Annique is a fantastic pianist, educator and wonderful person. She is a well established name in the classical music world on Youtube and Instagram, where she is sharing her passion for piano and getting the younger generation enthusiastic about music. ‪@heartofthekeys‬

OUTLINE:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:56 First Connection to Music
00:05:12 Conservatory Stuttgart
00:13:47 Social Media Impact on Classical Music
00:23:07 Physical & Psychological Aspects of Professional Piano playing
00:26:50 Dealing with Stage Fright & Blackouts
00:36:17 Exams, Competitions and Perfectionism
00:43:25 Mastering Stress & Failure
00:48:32 Performance Routine
00:51:44 Visualization & Memory Training
00:56:12 Favorite Composers & Repertoire: Chopin & Mozart
01:01:50 Mainstream Music vs. Classical Music
01:06:34 Inspiration
01:10:17 Future Projects
01:12:32 Advice to Younger Self: Improvisation
01:18:03 Historical Instruments
01:20:57 Future of Classical Music?

#piano #podcast #heartofthekeys