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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Bach Invention No. 1: Analysis for Performers (June 22)
One of the staples of the intermediate piano repertoire, Bach’s First Invention is a paragon of imitative counterpoint. Laude reveals the contrapuntal inner-workings that give shape to the Invention,…
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Rhythm & Meter CRASH COURSE with Ben Laude (Apr 15)
In this workshop, Ben will help you build rhythmic foundational skills by teaching you how to perform polyrhythms, and feeling subdivisions with ease! Find the start time in your time zone by…
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"INSIDE THE PIANO" WITH WORLD-RENOWNED TECHNICIAN: NEEMA PAZARGAD (MAY 19)
Head Piano Technician at the Colburn School in Downtown Los Angeles, Neema Pazargad takes care of over 159 pianos at this institution as well as those of various Grammy award winning artists and…
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Basics of Home Recording: A Guide to get you started (May 31st) Questions / Suggestions
Hello everybody, I am Martin, regular tonebase LIVE host from the dark side of the moon aka tonebase GUITAR. But since I am also a professional Sound Engineer and having recorded countless…
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Penelope Roskell: Developing a Healthy Technique (Apr 27)
Join Penelope Roskell for an in-depth workshop on developing a healthy, and sustainable technique! Find the start time in your time zone by clicking the photo or following this event link: https:…
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Virtual Masterclass Featuring Chopin, Say and Rachmaninoff (June 17th)
In this virtual masterclass hosted by Dominic Cheli, we feature @Lisa Thomas Chopin's "The Maiden's Wish", @Angelina Tan Fazil Say's Variations on the 24th Caprice,…
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"Navigating Difficult jumps in Liszt" with Yuko Sano (June 3rd)
Yuko Sano explains how to navigate one of the most technically difficult challenges in piano playing: Leaps! Examples include: La Campanella, Hungarian Rhapsody No.…
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Micah Yui on Cadenzas in Brahms Piano Concerto No.1 (June 7th)
Join Micah Yui of the Colburn School as she shares her experiences and insights on the iconic cadenzas of Brahms' 1st Piano Concerto! Get to know this wonderful artist!…
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Inaugural Virtual Piano Masterclass with Dominic Cheli (June 10th)
Join us for the Inaugural Virtual Piano Masterclass with LIVE Piano Director: Dominic Cheli. Enjoy performances of fellow Tonebase users, and hear feedback for each piece.…
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"Russian Scales": developing speed and confidence! (June 30)
How did the Russian style of practicing scales contribute to the development of some of the greatest virtuosos of the 20th century? Tune in to this livestream to find out!…
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Virtual Masterclass featuring: Bach, Rachmaninoff, and Beethoven! (June 24)
Ben Laude will lead this masterclass featuring the music of Bach's Sarabande from French Suite No.4, Rachmaninoff's Liebeslied, and Beethoven's Bagatelle Op.119 no.…
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Levels of Difficulty for Slow Music (July 2)
In this workshop we will look at different degrees of difficulty for slow piece of music and talk about why some selections are more difficult than first impressions!…
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Symphonic writing on the Piano: Featuring Brahms Rhapsodie Op.119 no.4 (June 16)
Brahms was known for writing for the piano in a very symphonic way, and no piece makes that more clear than the final work for piano he ever composed- the Rhapsodie Op.119 no.…
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Colors on the Piano: Featuring Scriabin's Fantasy (June 15)
We take a look at creating and exploring color on the piano through Scriabin's Fantasy in B minor, a piece that take melody and harmony to new heights in the 20th century!…
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Watch Dominic in American Pianist Award Finals this Sunday!
To the tonebase community, and especially the live regulars ( @Denise @Pauline @Chad Langford @Olaf @antonio come to mind, but I know there are many others!):…
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How to play a Cadenza feat. Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 (June 18)
What is a cadenza and how should we approach this fascinating aspect of music? Let's take a look at Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto in this live lesson!…
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Ching Yun Hu on Rachmaninoff's Etude Tableaux op.39 (July 15th)
Join Ching-Yun Hu, winner of the 2008 Rubinstein Competition, on this live lesson of Rachmaninoffs musically and technically monumental Etudes op.39! Find the start time in your time zone by…
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Thomas Kotcheff on Rzewski, Composing, Dealing with mistakes, and more! (May 20)
Thomas Kotcheff is an astounding pianist and composer who has recently released an album of the music of Rzewski entitled "Songs of Insurrection". Hear this incredibly difficult,…
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Irene Kim on Schubert's Impromptus op.142
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Inna Faliks: Translating Imagery into Sound in Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit (May 18)
Ravel said about Gaspard "My ambition is to say with notes what a poet expresses with words." Indeed, Inna Faliks takes us into the depths of this piece and the true meaning behind the notes.…
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The Middle Pedal (Apr 29)
Discover what the middle pedal on the piano actually does, and how to apply it to your performances! Find the start time in your time zone by clicking the photo or following this event link: https:…
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Clara Schumann: Romanze Op.21 No.1 (May 10)
Clara Schumann was one of the greatest pianists throughout history, and was also an extremely underrated composer. Hear some music by her, and tips for learning/practicing this piece!…
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Brahms Op.118 no.4-6 "Voicing Showdown" (Apr 12)
On Today's Livestream I will continue the discussion on Brahms 6 pieces op.118 with a focus on nos. 4-6 where we will discover hidden melodies and voicing that you can explore!…
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A Fresh Start!
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
Unfinished Business Challenge!
Mini Challenges
Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
Challenge Archive
The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
Finding Colors in your sound (Mini Challenge!)
Preparing your pieces for Concert - A Checklist!
Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century!
Improvising Classically with George Ko!
The Music of France!
"Improve your Technique!" Month
February: Discovering Schubert Month
Bach in March
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
tonebase Community Concert Challenge
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
Beethoven Variations Community Challenge!
Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
Handel G-major Chaconne
Mentorships and Two-week Intensives
Improve both Hands in 2 weeks with Piotr and Elois
"Phrasing like a Singer" at the Piano
Fast Track Program
Improving your Lyricism (feat Chopin)
Mentorship with Jarred Dunn
TWI: Improving your Scales!
Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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tonebase member concerts!
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Beethoven Birthday Challenge
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Let's Play Schubert's Waltzes!
A Fresh Start!
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
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Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
Finding Colors in your sound (Mini Challenge!)
Preparing your pieces for Concert - A Checklist!
Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century!
Improvising Classically with George Ko!
The Music of France!
"Improve your Technique!" Month
February: Discovering Schubert Month
Bach in March
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
tonebase Community Concert Challenge
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
Beethoven Variations Community Challenge!
Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
Handel G-major Chaconne
Mentorships and Two-week Intensives
Improve both Hands in 2 weeks with Piotr and Elois
"Phrasing like a Singer" at the Piano
Fast Track Program
Improving your Lyricism (feat Chopin)
Mentorship with Jarred Dunn
TWI: Improving your Scales!
Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
Magdalena Stern-Baczewska Mentorship
Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
Jarred Dunn Mentorship
Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
Sara Davis Buechner Mentorship
Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
General Information and Sign-Up!
Public Spaces!
Two Week Intensive Archive
Lesson discussion archive
"Improving your rhythm!": Beyond the Metronome
"Becoming an Orchestra" TWI with Daniela Bracchi
Bach's Polyphony Intensive with Magdalena
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
Improving your Sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
Improve your Arpeggios with Claire Huangci
Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
Improve your Chopin Ornaments with Jarred Dunn!
Improve your Scales!
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