andrei poliakov

Did you know that you can manage your stress at work with techniques that classical pianists have used for centuries?

Classical musicians don’t survive by just pushing through.
They survive by using specific techniques that protect the nervous system:

1. Don’t do only one thing. Alternate your activities to reduce the mental friction.

2. Have a friend… at least one, but from none-work environment.

3. Warm up before doing anything serious. You are telling your body: we are safe

4. Take a really good care of your ego. Separate the feedback from the insult.

5. In any unclear situation, blame the conductor. Do not internalise any crisis at work as your personal failure..

Wanna have a personalised plan for your work day?
Hit me up in the comments or DM

#stress #burnout #pianisthack #leadership #ratrace

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5 months ago | [YT] | 2

andrei poliakov

Since we all are trying to look fine while we are quietly falling apart inside, I thought a practical guide would be useful to many people.

In the end of the day, it is how you look is important, not how you feel. You should push through no matter what, keep playing by rules, smile, and pretend that nothing ever matters.

This is what I’d thought and how I’d lived my life for decades. Until one fine sunny morning I welcomed a burnout and a bunch of other health issues into my life.

You don’t have to do this.
In reality, your goal is not to look fine. You need to get your nervous system back.

Remember: the burnout shows up while your calendar still looks busy.

If you relate, DM me “FINE”
Let’s talk about it
#officelife #burnouts #ratrace #imfine #corporatelife

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6 months ago | [YT] | 3

andrei poliakov

I had an absolute delight to get together with Jere B once again and discuss the challenges, discoveries, tips and tricks that I have come across during the journey to the light - my album "Moonlight and Sunshine"



What did we talk about? A rough breakdown of the video:

2:40​ – Creating inspirational music during shut down
10:47​ – various colors of music
18:09​ – Musical chess / completing music
20:45​​ – Writing with freedom
26:19​ ​– Being a Spotify playlist curator for “Multicolored Piano”
32:37​ ​ – What I am looking for when reviewing music
34:40​ ​ – my dad's influence on my music and my own influence on my children’s music
39:11​ – my sound producer Wouter Kronenberg and online collaboration
48:13​ – Real musicians vs VST libraries
49:30​​ – The unasked question

The interview is 1 hour long, but very dynamic and it doesn't feel like much time. Hope you enjoy

Are you still here, not sure if the interview is right for your current state of mind?? Then go and listen to some music here:

open.spotify.com/playlist/3MCyNWldBXCbZdLKehspn2...

all the best!
andrei

5 years ago | [YT] | 0

andrei poliakov

Absolutely unforgettable and amazing experience at Piano night Live with Carlo Gizzi and PA 74 Music! Thank you so much for being there!

5 years ago | [YT] | 0

andrei poliakov

I was feeling summer-ish so an Aperol Spritz music came out. I did have to drink the cocktail once the recording was over!!!

6 years ago | [YT] | 0