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Re: What is the most memorable moment in a music lesson you’ve ever had?
The most memorable moment for me was when I was taking privates on the double bass. During one lesson, my teacher accompanied me on the piano. After we had finished the piece,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Let's Play New Music! featuring pieces from "Expanding the Repertoire: Music of Black Composers" (by Dr. Leah Claiborne)
@Juan Carlos Olite beautifully played, Juan Carlos. Thank you. We met Florence Price's music last year at our local Chamber Music Festival. A piano trio performed a transcription of one of her organ…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Mini Challenges
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Re: Sindre's practice diary
@Sindre Skarelven This is lovely, Sindre! When I hear (good) music, I usually "see" it in my mind as a dance or movement of some kind. A beautiful story unfolded in my mind as I closed my eyes and…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: If you could master the technique of any pianist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
@Juan Carlos Olite Thank you, Juan Carlos. I had forgotten the story of Plato about Socrates and the flute. Thanks for reminding me. And yes, I hope to continue this journey with the goal of…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor
@Gail Starr thanks, Gail. My injury came from my very first piano lesson in which I was given a technique which in hind-sight was rather ill-advised. The day after the lesson I woke to a swollen…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: How far can your hand stretch on the piano?
I can reach an octave relatively comfortably with both hands. I'm happy with that! Thurmond can reach an 11th in both hands, and his "goal" is to reach a 12th (he still has a few years of growing,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor
@Michael I don't remember it going badly...but then again, I'm usually sitting in awe of the wonderful pianists who are here. I'm just finally able to get back to the piano after an ill-fated lesson…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor
@Michael I think you're doing really well with these pieces, Michael. I love the sound you're able to produce and the clarity (well, most of the time!).…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: If you could master the technique of any pianist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
@Juan Carlos Olite it is just because you are a simple amateur* who loves deeply to play the piano that I would like to be able to master your "technique.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 7
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: If you could master the technique of any pianist, living or dead, who would it be and why?
In the past I've said that I want to play like @Juan Carlos Olite when I grow up, so I think Juan Carlos is my first choice. He brings out so much warmth and color when he plays,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 3
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor
@Michael Good luck with this piece! I hope you're comfortable sharing your recording once you make it. I enjoy listening to your playing.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Will's Practice Diary
@Will Green I returned to this recording today, as I enjoyed it so much when you posted it. I hope your schedule allows you to return to your Tonebase friends at some point soon.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Piano Extravaganza: An Exploration of Beethoven's Orchestral Style (feat. a performance of the "Pastorale Symphony"
@Pauline we ended up not going to the Canzonas, so were able to tune in from the beginning. Though I am glad it is recorded!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Gillian's Diary - The Journey Begins....
@Gillian Wow, Gillian! This looks fantastic. I look forward to hearing how even more awesome your playing will be after a bit of practicing like this.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Alexander Weymann So, I was inadvertantly signed in under Thurmond's (my son) name when I welcomed you - but you are welcomed all the same! I grew up in an area with many different nationalities…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 2
- Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: What is your favorite Beethoven Symphony?
@Vidhya Bashyam Breathtaking!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What is your favorite Beethoven Symphony?
My first thought is the 7th . . . . But then, there's also the 3rd. And one can't forget the 9th. The 4th always puts a smile on my face. Of course, the 8th is quite amazing. And the 5th is just fun.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 2
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Piano Extravaganza: An Exploration of Beethoven's Orchestral Style (feat. a performance of the "Pastorale Symphony"
Looking forward to this. We'll join a little late, as there is a performance of 17th century Canzonas here starting an hour prior to this event - but we'll hurry home to see this too!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Happy Birthday Grieg! (feat. Watch Party: Lyrical Miniatures)
@Sindre Skarelven We have the four hands version. Thurmond wants to play one of the 4-hand pieces with me .... I keep telling him I'm not ready, but he says, "Oh, it's easy!" :-)
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 3
- Live Calendar
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Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
@Jackie This is wonderful, Jackie. I hope you're able to record the entire piece before tomorrow. And I hope you begin feeling 100% (or even 95%!) soon.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
- Reported - view
Re: Interactive Masterclass with Jarred Dunn (All welcome!)
@Monika Tusnady I really hope you are chosen to play - It's been too long since I've heard your beautiful playing.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Live Calendar
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Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
@Sindre Skarelven Absolutely beautiful playing, Sindre. Scherzo put a smile on my face, and I really enjoyed how you played Klokkeklang - there was a quality to it that I haven't heard from other…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
- Reported - view
Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
@Juan Carlos Olite Oh, Juan Carlos! This was so beautiful. There were moments of starkness contrasted with moments where the light began to shine. You captured these little snapshots of emotion so…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
- Reported - view
Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
@Natalie Peh Lovely playing, Natalie. I really enjoyed listening to you play this piece.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
- Reported - view
Re: Week 3: Telling your Tale!
@Marc M So very charming - both the playing (which I thought was excellent, great energy and determination!) as well as the videography. How wonderful to make music within the simple chaos of…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 2 yrs ago
- 2
- Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
- Reported - view

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