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Beautiful 9X named “Cao Son Nguyen” likes Vietnamese Music Cover

Published

6 years ago

October 24, 2019

Becoming a phenomenon among young people with Vietnamese piano cover songs, knowing how to play many instruments, the name Cao Son Nguyen (Nguyen Ngoc Cao Son) is being searched a lot on Youtube.

From the age of 13, the passion for music was revealed in this friend. Having been a tutor for 2 years, Cao Son joined the Conservatory and became a Piano student. Since then, until 17 years old to study in high school, Son ended the “career” to learn how to sing but unfortunately, he can’t. Although by that time, there has never been any grand prize in life, the piano has become a passion for Cao Son Nguyen.

9X boy have the name “super strange” specializing in Vietnamese music piano cover

Not only stopping with passion for piano, Cao Son also searched through television, through YouTube, to learn how to play other instruments. Now, the ability to “dance” with Cao Son’s instruments has been added to guitar and ukulele.

According to his friend, learning how to play a variety of musical instruments is not difficult but the most important thing is to carefully review the details, understand the instructions and work hard. That was the way that Cao Son conquered the piano.

“Prince” of Vietnamese music piano cover

Cao Son often spent time searching for piano covers online to listen, because Son was a piano player himself, so he wanted to listen to his favorite songs through piano.

At that time, he noticed one thing: It is easy to find a piano cover of any international music but with Vietnamese music, it is quite rare, if any, it is not as diverse as the foreign market.

And Cao Son came up with the idea of covering Vietnamese music that people often listen to. Grace received many positive comments from the first few articles, which motivated Cao Son to continue his cover work later.

The first recording of Cao Son is the song of 365daband. At first, Cao Son was sent by a friend to link this post because it was quite “hot” at that time. Since he had planned to make a piano cover beforehand, when he heard this song, Cao Son tried to cover it because he felt it fit his criteria.

And the recording that makes Cao Son most memorable is to mention the article is Chac Ai Do Se Ve with two reasons is “fumbling a bit complicated chords” and “a bit long time”, so when filming Cao Son… depressed.

Receiving many positive comments on YouTube channel, up to now, Cao Son has owned more than 100 copies of Vietnamese favorite songs such as: Dau Mua, Gwiyomi, Tonghua, Khi Nguoi Lon Co Don, Em Cua Ngay Hom Qua, etc … With the process of self-recording, self-learning chords, 100 coverings are a respectable number.

Cao Son often visits YouTube every day to read “comments” and answer everyone’s questions. From the “up” of cover songs, Cao Son received a lot of diverse questions, such as instructions on how to play the song, suggestions or a cover request as required …

He feels very happy that her achievements are supported by people, and at the same time he feels pressure when he tells himself to try harder for the next product. But it can be said, everyone’s feelings and encouragement are the motivation for Son to complete the music well.

Wants to become an engineer

Currently, Cao Son is attending his second year, Department of Electrical Engineering, at International University – Ho Chi Minh National University – Vietnam. Since I was in high school, this was Cao Son’s dream.

Electrical Engineering helps Son to have a more open and objective view of confidence, and also helps him to be stronger, more flexible in fixing problems although he is learning as an engineer.

Also thanks to Electrical Engineering, Cao Son’s cover versions are not only technically, but also very powerful, difficult and very colourful just like the subject he is learning, haha!

Kindly Visit His Youtube Channel To Watch Some Great Videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLosJVMTXARAfNM8YTFnfPA/videos?view=0&sort=p&shelf_id=2

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Take the Gig, Meet the People, Build the Life: Sarah Angel’s Real Talk for Musicians

Published

1 month ago

January 16, 2026

Jonathan Grilli

Too many talented musicians spend the early years of their careers standing still, waiting. Waiting for the “right” gig. Waiting to be discovered. Waiting until they feel completely ready. But while they hesitate, others with less experience but more urgency are out there taking the jobs, building connections, and gaining ground.

Sarah Angel has seen this happen again and again. A successful live entertainer and founder of Posh Piano, she didn’t wait for a perfect opportunity to appear; she built her career by saying yes to what was already in front of her.

Sarah’s journey didn’t begin with a business plan. It began on stage, performing at corporate gigs and high-end events. For a while, she did what many musicians do: she showed up, played the set, and collected the paycheck. But the turning point came when she realized how much more others were earning off her talent. While she was being paid a small cut, the booker was making thousands. That gap shifted everything. She didn’t get angry, she got to work.

Sarah learned to run sound, bought her own equipment, built piano shells to give her setup a polished look, and began booking directly. Before each event, she would spend hours hauling gear and setting up the space herself. She didn’t wait for anyone to hand her a better gig; she created it. That same mindset carries into how she mentors and advises young musicians today.

For Sarah, one of the biggest traps new performers fall into is comparison. Instead of focusing on their own style and voice, they mimic what’s already out there. But copying someone else won’t lead to a sustainable career. What matters most is figuring out what makes you different and building on that. Your individuality is not a risk; it’s the foundation of your career.

Equally important, she says, is learning to say yes more often. Not every opportunity will be glamorous or well-paid. But every job is a chance to meet someone new, gain experience, or get your name in front of people who can open doors down the road.

This is where so many early careers stall, not because of a lack of talent, but because of hesitation. When performers constantly hold out for something better, they miss what’s right in front of them. Taking one job often leads to five more. And even if a gig doesn’t seem ideal at first, it often brings value in ways that are not obvious right away.

Sarah compares it to building momentum. Each job adds to your experience, your network, and your visibility. It’s not just about stacking performances, it’s about putting yourself in motion. The more active you are, the more people think of you when opportunities come up. That kind of consistency can’t be faked, and it can’t be replaced with a few viral moments online.

Another common challenge she sees is indecision. Musicians who spend too much time analyzing every offer often lose out on real growth. Taking action, even imperfectly, leads to more progress than standing still. Not every gig will be a perfect fit, but most will teach you something valuable.

Over the years, Sarah has also learned to be intentional about who she surrounds herself with. She chooses to work with musicians who are not just talented, but reliable, respectful, and open to learning. Attitude often matters more than technical skill. It’s easier to grow as a musician than to fix a lack of work ethic.

Sarah Angel’s career didn’t come from waiting or wishing. It came from working. She showed up, learning as she went, and made smart choices when it counted. The music industry doesn’t reward perfection, it rewards presence, action, and growth over time.

If you are serious about building a career in music, start with what’s in front of you. Take the gig. Meet the people. Build a life. One step at a time.