and give them a mini masterclass on a concerto at 8am - that’s an achievement in itself!

Other people: It sounds like a good idea at the time. Eddy: It sounds like a bad idea I'm so excited to do it.

I love how ThreeSet’s idea of being dragged out of bed in the middle of the night is the alarm going off at 7:55 a.m. 😂

props to these two for engineering a private concert + masterclass/slumber party with a world-famous soloist and somehow making a living out of that.

I love the dynamic with Ray! He seems humble but has the ability to be ultra self-confident when needed.

So I'm a figure skater, that means being on the ice on my own, while the whole arena is watching. It is very intimidating to know that the judges have a replay system, and they can rewatch every little detail in slow motion. What made me more confidence was when I overheard another skater's grandma saying "oh you were so amazing, because you DIDN'T FALL". I mean, it's like saying you are amazing because you can hold a violin. 😂 Then I realized that there are only a few judges, but hundreds of grandparents / family friends / classmates, who have no idea whatsoever about skating, so whatever I do, they will find it amazing. So ever since I go out to the ice like LET'S SHOW THEM SOME AWESOMENESS, because I KNOW that even my worst performance looks awesome for them. And it really helps if you KNOW that the whole arena thinks you are awesome.

I was really glad to hear Ray encourage Brett in the area of confidence and to not overthink, but to really go for it and play. This is something that I’ve noticed about Brett in the past. However, Brett REALLY IS better than he believes. When Brett becomes nervous it also seems that he becomes intimidated, which effects his musicality, which has caused Brett to (at times) perform like a shy violinist. However, if Brett works on Ray’s advice to relax, not over think and just go for it, we will definitely see a new level of Brett’s playing. Again I say, Brett is significantly better than he thinks he is! There are moments when he was relaxed and joking around that I’ve gotten a glimpse of how good Brett really is on the violin. Brett has the skills to perform the Mendelssohn concerto well, he only has to believe in himself. So Brett, I respectfully say directly to you please do not overthink it. Ray’s compliment to you in the video was legit, we noticed. I say all of this to encourage you. As you continue to prepare the technical parts, please continue to believe in yourself and learn relaxation techniques. These things will naturally build your confidence, drastically reduced any technical mistakes resulting in you performing with even more vigor, your musicality will soar. You have another level in you as a violinist, even I can see it. You don’t have to work for that next level it’s already sitting there in you waiting to be released as you relax more and believe in yourself, the result will immediately show in your playing. As Ray said, go for it and play Brett… play!😁

Ray really is a master violinist. You can tell his musicality is just on a different tier. And he really was proud of Brett too hah

I love how at 10:58 it looks like Brett completely dials in and starts emitting that "soloist confidence" that Ray was talking about! It might just be me but I feel like he was standing up a little straighter too. They both killed it!!

Honestly, I think Ray Chen should do more videos with TwoSet. I feel like they’re just a perfect match together and makes the video 100 times better.

This was EPIC. I love any collab they do with Ray. Ray is such a sweetheart (not to mention excellent friend) to coach Brett. (If you watch closely, you can see Ray watching Brett's fingering through each movement they played) YOU'VE GOT THIS BRETT! (LOL. The "auto generated" subtitles referred to the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto as "The Mental Symbolic Shepherd". I'm still laughing.)

Their bed hair, screaming during Smash Bros, Eddy humming the mendy first thing in the morning while waking up Ray and Brett, Two Chens hyping Brett during the 3rd movement and Ray being so detailed about how Brett can improve his playing and be less nervous is definitely the threeset content I signed up for

I love how Ray’s bedhead hair is just bouncing so nicely while listening to Brett play 😂

Brett's playing is sooo good! One can tell he practiced for fourty hours a day every day!!! Can't wait for the 4 mil!!!!

the headbangs, the nods, the excitement from ray and eddy everytime brett play give me pure joy

Ray Chen playing scales perfectly in tune right after waking up. What a Ling Ling.

I was expecting mostly a funny video of these three hanging out and maybe admiring Ray's playing in the morning, but once the coaching started, it just got to a whole new level of awesome.

If you can play it half in sleep, you can play it awake.

Editor-san! Thank you so much for the ThreeSetViolin editing at 10:50 It was seriously perfect with Ray and Eddy both bouncing and headbanging along with Brett trying his hardest!

Ray being kind senpai is so heart warming. Brett will be fine. He's practiced a lot and he's confident. He will do great for his concert. I'll be there cheering.

Two things to say: -I congratulate my buddy Brett for the hard work seen; literally minutes after waking up and being extremely accurate, *Ling ling is gonna have some competition at the concerto* -Ray is freaking insane, I can't believe he just woke up and remembered every detail of how to improve the play to the point of giving his fingering (yeah, I know sounds funny) to Brett. Love this kind of stuff.

I honestly LOVE the relationship between these three!! Ray said in his video when he comment on Eddy's Sebelius that he really appreciate Twoset for bringing more people into classical music (I know Ray because of Twoset and I love him so much lol). And Ray himself as a lingling soloist, is a great teacher, big brother, and friend of Twoset! Like in this video, he inspired them with this "new/old" way of practice, and he teaches them techniques and how to get mentally prepared before going on stage, all that. This is such a wholesome relationship!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Ray looks genuinely shocked by realising how much practice Brett was doing behind the scene lol.

Ray and Hilary are the two most wholesome big siblings ever!! I'd love an episode of TwoSet and Friends, with both Ray and Hilary. Maybe a pre-Mendelssohn video where Hilary and Ray sub in vlogging for TwoSet as the "audience" to a big concert.

Ray Chen is god tier, not just for his artistry immediately after waking up but also for the way he cheers on and advises his friend 🤩

I think Brett is the first classical musician whose colour I can clearly identify as someone who didn’t usually have an ear for these things. There’s a particular warmth to the way he plays, and a softness even when there’s a hard edge to the sound or the piece.

Brett just being entranced, looking like a tired puppy, while watching Ray Chen playing is absolutely hilarious

15:00 minutes of seeing threeset sleeping, playing smash, regretting there life decisions and beautiful violin playing. Could have not asked for more.

So now we know, finally, that Brett does in fact sleep with his glasses off . . .

Can you imagine the range of emotions their neighbors must have felt that morning lol

I honestly think Brett just trusting himself will be the thing to bring his playing to that next level.

Ray's just on another level. Brett has improved so much but RAY IS JUST INSANE. So refined and his dynamics are just eargasmic

Hence proved....musicians who practice 40 hours are INVINCIBLE HUMAN BEINGS...even when they are SACRILEGIOUSLY shaken up from their sleep...!!!

Ray's advice about confidence is really important. In some serious videos, suchs a the Ysaye 3 Masterclass, I felt that Brett wasn't as confident as he could be. Of course, any stage fright and performance anxiety he has is valid. That why I really appreciate this video. These seemingly random and hard training could really help him develop his own confidence and be able to help him a lot more. I am really excited to watch the Mendelssohn live.

Currently pulling an all-nighter to cram for law school exams and strangely comforted by Eddie's less than perfect pitch humming, Brett's catatonic morning face and Ray's energetic bed hair. edit: This comment section is so wholesome! Thank you lovelies 🥰 edit 2: Smashed it with lots of luck from this thread, prayers for lingling's wisdom and the spirit of my ancestors' cow.

Brett used to be so good at using dynamic markings for his musicality (as a child) but somehow he kind of forgets it when he's nervous.....or he has outgrown that and focused more on projection that the p/pp/ppp/>/< parts gets swallowed up by the big sound he's trying to produce. I did notice his gentle playing coming back with his new violin but I think he's either too nervous or he hasnt shaken off his habit of trying to be big as possible. I really think Brett's interpretation is still coming off really strong and it's got that quite raw energy that still needs a bit of refining (im sure when he's a little bit more awake, we get to see that refined version more). Ray's version is one of my favourite recordings of the Mendy and I've always associated Mendy with childhood memories and the rollercoaster of emotions as a child (the story in my head for mendy is like this: 1st mvt-trying to convince my _strict & very asian_ parents to buy me toys, 2nd mvt-bargaining with parents using grades, 3rd mvt-getting to enjoy the toy) and it was Ray's recording that made me have that imagery so I've held that imagery as a reference every time i hear mendy. Case in point, here's my opinion on other recordings: Janine's got a juicier mendy so I imagined that instead of a toy, it's letting me out to play outside. Hilary is so on point, she made me think I wanted a lot of toys (like I raided and shoved every toy possible in the shop). Perlman's recording gave me the same vibes as Ray. Not saying I am comparing but Brett's version to these great guys but he gave me an imagery of naive teenage love, always headstrong, and always impulsive. Which is nice! But it caught me off guard. Maybe it's got to do with the mic position too. Recordings got a very far mic whereas tsv videos have theirs at a 1-2 m distance so the sound may come off strong. Anyway, I love that these nerds decided to give us something to think and ponder ♥️♥️♥️ Like.........how Ray holds his chopsticks. 🤔 and how he sleeps like a cocoon but still gets bed head 🤔

I am already amazed by Ray's warm-up and the idea is fun and Brett did a brilliant job! But speaking for your neighbour's point of view, I hope the room is soundproof XD

😄 I love that Ray is happy to spend some time out of his busy schedule to help out his mates. Good on ya!

I’m actually amazed at how Brett’s playing evolved since his 2 mil Tchaik! His playing is much more clear and precise. Though he already had an impressive technique, he achieved to improve it to this wonderful level ! I can’t wait to hear the entire concerto, with the orchestra as well 😍

Noticing how dark Brett's violin hickey is you can tell he must've practiced A LOT for the concert. Looking forward to the 4 mil Mendelssohn!

I'm here for the bed hairs. They look so cute~🥺💕 Kudos to Maestro Ray for helping Brett in the incoming 4M concert. Love you guys♡

I love how everyone is so supportive, specially Ray! He gave so much good advice and was super encouraging

Seeing all the people rooting for Brett's 4mil is just heartwarming. You got this!! Cant wait for the concert!

Literally CHEERING for Brett, that smile during the 3rd mvt excerpt was EVERYTHING!!!! Freaking slay your performance will be sensational!

You can see the clear improvement from the time Brett played at Curtis to now. He's been putting in a LOT of practice.

I was smiling for 15 minutes straight. Didn't notice until the vid was over. My cheeks hurt 😂. I'm so excited for this concert! Ray's suggestions were on point! I'm glad to see him back with you guys!

I really love the moment like 11:00 you can clearly see Brett went from full PANIC mode to something he himself actually enjoys. He truly nailed every note in that passage. LOVE IT

I'm incredibly impressed with Brett's playing in this. He's come such a long way from the Tchaik, he must have practiced 40 hours a day for months to get to this level. Good on him for it, can't wait for the livestream!

Always a good day when twoset uploads…a better day when Ray Chen shows up in the video!

Watching Brett's face look so out of it while he totally rocks the concerto makes me smile. He's doing really well, and Ray was exactly right with his comment on body language.

It's funny because you can actually hear how sleepy Brett is when he plays compared to Ray Also "morning bow movement" is a critically underappreciated joke.

Even waking up sleepy, Brett unconsciously plays "Scissors" and defeats Ray, truly BRAVO!

It’s clearly that Brett has been practicing 40hrs a day! You’ve really done a good job. Trust yourself Brett, we’re always here to support you!

I absolutely love this video! Ray is such a good friend for doing this crazy idea with our boys! I want more crazy videos like this, next one: pajama party with guests lol

I think it's great Ray did this with Brett. Really showed him that soloist confidence the first round and I think that challenged Brett to give more. I have a feeling if it was just Eddy, they would have joked around much more. Also, the hair was cute.

Loved seeing Brett actually smiling while playing. He has smiled in videos before, but normally he has this intense look of focus and parts really felt like he's got this. That and Ray Chen being such an awesome role model and friend. Amazing wholesome content!!

Watching Rey how he wants to help Brett overcome his (on stage) anxiety makes me appreciate him more.

the power of bed hair. awesome playing by Brett more than they normally shows i think. Ray, Hillary and Chloe are best guest they ever introduce to world outside classical musician IMO.

Ray's dynamic is so freaking refined. Makes it feels like it's what supposed to sound like

Ray has fantastically emotive dynamics. And Brett is playing better than ever!

The look on Ray's face when he realized Brett actually kept pace with him through that first fast passage was great

What a wonderful support system you have BRETT! Don’t forget to enjoy living your dream. Same to you Eddie! Have fun out there. Your hard work will show🎉🎉🎉

Props to Ray for his all out support for the bois! He's our number one hypeman fo sho. On a side note, this video is very unique and fun to watch. They played until 2am which kinda tipped the balance but hey, 8am is still as fun 😁

Going back here after watching the concerto. Brett's growth amazes me

“Bulletproofing Brett”-such an entertaining, edifying, and excellent video. Love that ThreeSet energy!

Here after the 4 Mil drop! Congrats to Brett and to everyone on this journey, we're so proud of you

Wait, Brett actually sounds REALLY good

my jaw DROPPED when brett just went into the solo in the third movement 😦 you can see how truly proud eddy and ray were. watching this after seeing brett play mendelssohn he did SO incredibly well. all three of you guys are just amazing!

This video is EXACTLY the moment, when I knew Brett was gonna be just ok with this Concerto❣️

It’s funny; ray’s playing is still amazing as always, but is is clear how hard Brett has practiced this, as he almost sounds like Ray’s equal playing a piece in which he specializes. Incredibly what practice can achieve!

Sing, Ray, SING! And it's just epically funny when both Brett and Eddy's jaws drop when Ray plays that mvt 3 passage! I really loved when Brett smiled in the first mvt 3 section....he so rarely does when he plays, it's a joy to see!

As an Asian who can’t hold my chopstick properly, thank you Ray for making me feel normal 😂

All three of them headbanging to the concerto is the cutest thing ever

I kind of love how this isn't staged and it looks more realistic. Like, twoset would usually just film in that one room, but now we get to see the rest of the place. Really cool. Also would love to see more Ray Chen videos

I think is it so nice of Ray to take the time, come by and tutor Brett a bit. He's got the concert already practised, but some extra tips will help with nerves and that is really nice to see. (I'm assuming they practised together more than is shown here).

The fact that they are mutually helping and supporting each other warms my heart. Not only it's so educational but it motivates everyone else watching this video! I'm on my way to go practice then haha ^^

I really love the openness to feedback and humility demonstrated here. A good lesson In always being open to growth.

I am SO impressed! Brett is doing great. Can't wait for the performance.

I still can't believe that Brett will be playing with such a huge orchestra, it's going to be epic 😀😀

Threeset is probably the only thing I love more than TwoSet… the fact that they are both offering their violins to Eddy without a second thought. Such a beautiful friendship

I've really been enjoying the last year of videos where you show us how well you play. The joking and goofing around are fun, but seeing your talent raises it all to another level. Good luck with the big performance.

My favorite moment was at 11:00 when Brett suddenly slips into complete focus. The seconds before that he looked so nervous. Then suddenly he slips into the music and nothing else exists.

Its the eye contact between eddy and brett for me.

I love how Eddy plays scissors paper rock with them although he's not even part of the competition 😂 he just can't skip that opportunity to measure his skills with Brett's and Ray's 🤣

Ray: **wakes up** Also Ray: **instantly plays an absolute masterpiece**

TwoSet collabing with Ray always makes me smile - this rainy day suddenly became sunny.

Watching them be so sleepy with bed head at the beginning and then alternate between being impressed by each other to just jamming together was such a joy to watch. Smiling the whole video. I’m looking forward to Brett’s performance.

It's so funny to look at sleepy Brett. He looks so tired which is very relatable, but at the same time he's surprisingly cute even after sleeping nearly five hours which is really a superpower. And his playing here of course... Amazing🥰

Ray: groans* subtitle: [music]

Okay, so Ray playing while sleepy and still in his PJs with bed head is a thing I never knew I needed in my life. And yet here we are. Also, I am filled with all kinds of warm fuzzies that even though it's to make content, Ray and Eddy are both in an Airbnb, having fun, playing Smash Bros and supporting Brett so much with this. And Brett already sounds SO polished, I know I'm going to be so proud of him and his performance. I can't wait until the show happens, I just wish that I was able to be there in person, but I'll have to enjoy it online. To think all this came from a ridiculous pun that we all took seriously.

10:05 hey Brett your Mozart's showing

Was not expecting a slumber party, but I was delighted by the whole thing. The B2TSM shirt is just great.

The head banging at the 3rd movement was THE best lol 😆❤ What a great exercise to get out of your own head and check how ingrained the music/musicality is in you! Stealing it for my own practice

Can't believe how excited I am watching two guys eat, play smash and sleep XD.

I love how this was basically a sleepover with Ray

3:41 Eddy already greet Brett with stress instead of a "good morning", ah yes that's friendship there

It’s also so cool to see that Ray and other soloist and classical musicians in general are still normal people that enjoy food and video games