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Dora Burak
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Re: Week 1: Chord Technique Check-In
@Dr. Leann Osterkamp He Thanks so much for the terrific feedback!
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2 mths ago
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Improving your Chords with Dr. Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: Week 1: Chord Technique Check-In
Hi Leann - thanks for giving this TWI. I’m working on Liszt S. 502 Christmas Song, a short chordal piece, the chords of which are not particularly dense.…
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2 mths ago
Improving your Chords with Dr. Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Marc M Thank you! I couldn't agree more with what you say about these challenges. I have only participated in two so far and definitely feel the benefits,…
Dora Burak
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Juan Carlos Olite thank you!
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Gloria Thanks!
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Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Victoria Macdonald Thank you!
Dora Burak
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Dora Burak here is slightly better version. Still some flubs and not any more smooth yet. I deleted the original. https://youtu.be/FU0ndlsKXnI?si=Ofr1Ch61Zfrswfv2
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Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
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Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Juan Carlos Olite hauntingly beautiful is indeed a very apt description. Your playing conjures the scene.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
@Gloria that was very lovely!
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 4 – Share Your Final Progress!
The Little Shepherd Here is my week 4 progress, with some very noticeable flubs. It certainly needs continued work but getting this far in really only three weeks is an accomplishment for me.…
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4 mths ago
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Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 3 Goal – Reflect on Your Journey So Far!
@Vidhya Bashyam thank you Vidhya!
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 3 Goal – Reflect on Your Journey So Far!
@Marc M wow - that was great! And I loved the dancer in the foreground :)
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Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 3 Goal – Reflect on Your Journey So Far!
@Michelle R Thank you!
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4 mths ago
Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 3 Goal – Reflect on Your Journey So Far!
The Little Shepherd The part I find most beautiful, challenging and surprising is the dance (or response) element of the third flute/dance (or call/response ) section.…
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Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
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Debussy Challenge
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Re: Week 1 - Scales, arpeggios, chords and trills!
@Piotr Kozłowski Thank you.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Technique Bootcamp: TWI with Piotr!
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Re: Week 1 - Scales, arpeggios, chords and trills!
@Michelle R Thanks Michelle - I'll give it a try.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
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Technique Bootcamp: TWI with Piotr!
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Re: Week 1 - Scales, arpeggios, chords and trills!
@Piotr Kozłowski here is section from Little Shepherd
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Technique Bootcamp: TWI with Piotr!
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Re: Week 1 - Scales, arpeggios, chords and trills!
@Piotr Kozłowski My repertoire is quite limited and anything I can play with a bit of musicality tends to suffer with recording/performing. In addition, none of my examples here are played at tempo.…
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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4 mths ago
Technique Bootcamp: TWI with Piotr!
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Re: Week 1 - Scales, arpeggios, chords and trills!
Hi Piotr - thanks for giving this TWI. I'm afraid I have overcommitted myself time-wise and will not be able to actively participate in this TWI. I will follow along with the videos and look forward…
Dora Burak
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5 mths ago
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Technique Bootcamp: TWI with Piotr!
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Re: Week 2 Goal – Enter the World of Your Piece !
I’ll start with the historical background and inspiration for The Little Shepherd, the fifth of six pieces in Debussy’s The Children’s Corner suite. The following paragraph is based on an excerpt I…
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Software Developer (retired)
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5 mths ago
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Debussy Challenge
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Re: Debussy Challenge – Week 1 Goal “Pick Your Piece!”
I’ve chosen The Little Shepard, for how it wonderfully evokes a hazy light filled image of the Shepard calling his flock.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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5 mths ago
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Debussy Challenge
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Re: Autumn Recital!
I plan on participating, but do not yet know what I will play.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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5 mths ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: The Debussy Challenge!
I’m signing up but may not make it to the end.
Dora Burak
Software Developer (retired)
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5 mths ago
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: End-of-Summer Showcase
Here is my recording Bach Invention No.1 https://youtube.com/shorts/_0p0nDCi0VY?feature=share
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5 mths ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Derek McConville thank you
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5 mths ago
Schubert Challenge
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