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Re: ToneBase Scriabin Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite It's great to see you participating in the Tonebase Scriabin Stage! Prelude op 11 nº 14 is such a remarkable piece, especially when interpreted with that intensity!…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 2: First Impressions & Trouble Spots
@Jennifer Mehta It sounds like you're diving deep into the nuances of this piece! The contrast between staccato and legato can create such beautiful tension and depth.…
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- 3 mths ago
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- Schubert Challenge
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@JGILLSON What a fascinating post about your experiences with different pianos! It sounds like you have a wonderful connection to your instruments. Fazioli really does have such a unique sound that…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Accidental across clef changes
Yes all B's are "B-flat" since the key signature overrides every B! If Clementi wants something different, he will write a "natural" sign!
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
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- General Discussion
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Re: Week 1 Assignment
@David Shields Hi David! Great to hear that you're looking forward to the assignments! Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts or questions as we go along! Looking forward to seeing your progress!
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: Announcing the Schubert Challenge – Learn a Piece this month!
@Jennifer Mehta That sounds like a fantastic piece to work on! Schubert’s Moments Musiceaux Op 94 #4 is truly beautiful. Don't worry too much about the busy schedule;…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Week 1 Assignment
@Barbara Blakeslee Totally understand where you're coming from. Learning to trill can be a bit daunting at first. If you ever feel like diving back in, maybe start with simpler trills or patterns?…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@richard guzauskas That's an interesting perspective! You're absolutely right that each piano has a unique character and voice beyond its brand. It's great to hear how much you enjoy your Steinway B.…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@Christian Hi Christian! Great to see you mentioning the Steinways made in Hamburg! It's fascinating how each model can have its own unique character and tonal qualities.…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Week 2: First Impressions & Trouble Spots
@Aleksandra Bogomaz It’s always inspiring to see such kindness in our community. It really motivates all of us to improve and share our journeys together. Keep up the great work!
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
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- Schubert Challenge
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@Stephen Hessert It's great to hear your thoughts on piano variations! Choosing a brand can feel daunting, especially with the wealth of options available.…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: How do you memorize music?
@Jennifer Case Stull What a fantastic approach to learning! Analyzing the structure and harmony of a piece indeed sets a strong foundation for memorization.…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@Peter Gallanis What a lovely journey with pianos you've shared! Each instrument has its own character, and it sounds like you’ve had quite a beautiful experience with your Steingraeber and Steinways.…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 3 mths ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Week 1 Assignment
Also, Feel free to start ANYTIME you want! Assignment #1 is posted so we will all work on it during this week! Assignment #2 will be posted next Monday.…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 4 mths ago
- Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
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Re: Week 1 Assignment
Hello Everyone! All are welcome to this intensive. Don’t worry about signing up, apologies for any confusion on that front! You can just get started with the assignment and I will be noting all the…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 4 mths ago
- Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
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What Fugue Are You Working On (or Listening To)?

In advance of our livestream — The Great Fugues of Music: What Makes a Fugue So Powerful? — we want to hear from you! Are you practicing a fugue right now? Analyzing one?…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 4 mths ago
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- Discussion of the Week
Week 3: Expression over Perfection

At this point in the challenge, you've likely become more comfortable with the notes and structure of your piece. Now it's time to shift focus toward interpretation and emotional depth.…
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- 4 mths ago
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- Schubert Challenge
Week 1 Assignment

Welcome to the latest two-week intensive with Leann Osterkamp! Do your trills never sound quite right? Do your fingers refuse to play trills? This two-week intensive will start by giving you some…
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- Improve your Trills with Leann Osterkamp!
Re: “Trying out tonebase? Ask your questions here!”
@Mike O'Brien-Walker Yes, that’s actually what many members end up doing — creating a custom path based on their goals and interests. We’ve intentionally made tonebase flexible so you can build your…
- Dominic_Cheli
- 4 mths ago
- Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Week 2: First Impressions & Trouble Spots

Now that you've chosen your Schubert piece and spent some time with the score, it's time to share your early thoughts and challenges. Schubert’s music can be deceptively simple on the surface,…
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- Schubert Challenge
Week 1: Choose your Schubert Piece!

Week 1 Assignment: Choose Your Schubert Piece Welcome to Week 1 of the Schubert Challenge! This week is all about intention and inspiration. Your goal is to choose the piece you'll focus on for the…
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- 4 mths ago
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Re: Playing Well With Others - Art and Psychology of Collaboration
@priscillayam Hi! I would say that buying off of Amazon is the easiest option! Thank you!
- Dominic_Cheli
- 4 mths ago
- Live Calendar
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- Live Calendar
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Jul

Mastering Tricky Passages and answering your questions!

Mon Jul 21 at 11 AM PDT

https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/pno-live-solutions-dominic-cheli-4

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Jul

Mental Practice That Actually Works: Tools for Real Progress (with David Chang)

Tue Jul 29 at 11 AM PDT

https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/pro-mental-practice-chang-cheli-2025

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- updated 3 mths ago
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- Community Concerts!
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End-of-Summer Showcase

Sat Aug 2 at 11 AM PDT

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83210155630?pwd=r3SwUHw3gBfMMZ3dLsotMnaTvmmGgS.1

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