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Re: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!
@Sindre Skarelven @Natalie Peh @Juan Carlos Olite @Leah Olson Thank you! I'm looking forward to hearing and learning from all of you this year.
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Re: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!
@Leah Olson Yes, I liked the advice to play tunes by ear as well. II've done it before, but never with the left index finger - that really changes things up!!
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1 yr ago
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Re: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!
@Sindre Skarelven this list looks wonderful. I look forward to hearing your playing throughout the year!
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I'm not one who makes New Year's Resolutions (because they become things I end up NOT doing!!), but I do have some piano goals. First, I want to continue learning from and being inspired by all that…
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Re: Week 3-4: Playing Comfortable for someone!
@Gillian I am planning to dive into her workshops once the holidays are over. I bought her book as a gift to myself, and it just arrived yesterday. I'm hoping her book in combination with the lessons…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 3-4: Playing Comfortable for someone!
@Gillian It looks like we are in the same time zone, so if it doesn't work out with Michael we could play for each other via zoom.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 3-4: Playing Comfortable for someone!
@Michael yes, this would be great if the time works out. I played for my son, but I play for him every day so I don't think it counts. :-) I'll send a PM.
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Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Re: Will's Practice Diary
@Will Green There is much of Scriabin that I do not enjoy listening to. This Sonata, while not entirely pleasant (it seems so serious!!), isn't unpleasant to my ear either.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
@Vidhya Bashyam Thank you, Vidhya! Once I figured out the ornaments, they were fun. Now to add some to the B part. I hope your Christmas was wonderful, too.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
@Vidhya Bashyam This is lovely, Vidhya. Your playing puts a smile on my face.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
@Juan Carlos Olite What a beautiful description, Juan Carlos!
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Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
I was unable to post a video for week 2 (we had 2 long power outages and after the second one not all of our power came back - half of our house still has no power).…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
@Will Green I know it as "God's Blessing Sends Us Forth," though I expect it could be another hymn with the same music! Merry Christmas.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
@Michael I very much enjoyed your playing, Michael. Such a beautiful piece, and you approached it so gently. Thank you!
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Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
@AJ I enjoyed listening to your playing, AJ! I couldn't help but smile (and tap my toe)! I look forward to your next video.
Michelle R
Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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Re: Sindre's practice diary
@Sindre Skarelven I enjoyed listening to it, Sindre. Thank you for sharing your creativity! There were parts which reminded me of my favorite Mussorgsky, "Une larme.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1 Taking it easy: find your moderate tempo!
@Angela Fogg Thank you, Angela!
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Michelle_Russell
1 yr ago
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@Gillian I thought this was lovely, Gillian. I appreciated the steadiness, and I could hear the voices very well.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 2: Crafting the story, and finding your intent!
For the Minuet in G major from the Anna Magdalena Notebook - the composer is Christian Petzold, who was a renowned organist and contemporary of Bach. Very few of Petzold's compositions survive to…
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Re: Week 1 Taking it easy: find your moderate tempo!
@Sindre Skarelven I finally found the time to listen all the way through, and - Bravo, Sindre! I especially enjoyed the slow movement. I found it peaceful and relaxing.…
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Re: Week 1 Taking it easy: find your moderate tempo!
@Angela Fogg This is beautiful, Angela! I think your sparkly sweater complements the piece and your playing of it.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Read Me and FAQ
@AJ I'm pretty sure you can jump into a community challenge whenever you can - it's best to start at the beginning, of course, but not an absolute requirement for these challenges!
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Re: Week 1 Taking it easy: find your moderate tempo!
@Angela Fogg Thank you, Angela!
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1 Taking it easy: find your moderate tempo!
@Natalie Peh @Juan Carlos Olite thank you! I appreciate your kind comments.
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1 yr ago
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Re: Week 1 Taking it easy: find your moderate tempo!
@Hazel I very much enjoyed listening to this, Hazel. Thank you for sharing!
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