TwoSetViolin
TwoSetViolin 10 days ago (edited)
Dear Ling Ling Wannabes, This is a message we never thought we'd have to write so soon. After years of sharing our passion for classical music, humour, and practicing 40 hours a day, the time has come for us to take a step back from social media. Words cannot express how grateful we are for everything you've given us. You've laughed with us, cried with us, roasted us, roasted together and turned what started as a simple dream into something far bigger than we could have imagined. Through all the ups and downs, you’ve been our constant source of inspiration and motivation. We all share the same love for music, laughter, and creativity that brought us together in the first place. While we won’t be active on social media anymore, this isn’t goodbye. If you’d like to stay in touch and be the first to hear about our future projects – maybe even a chance to perform to you all, enjoying classical music and comedy together – sign up on our website https://www.twosetviolin.com. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for every moment you’ve shared with us. It’s been an honour to share this journey with you, and while our social media lights may dim, the music – and the connections we’ve built together – will always play on. Brett & Eddy TwoSet Violin 🎻 P.S. GO PRACTICE
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If you can make your fandom weep slowly, you can make your fandom weep quickly.
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This feels like the end of a movie where the main character receives a letter from someone they loved but had to part ways. That "go practice" made me SOB.
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Twoset got me though the pandemic. You two made me laugh so hard when my life was completely a mess. I can't believe this chapter is about to close. I want to thank the two of you, it's been a ride. Stay safe!
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To be alive in the era of Ling Ling is just an honor. Thank you so much for everything, Twoset.
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At 23 years old, I had a stroke. I couldn't move my left arm and left leg, which was one of the worst that could happen when you're a musician. As a pianist, my healing journey was so frustrating because I couldn't play as well as I used to anymore. While healing and taking a break from playing the piano, I watched your videos on YouTube. I knew about you guys, but it was only when I was healing from my stroke that I binged a lot of your videos. You guys have no idea how much your videos has inspired me to go on and keep practising no matter how hard life may be. I came across that old video of you guys sleeping on the streets and saving money to be able to hold a concert. Not only did you inspire me to push through, you guys also made me laugh when everything was just too heavy for me. Right now, I am improving in my relearning process of the piano. And even if you guys may not know me, your existence will always be something I am grateful for. Thank you for inspiring us musicians. Thank you for the 11 years. I hope that whichever path you guys would take, it will be the one that would lead to your happiness. I'll miss you guys so much 💕
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I’m from Italy 🇮🇹 and when I saw yours videos I’m fall in love…….ps:this year I started the violin because you carried this passion…..(sorry for my bad English) ciao e grazie mille della vostra passione che mi avete trasmesso….spero che ricominciate al più presto a pubblicare…..goodbye from Italy 🇮🇹
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You guys got me through a really tough time, I was really sad, and with a mess on my life, but you two brought a smile to my face every time I watched you, thank you so much for everything you've done, and yes, I will go practice
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y'all brought back the videos, but we'll miss you twoset violin. keep shining you both ✨✨
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Thank you guys for sharing your passion of classical music. Thank you for everything! May you find happiness in your next adventure! 💚
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Dear Brett and Eddy, I’ve been a fan of yours since I was 13 years old, back in those days when I was still a member of an orchestra and dreamed of becoming a classical musician. Your channel was part of one of the happiest moments of my life, filled with music, humor, and joy. Everything changed when I turned 15. I gave in to family pressure and "stopped wasting time with my music" to focus on studying for medical school. It was a very difficult moment for me, to the point of not being able to look at my flute without feeling frustration, so I decided to bury my feelings and forget about everything. Feeling disconnected from music was heartbreaking, but when Fantasia came out, I deeply connected with the role Eddy played, and I asked myself the same question: "If I had followed my heart back then, would things be different?" That was the turning point that motivated me to start practicing again after almost four years of leaving music behind. Now I’m 20, starting my clinical rotations, and trying to balance my academic responsibilities with bringing music back into my life. I know I’m behind and still afraid of the future and not being good enough, but I’m navigating my options to reignite that old dream. Currently, I’m working on a project to teach music theory to vulnerable children. I try to make it fun and silly for them, just like you did for us (though I’m pretty shy, haha 😿). I don’t want them to feel like music is an unreachable world, especially in a country like Peru, where the government shows little interest in music education. All of this is thanks to you, who inspired me and brought color back into my life. The way you’ve impacted lives and the classical music community is incredible. I truly hope that when you look back, you feel proud of everything you’ve achieved. If we ever have the honor of learning about your future projects, I’ll be there to cheer you on. Thank you for reminding me that it’s never too late to dream again. You’ve not only inspired me but countless others around the world. Wishing you all the best for the future. Now, go practice! 🎻🎻
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Los conocí hace unos cuantos meses atrás. No hice el camino de estos 11 años con ustedes. Les agradezco todo lo que han hecho por la música clásica. También les agradezco por haber resubido sus videos. Así podremos seguir disfrutando, aprendiendo y riendo. Suerte en la nueva etapa que emprenden a partir de ahora. Sin embargo creo, que este silencio de redes sociales, no será por mucho tiempo.
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I and all of my classmates will miss you Brett and Eddy. You guys are my biggest inspiration and I cannot express the amount of appreciation I've had for your content and how grateful I am to have been able to watch your videos, laugh at your jokes and skits, and get motivated to practice, all while learning about music and better understanding myself and you guys so from the bottom of MY heart I thank you and I wish you well.
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In only two hours, this post got 5.2k likes. That really shows how much we support you, Brett and Eddy. Probably the only reason there was such a strong reaction after the first goodbye post (in October) was because the community cares so much about what you do and what you strive for, and it was hard to see you go with seemingly no explanation. This is probably gonna be drowned in all the love, but I just wanted to thank you so much for all you’ve done, not only content-wise but also classical music community wise. You inspired probably thousands of people from all ages to love music (especially classical), love practicing their music, and love (and hate) Ling Ling. You genuinely care about us, shown by the livestream, the reposting of all the old videos, the B2TSM songs and MVs, and everything else you’ve done. Really. Thank you.
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My favorite thing you've done are the Concerto live streams for subscriber milestones. Thank you for introducing me to Tchaikovsky and Sibelius. I even went to see Ray Chen perform Tchaikovsky live recently. I hope you rest and recover and we all see more of you two again someday. Thanks again.
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Thank you so so much for returning all the old videos.
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You guys saved my life. And I know people say that all the time but let me tell you. I've struggled for many years with many traumas and issues. When I was on the brink of doing something very bad to myself, I forced myself to try one more time to calm down and in a moment of clarity clicked a video in my recommended. It was one of your videos. To my surprise, all my bad thoughts went away. I stopped crying, let out the deep breath I wasn't even know I was holding. I laughed for the first time in a long time. I felt like I was at home. I had finally found a group of people who shared the same interests I did. I could not be more thankful. More grateful for anything in my life. I wholeheartedly believe that if not for you two, I would not be here today. Thank you so so much for everything you've done and will continue to do in the future. I will never forget the day you saved my life. I love you both. Let's not call this goodbye, just... See you later alligator. Stay safe and please take care. ❤️ - Mikayla
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AH, I AM NOT CRYING! This feels like the end of a sad K-Drama! I’ve been following you since 2016 and I can tell our lives won’t be the same without our daily/weekly TwoSet dose or TwoSet Apparel. That being said, thank you so much for all the laughs, the tips, the roasting, the tears and the love you have given both classical music and us fans. I wish you the best, both in your professional and private lives. Take care and GO PRACTICE
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Thank you for all the energy and joy you gifted to the classical music world. Good luck with your future projects! For me you will always stay an example of an inclusive attitude (in the right moments!) and no-compromise approach (in the other right moments as well!). Merry Christmas!
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This channel inspired me to play violin. I wanted to play drums or cello, but Brett and Eddy took me to where I am now, and I couldn’t be happier. I know I can’t change your decision, and that I shouldn’t judge. I respect your decision, but I will miss you, very much. I’m only 12, but this channel is a big part of my life, and I wouldn’t be in my place if it weren’t for you guys, so.. thank you, sincerely. Happy Holidays. -Haley
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I am 78 years old and I completely understand what you are going thru. I have had 5 or 6 careers in my life. I would intensively study an interest and work for several years on it. Eventually, I would get bored and move on to a different interest. I would highly recommend that you read a book What Color is Your Parachute. It is a very helpful guide to thinking about what you would like to do with your life and also some methods to achieve new goals. Thousands of people have used it since before the internet and it is also available on the internet now. Good luck with your endeavors. I am not a violinist or classical musician, but grew up with classical music and have been a guitarist/singer as a hobby my whole life. Your content was very entertaining and educational and renewed my love of violin and classical music. I discovered your channel a couple of years ago and have watched all of it, so I think you should definitely leave it all up as people will continue to find it and enjoy and be encouraged by it. Thanks for what you have created and keep doing it in whatever form you enjoy!
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“P.S GO PRACTICE” nah im busy crying.
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You two really made a positive difference in the world! 🎻🎻 Thank you for everything 💖 Please take care of yourselves!
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That first sentence hurt 💔 while I was in shock and disbelief when I saw the announcement that you were stepping away from tsv, I always knew that if it was true, there had to be a powerful reason. The words you spoke on the goodbye video you made for April, fools, always felt sincere to me and while everyone kept saying the retirement was obviously a prank, part of me always thought you were voicing your true feelings. But I digress, knowing it didn’t have to be this way, that it wasn’t meant to be this way hits the feels, as Brett would say. I wish you the best, I’ll be here when you are ready for whatever new adventure you decide to embark on. Yesterday I was able to laugh while watching the videos you reuploaded and I thank you for that! The first video I watched was the viola jokes one 😅 And if you ever decide to pull a Daniel Howell, well, I wouldn’t mind one bit 🫣🤭
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Thank you for this closure. It means the world that you have listened us crazy fans and released this. Will absolutely be there for the next chapter. ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you for all you've done. Thank you for reigniting my love of classical music and violin
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Twoset was the reason I found the most beautiful thing I've ever observed, classical music. I can't thank them enough for what they've done for the world, and I hope that I can carry through their legacy and help more people come across this life changing experience. Thank you twoset, you will be missed! ♥️ 🎻
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I discovered TwoSet in 2019 during my masters degree in USA (I’m from Colombia). I played violin for 12 when I was at school but stopped cuz my female professors discouraged me making me hating the instrument. In 2019 I started to watch Brett and Eddy’s videos and slowly started to fall in love with the violin and the classical music again. In 2020 during the pandemic I developed severe depression and anxiety to the point that I didn’t want to live anymore, but (fortunately) watching TwoSet videos kept me alive, and gave me hope and the passion to play the violin again. I went back to my country at the end of 2020. In April 2021 I bought my current violin and name it Bretty and my bow Ling Ling (yeah childish but that made me happy). Reached (through different contacts) to new violin professors and I’m grateful to say that they are incredible human beings (Andres Murillo and Juan Pablo Murillo) with them I shared this story and my fan emotion whenever they uploaded a new episode or merch. Also thanks to TwoSet I was able to know more about Maxim Vengerov; he came to play and give a concert in my city last year. Nowadays in about to start Suzuki Book 4, (re)discovering classical artists and still going to violin classes and practicing (if my free time of my job allows me to do 😅). Brett and Eddy, if someday you can read this, I wanted to tell you “thank you for saving me”. Yeah, I’m just one girl from a developing country, a country known worldwide for the wrong reasons. But I’m sure that there are thousands of people like me, with stories similar as mine, that were saved by you in one way or another. I’ll keep cheering and supporting you in any way possible, wishing you the best, wishing you good health and good LingLing luck forever. Thank you thank you thank you! Take care and go practice! 🫶🏽🥹 Love you 40 hours and more! 🙇🏽‍♀️🎻❤️ PS; I adopted a girl pup two years ago, and named her Chai for two reasons; my fav composer Tchaikovsky and my love for Chai (tea).
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Twoset got me through some of the hardest points of my life. Even my grandma knew you both but because of her weak memory she couldn't remember names properly so almost every time she just used to say "are you watching those two music men again?" (Once even called Eddy as "teddy" 😂) Sometimes she even used to join me in watching many of your videos, sadly she passed away last year and that was also a big blow to me. But even then twoset was there to lift up my mood with their fun and sweet videos. Thank you for everything twosetviolin and i wish you all the best in the next chapter of your lives
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Safe travels lads; we love you both, and thank you for everything. 🎼
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I've never commented on TwoSet before, but I've also never followed a channel for so long. I'm not actively playing an instrument (former childhood pianist, now in my 40s), but I soaked up TwoSet videos because they were fun and enjoyable. I learned so much about classical music, violin, conducting, and everything in that world. Your genuine love of music shone through every video. Congrats on educating and entertaining us for so many years, making classical music accessible to everyone. I know there's more for both of you out there. Can't wait to see what you do next. You've gained a lifelong follower!
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You have been a joy through some really tough years. Thank you!
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I’ve been a mostly silent watcher but I want to speak now. Thank you for the videos and for the laughs. Wishing you well on your new path and that we get to see you on here again some day, even if it’s not in the way it used to be.
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Even when I said goodbye and feel like moving on, today I went for bbt in my venus shirt... I think now you are part of me, and your legacy too. All the classical music that's in my playlists is because of you, and also the knowledge that I can be better if I practice. Thank you Brett and Eddy ❤️
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Twoset, thanks for everything. Ive been a huge fan of your videos since last year and your channel has been one of my faves. When you guys went on tour, i somehow managed to persuade my parents to take me to your concert in London and it was one of the best days a 12 year old at the time couldve had. Im now 14 years old and thanks to you guys, i know quite a bit about music and im taking it as a gcse and having classical singing lessons. You guys helped me find my passion and i owe you a lot. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I found this channel a little over 9 years ago when I started middle school. I'm completing my degree in music education in Spring 2026. Thank you for being there through most of my violin journey so far, showing me that you can be successful in music, and showing so many people the joy of classical music. I'll be sure to bring that joy to others by teaching them :)
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Thank you! I've been playing piano for 17 years but used to feel a bit lonely with classical music until I found TwoSetViolin. Also, if I can save up enough money, I'll start violin lessons next autumn. Super excited and scared but we'll hope for the best! Thank you. I doubt I still would be playing piano if it wasn't for this wonderful community of inspiring young musicians. You all shine! Keep shining (and practicing)!
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You two are wonderful ambassadors for classical music and violinists. Your dedication to your craft, mixed with humor and ability to make fun of yourselves are what endeared you to us. I hope to see you perform in San Francisco CA in the future! Best of luck to you two. God Bless
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i wasn’t really interested in classical music back then, much less learning to play a musical instrument. but the influence you guys had on me made me want to get back to learning the guitar and practicing, and i’ll always cherish the motivation this channel brought me. you’re both so loved, by classical music enthusiasts, instrument players, the people who have gone along for this ride, and maybe even the viola players too. we’ll be forever thankful for the lessons and moments you two provided 🤍 we wish you the very best, brett and eddy!
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guys, stop crying, its gonna be okay. all good things must come to an end. incuding our icons. everybody gets older. everybody grows up. even the quirky 18 year olds we thouht would never. without twoset, I wouldent be doing violin anymore. you two were my all time inspiration. go practice , and dont cry because its over, smile because it happend.
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You guys are the BEST!!! Thank you for taking time out of your lives to share so much of your time, your talents, and your wisdom with the world. You’ve moved mountains you haven’t even noticed yet. I look forward to signing up on your website and sharing in your future projects, too. But most of all, I look forward to you enjoying life in all of the ways it brings you joy, peace, and new experiences — on your terms!! 💁🏽‍♀️Love you guys!!!💯👏🏽🥰❤️🕊️
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