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Re: Maija's practice diary
@maijahildur Such lovely playing!
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
yesterday
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Re: Michelle's Diary of a Beginning Pianist
So, here is where I am at 14 days in on the Beethoven Sonatina in G major. I have provisionally memorized it (meaning, I just finished my memorization today and it's not solid, yet),…
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yesterday
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@maijahildur So lovely, Maija! Your playing is light and so effervescent. It is a joy to watch and listen to you. Thank you.
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
yesterday
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Priya Viseskul Thanks, Priya. I wanted to learn to play the piano from a young age but never had the opportunity, so now that I have the chance (at a not-so-young age),…
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Andrea LeVan Thanks so much, Andrea! I had to find something interesting in the Prelude becasue I didn't really like playing it!
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Judy Kuan Thanks, Judy. I'm patient and encouraging with my clients (fitness/stretching), and need to learn to be this way with myself! I have tried to learn proper form/technique from the outset,…
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2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Richard Littlewood Thanks, Richard. I was gently teasing myself about it being take 372. It just felt that way - it was 3 days of trying to get a halfway decent recording! @Sindre Skarelven Thanks,…
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2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Heng-Pin Chen @Vidhya Bashyam @Angela Fogg @Jack vreeland @Juan Carlos Olite Thanks so much everyone! It has been a great learning experience.
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Priya Viseskul Such fun, Priya! I love the character you've brought out so successfully. Wonderful work.
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Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Juan Carlos Olite Oh, Juan Carlos! I closed my eyes and let myself feel the music. Such pain, such turmoil, and such beauty - you captured the spirit of this piece so well. Thank you.
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Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Sindre Skarelven Bravo! I've always appreciated your ability to tell a story through your playing, and that skill shines here. Such warmth, such beautiful phrasing - listening to this has given my…
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Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Heng-Pin Chen Really lovely! The first one is gorgeous: I enjoyed your dynamic contrast and color changes, and such a beautiful ending. I felt and heard much more direction in the second one;…
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Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
I found it much more challenging than expected to play the Prelude & Gigue back-to-back in a "successful" manner. So I lowered my expectations a bit, and am mostly satisfied with this submission:…
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Michelle_Russell
2 days ago
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Re: Michelle's Diary of a Beginning Pianist
This month was the fresh start, new piece challenge and interestingly enough, I started 3 new pieces this month! So, here is the Mozart k2 Minuet which I've had for about 2 weeks.…
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
3 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Marc M I thought it was pretty fantastic. Nice work over just these few weeks!
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
4 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Richard Littlewood Very pretty. Nice work!
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
4 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Jack vreeland Nice work on this piece, Jack. Your process seems to work very well for you!
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
4 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Judy Kuan Brava, Judy! This is wonderful, beautiful playing. I really enjoyed your choices in phrasing and voicing which allowed the emotion of the piece to be felt more fully.
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Michelle_Russell
4 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Sedef CANKOCAK This is lovely and cheerful. Thank you for sharing! Well played. Don't be overwhelmed by the level of pieces that are shared here. This is the most supportive, kind,…
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
6 days ago
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Re: Week 4: Final Submissions!
@Dominic Cheli Thanks for joining in with us on this challenge, Dominic. This was such a treat to listen to. Amazing performance! Bravo!
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
7 days ago
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Re: Week 3: Progress Check!
@Alexander Weymann Yes, that is quite the ideal! But your playing is already well on its way to acheiving it. And ... voice lessons! My son just started voice lessons last week because his piano…
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
8 days ago
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Re: Week 3: Progress Check!
@Alexander Weymann I know you have high standards for yourself, but this is a lovely piece and your "not pleasant to listen to" is actually quite pleasan.…
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
8 days ago
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Re: Week 3: Progress Check!
@Grace I think you're getting the hang of it. There are moments where it starts to flow freely - and those moments will start to expand until they encomapass the entire piece! Keep up the good work!
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
8 days ago
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Re: Week 3: Progress Check!
@Sindre Skarelven You amaze me, Sindre! Wonderful work on memorizing and learning the notes. I'm in awe of your ability to do this type of work so quickly. And I love to watch your hands as you play.…
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Michelle_Russell
8 days ago
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Re: Week 3: Progress Check!
@Gail Starr Thank you, dear Gail. "Playful" was another word my teacher tossed in my direction regarding this piece. I'm glad you think I pulled that off!!…
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
8 days ago
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