The funny part is we came all here for piano reviews, but stayed (and subscribed) because of the awesome musician. A real monster at piano, congrats Stu.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate it. I will pass on your compliments to Stu! :)
@francescodefendi3201
Жыл бұрын
True! 😊
@WolfAyron
Жыл бұрын
That's sooo so true! :D
@Zoco101
Жыл бұрын
It's a new world with a new type of celebrity. Stu is amazing. Considering Stu's influence on KZitem etc, the video is appropriate, and shall be well received I imagine.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks so much! We have received many requests over the years for this type of video, so it is exciting to finally have a chance to produce and release it. We're excited to see the feedback! :)
@soyeux27
3 ай бұрын
Songwriter and pianist here. Stu's musical talent, kindness and knowledge is the reason why I recently bought a Roland FP-30X. Thanks to his great improvisational talent, I don't miss any piano video from this channel. Thank you so much !
@MerriamPianos
3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! We really appreciate the support. Thanks so much for the kind words and congrats on your newly-purchased Roland FP30X! :)
@itsrob2321
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate Stu’s comprehensive reviews. He’s one of the best on the internet in my opinion. Thanks for all the work you all do in promoting music.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I will be sure to pass on those incredibly kind words to Stu! :)
@jamesarthofer3413
Жыл бұрын
Im 58 years old and just starting to learn piano. Though Stu is not a teacher on this channel, there is something about his presents,enthusiasm and knowledge that has me hooked on this channel . And to hear him play….. well you just need to listen. A master.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning into our channel! I know Stu appreciates the support and kind words immensely. Thanks again and happy playing! :)
@soyeux27
3 ай бұрын
well said, James!
@timnoyes44
4 ай бұрын
Your point of view on practicing jazz is articulately beautiful. I have never heard such a well spoken pedagogy in such few words. You are a teacher. Thank you.
@MerriamPianos
4 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks for taking the time to check out this Q&A with Stu! I will be happy to pass along your kind words and compliments to Stu on your behalf. :)
@JoeLinux2000
Жыл бұрын
Merriam Music is very fortunate to have a pianist of Stu's caliber onboard. KZitem viewers and modern piano connoisseurs are fortunate to be able to hear the latest offerings played in a very creative fashion by a genuine musical artist who brings out the full potential of the harmonic complexity of the instruments.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Brent here! Thank you for tuning in and writing in! I certainly agree with the sentiment. We don't take Stu's incredible talent, experience, and knowledge for granted. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to him for you! :)
@ShakyKeys
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy Stu's reviews - I enjoy his playing even more!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! I will be sure to pass them along to Stu for you. :)
@poppleswamp6546
Жыл бұрын
This is so enjoyable. I check to see when Stu releases another video. I’ve become a bit obsessed with pianos.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! We're very glad to hear that you've been enjoying Stu's reviews and comparisons! Thanks for the support! :)
@tjmpiano
Жыл бұрын
I am so thankful for this revealing video from Stu...I have so often pondered how someone could have this much knowledge, talent, and joyful interactions with his youtube audience. If he made a streaming or CD of his approach I would buy it the same day... I also would not even consider a digital piano purchase without his expertise which he proves almost daily... A joy to listen and to watch him play and absorb his incredible knowledge... Thank you for this..✌✌✌
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thank you so much for tuning in! I know Stu appreciates the incredibly kind words and support. I will be sure to pass them along to him on your behalf. :)
@MarkEisenman
Жыл бұрын
GOOD stuff!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@PianoMedic8923
Жыл бұрын
If i only lived in Toronto! I wish i could support mirriam music and Stu by going to the store and performances, but for now ill keep watching every video you put out!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
We appreciate that sentiment immensely! Hopefully, one day, you will be able to make your way to Toronto and stop by. :)
@adamyohan
Жыл бұрын
I always wanted this video. Stu is the reason I keep going back to this channel. Wish him all the best.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million for tuning in! We sincerely appreciate it and we're glad you enjoyed the video! :)
@matthewwilliams5201
Жыл бұрын
Stu, I have spent so many hours watching you review pianos over the last 18 months that you gained a weird niche celebrity status in my head! But I did that because you are by far the most knowledgeable, informative, balanced and educational reviewer out there. It so happens that today is the day it all culminated in actually choosing my new piano - a new Estonia L210. I waited to be able to try Estonias because your review of the L168 and comparison review of the L190 and Shigeru SK-3 showed me that Estonias might be exactly what I was longing for - and indeed, once my fingers fell on them, they were everything. Shopping in Melbourne, Australia, I couldn't repay your help by buying from your store, but I still want to thank you for helping me find my dream piano - I am sure it wouldn't have happened without you.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi Matthew! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you so much for supporting our channel, we really appreciate it. Also, I'm very glad to hear that Stu's video reviews and comparisons were helpful in your process. Congrats on your new Estonia grand! They are remarkable instruments and amongst the most expressive pianos in existence in my opinion. I will be sure to pass on your kind message to Stu. :)
@vicmartinez4532
Жыл бұрын
You do not know that you have a great talent for teaching piano
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Stu is a fantastic piano teacher and educator! We are very lucky to have his talent, knowledge, and experience! :)
@geraldfriesen5600
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Stu!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for tuning in! :)
@redlab3488
Жыл бұрын
It's amazing to know you better as a wonderful musician and an absolutely delicious person.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed this Q&A video with Stu! :)
@jimh1487
Жыл бұрын
Stu, I only have one word to say about your knowledge and talent on the piano, DANG!!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Haha I know what you mean! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Stu! :)
@rogerheath5027
Жыл бұрын
Stu mentioned that he would be open to an alternate rock song other than Bob Seagers> Ol' time Rn'R. He might consider the iconic piano on Skynards Sweet Home Alabama..& the intro guitar parts too ..Even the end guitar solo duel?...& maybe the intro to Doors> Lite My Fire for an alternate organ groove. All crowd Pleasers. Stu is one of the best Rock plyrs Ive heard in quite a while which is evident by hearing him riff out the Seager tune.His Rock prowess was shouted by that small but huge ol time Rn'R delivery!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Stu is a passionate music lover and, from my experiences, he has an incredibly open mind when it comes to musical styles and genres. I am quite confident he would be game to play any of the music you've listed. Thanks for tuning in and all the best! :)
@randypiano11
Жыл бұрын
Stu is the man!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
I will be sure to pass on the compliment to him on your behalf! :)
@mrmusicplz09
Жыл бұрын
Stu…love your playing!!! I always feel compelled to go practice after every review you do on the channel. Additionally, I had no reservations about buying the FP-E50 after your review of that instrument. I will always be a fan of the channel and you Sir.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi Gregory! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks so much for your support! We (and Stu) appreciate it immensely! Also, congrats on your FP-E50. They are a boatload of fun to say the last! Thanks again and happy playing! :)
@JoeyIndolos
Жыл бұрын
Saw the title, clicked like, then settled down to watch 😀
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! We really appreciate that and hope you enjoyed the video! :)
@pedrod.7576
6 ай бұрын
Stu is awesome!
@MerriamPianos
6 ай бұрын
We here at Merriam Music tend to agree! ;)
@ok.castin
Жыл бұрын
What a great video Stu, thanks for sharing. I love the way you play and even started transcribing some of the solos from your reviews. Great taste in music as well!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thank you for tuning in! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed this interview video with Stu. Thanks for supporting our videos and channel! :)
@guyjordan8201
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Stu is so personable on the videos I t’s easy to feel like we know him but of course he doesn’t know us. This proves we didn’t know that much. Thank you for being open Stu and all the best.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! We're glad you enjoyed this break in format to take a deeper dive into Stu's musical background! Thanks again and all the best! :)
@DonVal86
Жыл бұрын
I’m here cause he’s just the best around. 👍 Stu does have Ed Norton energy now that I think about it. 🤔
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in! And I can totally see that! :)
@hyperseah
Жыл бұрын
Perfect pitch! 🤩 🎉 The fact that many engineers are musicians is not surprising to me. Somehow the two fields are related.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
For sure! There is definitely some overlap there, especially for those creating music through composition or improvisation. :)
@rogerheath5027
Жыл бұрын
stu you are a super fine player really enjoyed the bruce hornsby groove in a store demo & everything you play
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! I'll be happy to pass on your kind words to Stu on your behalf. :)
@greenbunny13
Жыл бұрын
So incredibly awesome to get to learn so much more about you. We love and respect you Stu.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in! I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Stu!
@Beyondabsence
6 ай бұрын
Boy, I would bet a good chunk of money that among your influences you'd mention Keith Jarrett as well! I was wrong! Cheers and thank you for your candid answers! Gus
@MerriamPianos
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in! We appreciate it. :)
@didacushon8806
Жыл бұрын
Wanted a review on a piano and got stuck with Stu and Merriam Pianos. Great insights!😀
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Haha I hope the video didn't disappoint! ;) Thanks so much for tuning in!
@chanyjchan861
Жыл бұрын
Stu is amazing!!! Thank you Stu for your generosity. This is a very invaluable video. Wish you all the best!!! Thank you Stu and team!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in! We appreciate the support and I know Stu appreciates the kind words immensely! :)
@paulbennett274
Жыл бұрын
I've just been listening to your debut album 'Volume 1' on Qobuz Stu; I can clearly hear the Oscar Peterson/Bill Evans influences.... Superb! Unfortunately Qobuz doesn't detail your terrific Trio's personnel, so can you give a shout out to them please. Looking forward to another instrumental album as an encore soon please. Thanks
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! I will be sure to pass on the kind words to Stu! I know he will appreciate you taking the time to check out his album! :)
@richard135b7
Жыл бұрын
I bought a beautiful amazing Roland piano based on his opinion and demonstration of it. I've always liked him in doing reviews. After hearing his story I like him even more.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in Richard! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed this Q&A video with Stu and that our review/comparison videos were helpful in your process. Thanks again and enjoy your Roland piano! :)
@lbamusic
Жыл бұрын
Nicé autobio! Thanks so much for sharing!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tuning in! :)
@volodymyrgunin
8 ай бұрын
Very impressive. Thank you for sharing, Stu!
@MerriamPianos
8 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks so much for tuning in! We appreciate it. :)
@bluelotus1109
11 ай бұрын
Stu, your album is such a delight ❤
@MerriamPianos
11 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent here! I know Stu appreciates that immensely. I will be sure to pass on the kind words of support to him. :)
@romichjordan
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for tuning in!
@cragar55
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving us a wonderful glimpse into your personal life!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks so much for tuning in! :)
@TheIrrationalist
Жыл бұрын
Isn't it interesting how shame is so often the great motivator? After blowing it on stage, you determined never to do that again--never to feel that way again--and kicked your preparation into overdrive. I'd bet that you could find other examples of shame supercharging your various pursuits. It's certainly true for me. Anyway, that's just one random thought that occurred to me while listening to your terrific presentation. You are a treasure to the greater world. I love "checking in" with what you're doing even though it's likely we will never meet. What a world we all live in these days....
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! I couldn't agree more. It is our greatest "failures" that often lead to and inspire the most profound progress and improvement. I think it is a bit of a shame that we view the word "failure" with such a negative connotation. If we recalibrated our collective minds a bit as a culture, we could see the amazing potential that comes out of stumbling every now and then. Also, to your second point, the Internet is an exciting tool for connectivity! With that said, if you're ever in the Toronto area, hopefully, you'll stop by our showrooms. Stu can usually be found floating around one of the three showrooms. :)
@thepianotoaster9987
Жыл бұрын
Great video and a great guy. I bought my Kawai ES-920 two years ago on the strength of Stu’s video endorsement, and remain so pleased with the purchase. Keep up the great content and thank you.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! We're happy to hear you're happy with your ES920! It is a wonderful piano. Thanks for tuning in and supporting our channel! :)
@helvecioguimaraes
Жыл бұрын
Congrats to Stu for such an amazing career and achievements, in and outside music. Also, big thumbs up to Merriam Music for providing the resources for such nice Q&A.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly for tuning in! I know Stu appreciates the incredibly kind words. I will certainly share them with him. Thanks again and all the best! :)
@alexthompson6529
Жыл бұрын
Ayeee really enjoyed this, nice to hear a bit more about you! Glad you guys made this video :) Keep doing what you're doing!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to tune in! We appreciate it! :)
@odmusicman
Жыл бұрын
I am not surprised to hear you mention Oscar Peterson several times. He is my idol. To me he is the total package when it comes to technical ability (left and right hand), phrasing, expression, improvisation and to me above all, tone. When I heard four other guys play Tea for Two and then heard Oscar, the note expression and punctuated detail, no matter the speed, always floors me.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Oscar Peterson is an immense talent! He is certainly someone that you can draw a lot of inspiration from. :)
@jamesnewberry2945
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Stu !! that was fun
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million for tuning in! We appreciate it! :)
@richarpadilla1891
Жыл бұрын
I was asking myself where does he studied because he is so good at the piano and improvises so well ,it's obvious that he loves jazz ! Also i've already notice that he have great knowledge in the technological field of instruments ,he truly is an inspiration for me , one of the bests on KZitem if not the best !
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! I know Stu appreciates the kind words and support immensely. All the best and happy playing! :)
@TheFtm22
11 ай бұрын
Just found this- loved it! Bet there are enough questions for a part two!
@MerriamPianos
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I am pretty sure there will be a part two coming in the near future. ;)
@bigtime3719
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the videos. Greetings from Slovenia.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Canada! Thanks so much for the support and for tuning in! :)
@WengertD
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Stu, you are the best piano reviewer online and the extra insight into you was nice to see!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Stu on your behalf! :)
@pmbouvier
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that! I've been following you for demonstrating pianos but got addicted to your talent and professionaism, they're captivating. Now I'm on your site to get your album (which I found on Tidal), and now I'm on the hunt for your wife's music! Bets to you, Stu, thanks for the great interview, and I look forward to future reviews of the latest digital, and acoustic, pianos. Cheers.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support Peter! We're glad you enjoyed the video. Also, I know Stu appreciates the support in purchasing his album. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to him. :)
@hogyussi
Жыл бұрын
I can't believe youtube only just gave me the notification😭 I've been waiting for this!!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Well, I'm glad you stumbled upon the video! Better late than never as they say! ;)
@fadisoueidi4127
Жыл бұрын
this is one of your nicest youtube videos. so down to earth and enjoyable... you do great reviews though.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed it. :)
@maurogalch2098
Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Brazil!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Canada! Thanks for tuning in! :)
@vickigreene4288
Жыл бұрын
This was lots of fun!!! Great getting to know you
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate it and we're glad you enjoyed this deep dive into Stu's musical background! :)
@standardbreds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Those were great questions and great answers. I have watched many of your videos and they have been extremely valuable. This one was really fun!!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in and supporting our channel! We're glad you enjoyed this break in format for a Q&A with Stu. :)
@Biozene
Жыл бұрын
Fun video! I have a question. How does it feel to be a celebrity in the online piano world? Also, nice to see Prince get some love! Easily my fav artist.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! That is a great question for a follow up Q&A video with Stu. ;)
@marcellef8302
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Stu. I love the piano and I love watching/listening to you play. I took lessons many years ago and now I'm dealing with a little arthritis in my hands. You are extremely talented and quite an inspiration to continue learning this beautiful, wonderful instrument. I would love to get a baby grand player piano. My favorite song is Imagine (John Lennon), which I want to learn. My favorite classical piece is Canon (Pachelbel), in D major. Also, Rock With You is my favorite Michael Jackson song. Cheers, Stu. Looking forward to more of your videos.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks so much for tuning in and sharing your kind words! We sincerely appreciate the support. We're glad you have enjoyed Stu's videos. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to him on your behalf. :)
@marcellef8302
Жыл бұрын
@@MerriamPianos Thank you, Brent. Have a fantastic weekend 🎹
@onlypiano432
Жыл бұрын
Great guy
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
I'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Stu. :)
@HusadMarak-ho3hn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Stu! Can you talk about the best way to learn playing Jazz as a beginner without in person lesson? Thanks.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! We will likely be doing a follow-up Q&A style video with Stu down the road, so I will definitely keep your question on hand for that. Thanks for writing in! :)
@heribantomas
8 ай бұрын
Pure Class !! :)
@MerriamPianos
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
@heribantomas
8 ай бұрын
Just listening to ur albums ( didn't know u have one until u mentioned it here ) just absolute tunes !! Love the feel!! Can't wait for no.2 🤙🤘😉
@user-oc5xt7nl7e
11 ай бұрын
This was really good. Great channel, btw.
@MerriamPianos
11 ай бұрын
Thanks a million! We appreciate that immensely. :)
@hidesertmusic
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Stu. It’s nice to learn a little bit of your history. You have a great style on the piano and I love watching and listening to your demos. I played piano as a kid and really wish I had practiced as my mom wanted me to. I had a good friend (Ed Holz) who graduated from Vienna Conservatory of Music back in the 60s. He was a studio musician in Los Angeles and played in my bar in Anaheim for a little while. I bought a Yamaha 6’6” grand for him to play and I’ve loved the sound of Yamaha ever since then. He did a version of funeral For A Friend that was so good that I want him to play it at my funeral, if I can find him. It’s been 30 years since we connected. What’s the name of your CD? I’d like to get a copy. Thanks.
@MerriamPianos
8 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in and supporting our channel! We appreciate it. :) It sounds like you have acquired a really excellent piano from a very accomplished musician. In terms of Stu's music, you can check out his website and order music/CDs here: www.stuharrison.com/
@hidesertmusic
8 ай бұрын
@@MerriamPianos thank you for responding. Actually I bought the piano from Sherman Clay & Co in 1986 for $6500. It had just been refurbished by Yamaha and was like new. I bought it for my bar so Ed would play there. He also played at the Anaheim Hilton. He said he had to practice 5 hours a day so he may as well get paid for it. He could play The Star Spangled Banner with his Left hand while playing Bennie and the Jets at the same time with his Right hand. Unfortunately I went bankrupt from having too much fun in my bar. After that I lost track of him.
@frederickgarcia5899
Жыл бұрын
I purchased the Roland FP10 based on your reviews and comparisons. I admire your playing style, and I even recorded your sample songs during the reviews and downloaded most of your short videos here at Meriam Music. I am from the Philippines. P.S. Your perfect pitch is awesome!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for tuning in and congratulations on your Roland FP10! It is a wonderful instrument and I know you will be very happy with what it offers you musically. Thanks for the kind words. We sincerely appreciate it! :)
@marcs6928
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this insightful video Stu- I’ve only been following you for a few months but became a fan quickly- your reviews were exactly what I was looking for in my search for a digital piano to complement my acoustic Yamaha T121 (2007). I find your work refreshing in its objective sincerity and I really appreciate listening to your improvisations and incredible voicing. Interestingly, I’ve found some similarities between us as you went through this Q&A about your life and career… I however don’t have perfect pitch….nor anywhere near your talent…and I am not a professional musician by any stretch of the imagination but music is a passion and the piano my preferred hobby and your videos not only inform but inspire as your own passion transpires…so… thank you!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi Marc! Brent here! Thank you kindly for tuning in! We're so happy to hear that you've enjoyed Stu's video reviews and comparisons and that you've found this Q&A relatable. I suppose when it comes to musicians, there will inevitably be a little bit of overlap and familiarity with our musical origin stories so to speak. :)
@soyeux27
3 ай бұрын
Stu, I would like to know what is your relationship with classical music. Do you have any classical composer, period or genre you prefer ? Thanks for your superb content and craft !
@MerriamPianos
3 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! While I can't speak on behalf of Stu, I can attest to the fact that he is an extremely versatile player and a very accomplished classical player as well, having gone through the Royal Conservatory piano program here in Canada. :)
@Spektralfarben-Music
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this personal insight! It's always a great pleasure to watch your videos. Your factual, objective, competent yet entertaining style is great fun and an asset to all music/piano lovers. (PS: I'm still waiting for reviews of Clavia Nord instruments 😉)
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! We're so glad you have been enjoying our videos. We appreciate your support of our channel immensely. Also, thank you for the suggestion. It is difficult to tackle every model, but we will certainly do our best! :)
@EdPin_
Жыл бұрын
Love it. Beginning made me laugh, credentials are there - undoubtedly 😁 Hope that all recordings are saved in HQ for the future high-quality curated releases, just need a dedicated page with a good intuitive interface and a vast range of payment options. It will come. 7:29 Stu, I would love to see your conversation with Adam Neely. It will happen. Was wondering for some time now, what mascot fits you. Pink Panther - that's it! Hope it sits on the camera when you filming, and helps to connect with us ;-) 9:01 Performing? Always for us - -muppets- viewers. So the quality of your YT content is on the level where it's time to split hairs... Just need some time.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to check out our recent Q&A with Stu! We appreciate it. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Cheers! :)
@Roberto-qb2dj
Жыл бұрын
Stu, mi ha sempre colpito per la sua semplicità nell'improvvisare. Perché non proponi delle lezioni di pianoforte qui su youtube oltre ai test soliti che fai con grande professionalità? Un caro❤ saluto dall'Italia.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi Roberto! Brent here! Stu has released a few tutorial videos through our KZitem channel. Perhaps, we will have to release some more though. ;)
@inthesunbythebeach
Жыл бұрын
@@MerriamPianos That would be great!
@photonspark
Жыл бұрын
Nice one Stu! Still on the fence re ES 120, 520, 920, may get an older synth before piano though due to budget 😂
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! It is definitely a tough call to make. For me, the difference in price between the ES520 and ES920 is pretty small, so it is easy enough to justify the jump to the top-of-the-line model. However, the gap between ES120 and ES920 is fairly large, so it will come down to each individual's assessment of cost-to-value on that front.
@photonspark
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, love the channel 🙂
@giovannidelogu
Жыл бұрын
Troppo simpatico!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@hvrijsse
Жыл бұрын
I have perfect pitch, discovered when I was about 5 or 6 years old. At that time it was assumed that you were born with it. According to research that's not really true - you need to grow up in a family where music is played all day. While it's a nice party trick and enables you to write down a song you hear in no time, there are drawbacks too. Transposing can be challenging and playing a piano not tuned to 440Hz can short circuit my brain at times.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
That is an interesting point! I can see the sensitivity to intonation being very difficult on the ears. Thanks for tuning in and sharing! :)
@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12
Жыл бұрын
I think any pianist at least once in their life has played a Yamaha U1. Also I think any pianist at least once in their life has binn asked the question can you sing""? No I can not LOL🎹🎶
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
I think it is safe to say that both of those points are quite true! ;)
@BarneyGoogle1950
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy all your videos. I do wonder, do you enjoy the "Great American Songbook?" You never seem to play examples of it.
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks so much for tuning in! We're happy to hear you've been enjoying our videos! Thanks for the question. I will take note of it and, perhaps, Stu can discuss the topic in the next Q&A video. :)
@Researcher30473
Жыл бұрын
From 3 to 12 years old on a U1...... Damn......
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
The U series instruments are solid, reliable workhorses! :)
@Researcher30473
Жыл бұрын
@@MerriamPianos my teacher has had his U1 for 30 years and we still use that every week.
@p0indexter624
Жыл бұрын
at 08:52 you mention Mancini and the Pink Panther theme. my intro to jazz is almost identical however the tv theme that hooked me was Lalo Schifrin' s "Mission Impossible". metaphor?... i digress. Mancini's Pink Panther was a close second. there was also a show during the late 60's early 70s called NYPD. not to be confused w NYPD blue or CSI, a gritty NY crime drama show and the theme song was incredible to hear the horn chords and intensity kzitem.info/news/bejne/koRtuptoo5N0l6w. another tv theme i was drawn to was the Spiderman cartoon theme also of the seventies. btw, nice chops 😎
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks so much for tuning in and sharing! Those are some great, iconic themes that I'm sure inspired many people to take up learning music. :) All the best and happy playing! :)
@ajotech
7 ай бұрын
Stu, what online or piano app would you advise to learn on your own?
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent here! A lot of people seem to have had success with Simply Piano and Flow Key. They are certainly worth checking out! :)
@ajotech
7 ай бұрын
Excellent thank you so much:)
@africanhistory
Жыл бұрын
How did I know after Steve he was going to say Prince?
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
It is hard to find a musician that does not have tremendous respect for Prince and his immense talents! :)
@gracelove886
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, you are very interesting and the best advocate of the piano on you tube, i believe. Other reps just seem to spout affiliated diatribe and bore me to death.
@MerriamPianos
10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you so much for tuning in and sharing your incredibly kind words about our channel. We appreciate it! :)
@mfurman
Жыл бұрын
What surprised me the most was that in the long line up of Stu’s favourite jazz piano players there was not Keith Jarrett!!!
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! I imagine that Stu is a fan and appreciator of Keith Jarrett, but, at the end of the day I suppose every player has their own unique list of favourites that inspire them most. :)
@michebre
10 ай бұрын
Stu could you tell me what monitors you own? Additionally, I had auditioned the Focals 6 Be a long while back and wondered what you felt equivalent monitors would be? Thanks.
@MerriamPianos
10 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! I am not sure which studio monitors Stu is currently using. In terms of equivalent monitors to the Focal Solo6, I know a lot of people compare them to the Genelec 8040B monitors. However, I don't personally have any experience with the Genelec model. They are a slightly cheaper alternative, at least here in Canada. Thanks and hope this helps! :)
@GlenAmes
7 ай бұрын
Stu, I really need a beautiful REAL PIANO sounding VST with good sustain. I currently play a Samick 6'8 grand and know what it sounds like to have the full, deep, rich 3D sound. I have installed the Ravenscroft but it feels empty, lacking the harmonics and the decay happens too rapidly. Is there a way for me to keep the full sustain longer on the Ravenscroft virtual piano??
@MerriamPianos
7 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in and writing in with your question. I am not intimately familiar with the Ravenscroft VST, so, unfortunately, I'm not entirely sure offhand which parameters are adjustable. If you are looking for other VST plugins, the VSL piano VST is quite authentic sounding in my experiences.
@philippebertrand3820
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Rock With You chords are complex indeed : kzitem.infoP2Z5MpIKsNg?feature=share Thanks for sharing Stu’s background !
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to tune in! We appreciate it. :)
@markf4411
Жыл бұрын
Is perfect pitch required to be an accomplished artist?
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Not at all! It is an incredibly useful skill and certainly has massive benefits (as is evident in Stu's incredible playing, improvising, and musicianship). With that said, there are many professional musicians of the highest-level that do not possess perfect pitch. While you can develop very good relative pitch through practice and ear training, many researchers suggest that it is extremely unlikely and difficult to develop perfect pitch beyond a very young age (if I recall 5 years old was one bench mark that was suggested).
@Biozene
Жыл бұрын
Prince didn't have perfect pitch and he was more accomplished than the vast majority of artists who do have it.
@tamarpoladian6939
4 ай бұрын
How old are you Stu? If u don’t mind me asking……
@MerriamPianos
4 ай бұрын
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! I am not sure what year Stu was born to be honest. Perhaps, that is a question for the next Q&A video. ;)
@illusionyx907
Жыл бұрын
Our Dearest Stu, why do you name an Italian classical charming notes Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si on simple English alphabet manner? I guess it would be correct if one can keep a beautiful old style tradition and respect the Italy for magic mystery notes this country gifted it to the whole World, isn't it? Anyway I put my "like" to you...)))
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Brent here! Thanks so much for tuning in and supporting our videos/channel! We sincerely appreciate it. Thanks again and happy playing! :)
@africanhistory
Жыл бұрын
Def not Norton, but Cussak
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
Haha I can certainly see it! ;)
@eigenfield
Жыл бұрын
First, was Edward Norton. Then Luke Bracey aura like in the latest movie "Point Break"
@synergypiano
Жыл бұрын
Be careful when using the word "funk" hahaha, in some places it does not mean the same music style....
@MerriamPianos
Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of variations of specific genres of course. But, that is one of the things that makes music so exciting! :)
@synergypiano
Жыл бұрын
@@MerriamPianos Yeah.... Pianos and Brazilian Funk for example, does NOT mix at all... not something I'd call exciting XD
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