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Michael Dunning
Michael_Dunning
Retired Elementary Music Teacher
Vernon, CT
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Professional pianist, organist and singer.
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Re: Who was your first music teacher and what valuable lesson did they teach you?
Dorothy Luft, Norwood, RI. She always had a solution for any technical problem. I was blessed to have her as my first teacher.
Michael Dunning
Retired Elementary Music Teacher
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Re: Arthritis of finger knuckles
I’ve been back to the gym lately and find that my hand strength is part of my issue when playing the piano. If I skip going to the gym, I find that my hands hurt more than if I go to the gym.…
Michael Dunning
Retired Elementary Music Teacher
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1 yr ago
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Re: Arthritis of finger knuckles
Started an anti inflammatory diet and have noticed less pain the next day after practicing. You might want to explore further.
Michael Dunning
Retired Elementary Music Teacher
Michael_Dunning
1 yr ago
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What platform are we using to record. I’m using my iPad to record.
Michael Dunning
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Michael_Dunning
2 yrs ago
Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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I’m going to learn op.41 #4. It will be my first Mazurka.
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2 yrs ago
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