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Re: Debussy Challenge – Week 1 Goal “Pick Your Piece!”
After researching the list for "beginners," I'm even more convinced that I'll be cheering everyone on from the sidelines (which I'm perfectly ok with)! "The Little Shepherd" is on the Tonebase level…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
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- Debussy Challenge
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Re: The Debussy Challenge!
@Astrida So at the time he "fixed" the piece, he wasn't ready to appreciate playing Debussy (even though he did enjoy listening to certain pieces), but now he is much better equipped and enjoying the…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
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- Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: The Debussy Challenge!
@Astrida a couple of years ago my son was given Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum by a teacher (a very short-lived relationship!), and he disliked it greatly….so he “fixed” it by re-writing and re-harmonizing…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
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- Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: The Debussy Challenge!
@Astrida thanks so much for the ideas. I’m just recovered from a finger injury, and we’re being super careful with repertoire choices. I hadn’t even mentioned this challenge to my teacher because I’d…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 2
- Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Autumn Recital!
I'll plan to play, but don't know what piece - just starting pieces by Scarlatti and Khachaturian, so perhaps one of those.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
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- Community Concerts!
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Peter Golemme Thanks so much for listening, Peter. My teacher has been very careful in the pieces we choose so that all the work we've done together at the beginning will continue to bear good fruit.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: The Debussy Challenge!
I don't think there are any level-appropriate Debussy pieces for me, so I'll enjoy watching/listening from the sidelines. I hope everyone has a fun month of music making!!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: End-of-Summer Showcase
@Peter Golemme I was so happy to finally get to hear you play live today!! And it was my pleasure to help. Thurmond started his piano journey at the beginning of the pandemic lockdowns,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Community Concerts!
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Re: End-of-Summer Showcase
Confirmed that I will play the Burgmuller Ballade (op 100 no 15).
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Community Concerts!
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Re: End-of-Summer Showcase
@Peter Golemme Looking forward to hearing you play, Peter!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Community Concerts!
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Andrea LeVan Your playing is beautiful.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Josee Asselin I really enjoyed listening to you play this fantastic piece (one of my favorites). Nice work.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Marc M Such a sweet piece, and your playing was lovely. So sorry about your basement. Be safe.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Juan Carlos Olite @Jennifer Mehta Thanks so much!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Alexander Weymann Alex, this is beautiful. There was such a sense of nostalgia - perhaps this is more akin to the longing you wrote of - in your playing.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Sindre Skarelven Wonderfully played, Sindre! I enjoy your color changes and the clarity of your sound. Thank you for sharing!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Vidhya Bashyam We started with trying different things to see what helped; at first it was close to a minute but has gotten much quicker with practice.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Derek McConville Beautiful - I appreciated how well you brought out the melody. Nice work.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Hazel @Derek McConville Thanks so much, guys. @Vidhya Bashyam Thanks, Vidhya. I have a "pre-shot" routine (my teacher plays golf) that I go through before I start playing to include breathing,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Vidhya Bashyam Beautiful playing, Vidhya. I particularly appreciated the softness of the LH while the RH soared above in certain sections.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Dora Burak Solid work on this. Nice job!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Hazel Lovely. Such a wonderful maturity to this piece - nothing feels rushed or cut short, but you allowed everything to bloom with the proper timing.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Aleksandra Bogomaz Wonderful job bringing all of this together. Very well played!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Gail Ravin Starr Fantastic, Gail. Such fun.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- 1
- Schubert Challenge
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Re: Week 4 Challenge Assignment: “Your Final Schubert Moment”
@Dagmar so beautiful! Your sensitive touch is perfect for this waltz.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 1 mth ago
- Schubert Challenge
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