In this age of YouTube and social media, many classical musicians are heard and discovered on YouTube. Pianist Valentina Lisitsa is one such example who was discovered on YouTube, and was able to launch a successful concert and recording career. YouTube can help musicians get noticed, but it is indeed not as easy as it seems, nor is it a shortcut to fame. It’s just as competitive as a traditional route of winning piano competitions because it requires a particular set of skills and talent.
