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Re: "Share the music you LOVE!" Recital
@Peter Golemme This is so delightful. I, too, was smiling and tapping my feet as I listened. And here's a recording of the little piece I played on Saturday - just for you! It's a work in progress,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
- Community Concerts!
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Re: Springtime Recital!
Sign me up! I'll probably play the Clementi op 36 no 1 Sonatina in C major, hopefully all 3 movements. Update: I won't be able to play live. I re-injured my finger (not piano-related but…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
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- Community Concerts!
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Re: Week 2: How to Achieve Left Hand Balancing at the Piano with Dr. Eloise Kim!
Thank you! I'm a beginner currently working on the Clementi op 36 no 1 sonatina - this will be great for the second and third movements.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
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- Improve both Hands in 2 weeks with Piotr and Elois
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Peter Golemme Delightful playing, Peter. My piano teacher just set me off on an adventure of listening to the works of Bach for solo instruments (cello suites, etc),…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Peter Golemme Thanks so much, Peter. I thoroughly enjoy playing Bach, even though I find it challenging always! I'm learning a new Bach right now, and my teacher and I were discussing articulation,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite Terrific, Juan Carlos! This does look especially difficult, but you play it well and with gusto!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Mastering Tricky Passages and Answering Your Questions: Live with Dominic Cheli
Tricky for me: the penultimate measure in Burgmuller's "Arabesque" (opus 100 no 2) - how to keep the 16th notes light, clear, quick, AND (most difficult for me) together in both hands. Thanks.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Announcing the Colburn-tonebase Piano Seminar for highschool aged students
We can't come to the livestream, but will check this out on recording. Curious as to the number/hours of private lessons, masterclasses, lectures/activities, and performance possibilities.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: "Share the music you LOVE!" Recital
OK - It looks like something I've started in the past two weeks will be ready enough, and is quite enjoyable to play: Burgmuller's Arabesque (below tempo), from the opus 100 set.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
- Community Concerts!
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Re: "Share the music you LOVE!" Recital
I can't yet play the music I love, but I like some of the things I'm working on now. I'll post my selection closer to the date.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 7 mths ago
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- Community Concerts!
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Re: "Share the music you LOVE!" Recital
@Sam Gralla Beautifully played! Thanks for sharing this lovely little piece.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- Community Concerts!
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Re: "Share the music you LOVE!" Recital
@Alexander Weymann Really looking forward to hearing you play this!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- Community Concerts!
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Gabi Young What a wonderful goal! Have you checked out Noa Kageyama's Bulletproof Musician? He has lots of great ideas and practical steps to take. And Molly Gebrian's book: "Learn Faster,…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
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- General Discussion
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Judy Kuan This "footloose" competition sounds intriguing and intense! Good for you!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- 2
- General Discussion
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
For 2025 I want to focus more on music theory and the rhythmic/ear training that I've been dabbling in throughout 2024 (rhythmic solfege, TAKADIMI, is a blast!).…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
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- General Discussion
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite @Natalie Peh Thank you!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
Happy New Year! Here is the little piece I’ve been working on from the Anna Magdalena Notebook. Thanks for creating this forum, @Juan Carlos ! It’s such a joy to check in on everyone playing Bach.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
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- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Juan Carlos Olite Beautifully played, Juan Carlos! I enjoy the light and joyful spirit you bring to your playing.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: the tonebase End of the Year Concert!
@Dominic Cheli Thanks, Dominic. I'll be certain to let him know.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: the tonebase End of the Year Concert!
Hi @Dominic Cheli (or @heidi vass )- Thurmond will be singing (Voice Platform) in this concert. The confirmation email he received from Martin said it's Dec.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- 1
- Live Calendar
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Re: the tonebase End of the Year Concert!
@Letizia Thanks, Letizia! Happy New Year to you as well!
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- 1
- Live Calendar
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Re: the tonebase End of the Year Concert!
@Letizia So beautiful, Letizia! I enjoyed your gentle thoughtfulness.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- 2
- Live Calendar
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Re: Holiday Recital "Winter Melodies of 2024"
@Dominic Cheli Thanks, Dominic.
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 8 mths ago
- Community Concerts!
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Re: Week 1: Beethoven Birthday Challenge – Choose Your Piece! 🎶
@Jeff I'm reading that book right now - I've done a lot of reading and research into sports performance/practice, so there is much that I knew before reading the book, but I'm learning a lot, too.…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 9 mths ago
- Beethoven Birthday Challenge
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Re: Week 1: Beethoven Birthday Challenge – Choose Your Piece! 🎶
@Vidhya Bashyam @Judy Kuan Thanks so much, Judy and Vidhya. I've found that if I'm patient and achieve a certain level of proficiency hands separate, that hands together just works better!…
- Mom, fitness instructor, lover of music
- Michelle_Russell
- 9 mths ago
- 2
- Beethoven Birthday Challenge
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