I am Pianoimproman, a Twitch music/creative streamer who improvises on any song or piece of music in any genre! Request songs below and I'll play them on stream! Also, AMA!

If you had to choose between piano and your wife, why would it be piano?

Because piano doesn't talk back to me ;)

Who's your favorite modern musician?

Coldplay :)

Welp, nobody is perfect.

:P

Could you please play Baba Yetu by Christopher Tin?

Edit: here are the lyrics if you would like to try sing along!
Edit 2: Thank you, that was great!

It's being played now! :D

What is the biggest point of your "improv" career?

Right now! :D

what was the last rock concert you've been to?

Elton John!

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Definitely

Who is your biggest inspiration?

wife

She looking over your shoulder? Blink once for yes and twice for no.

kek ;)

How did it feel when you were hosted by Mitch Jones?

Absolutely amazing :)

Have you discovered any new music from the video game scene that you really enjoy from requests from twitch?

I LOVE the music from Undertale!

How did you start playing piano?

I started at age 3, We did not have a piano and I used to visit my Aunt Minnie who had one. It was a white piano and I heard music in my head all the time. I must have showed talent and Aunt Minnie gave me hers.

Hey Bernie, how did you meet your wife? Any dating advices for a talentless pleb like me?

We were building neighbors and we met at the garbage! She saw me many times that day and said, "Sir, are you following me?" I then said, "No, but it may not be a bad idea..." We went on a date that night and have been inseparable ever since! :)

For dating advice, you must find your talent! Believe in yourself. Everyone has talent and your talent is attractive :)

do you and your wife have a wedding song or special song? what do you like playing for her?

He wrote a song for our wedding titled, Love me Mindy

Bernie! If you could play for anyone alive or dead who would it be?

Beethoven or Bach :)

༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つAMENO༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

luv ameno <3

Hi Bernie I've been watching since you had 30 viewers before the crazy raids, you're awesome man. Do you have any advice for young musicians?

Never stop practicing and playing. Jazz also teaches us that there are no wrong notes :)

What's your favorite song you've improvised on stream?

Dearly Beloved!

Heyyy Bernie! You are the most talented person Ive ever seen. when I first saw your steam you you turned my horrible day into an amazing one. Where did you go to college? Also did you serve in the military? And for a fun question. Favorite ice cream flavor?!

Master's at Juilliard! No military service :) And chocolate! :D

Thank you so much for the kind compliment! :D <3

Juillard, no, I did not serve in the military and chocolate is my favorite

What tv shows do you watch?

Breaking Bad!

Ever wanted to live it? Pm ill send you a gift

kek

What was the first piano you bought with your own money? How old were you?

It was an electric keyboard! An RMI and it was awesome! I was 23 :) So only 7 years ago ;)

Hello Bernie,

What was the most embarrassing thing to ever happen to you during a performance?

Request: Elfen Lied - Lilium on the Steinway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA3oPpH7KVg (Listen to 1st minute)

Falling asleep at the keyboard

If you could play another instrument, what would it be?

The violin :)

What is your favourite piece of music you created yourself?

WOW, it's a song that Max will cry to. It is called the Max crying song aka, song for Mindy

How did you get into streaming on twitch? Also, I have a song request: http://taioo.net/sheet-music/games/fallout-4/

Our son Max told us about it

If you got a chance to perform with any artist today, who would it be?

Elton John!

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is variety of all

Hey there, Bernie!

I have two questions for you: First of all, do you have a piece that you'd consider your "theme music?"

Second, would it be appropriate to request an improvised version of my theme music? I have a feeling it would be interesting on the piano.

Edit: That was truly phenomenal. Thank you, Bernie!

ily ramses<3

of all the students you taught in school, was there one that really stands out for you?

Max ;)

Can you play Reptilia by The Strokes?

Now :D

Could you play "Fly me to the Moon" by Tony Bennett?

sure, will do now

How did you learn about Twitch, and what made you want to start broadcasting on it?

My son Max introduced me :) Sharing my love of music with the world!

Thanks for doing this AMA, you have incredible tslrnt!

What style of music challenges you the most to play, and which type do you enjoy to play the most?

Most likely some difficult classical pieces :) I enjoy all music!

Thank you! <3

Do you and Max play video games ? especially musical games ? I thought it 's a good question since you guys are all welcome here on Twitch - one of the best game streaming community :)

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P.S : By the way can you give us gamers some more loves by improvising a tragic piece from one of a very famous game : the Lord Gwyn theme from Dark souls game, thanks :)

Yes :) We play RL together! And sure :)

At what point in your music career did you decide to be a improv musician? What influenced your decision to play your own style over just playing verbatim what the sheet music says?

The start of my improv career! :P

What influenced my decision to play my own style? It was a combination of loving to put my own spin on music and appreciating the genius of others :)

Grilled cheese or Pepperoni pizza?

Pepperoni Pizza!

What is your favorite music Chord? and why?

G major! :D It's a pure, clean and sweet chord!

Other than Twitch, what has been your favorite gig?

I don't have one, sorry!

Hi Bernie & Mindy!

Was your music career mostly teaching or were there any big productions you were part of?

Heya! Mainly teaching and band leading :)

How many years have you been playing the piano? and could you play bridge over troubled water? thanks

68 years! Of course :)

What is your favorite key to play in?

G :)

Bernie! How does Florida living compare to your days in NYC! Also, I'm happy to see you are blowing up! Been a fan from the get go!

It's a lot warmer ;)

What is your favorite Queen song to play? And if you played Somebody to Love, I would loose my mind.

We are the champions

What would you play to cheer someone up?

Something silly like Cantina Band!

What is one band or musician that you listen to that would probably surprise us?

I have no idea :O

How old was Mindy when you two met?

21 :O

Hey Bernie! Your stream has to be one of th emost uplifting and amazing streams I have ever seen on twitch, and also makes for an excellent channel to study to! Your uplifting attitude and unquestionable passion for music makes me smile every time I tune in!

My question for you is ever since being hosted by Mitch Jones and having your stream blow up on reddit, how do you keep up with all of your song requests as well as the Twitch chat?

Max & Mindy & Mods do it all :P

OK Bernie, here is a different kind of question. If you could summarize your life as an instrument, what instrument would you be?

Piano :D