Emoting Pianist Moments: some self-conscious and un-selfconscious pianists
Most musicians are not 100% comfortable listening to themselves. I belong to not such a small group of musicians who cringe, flinch and twirl listening to themselves. As if listening to myself isn't bad enough, I am often forced to (or force myself to) monitor myself on video, which, admittedly, is highly beneficial for my playing when I do get through it. I see for myself what gestures and facial expressions help/enhance the musical expression I am trying to create through s