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Re: Shopping for a digital piano
@Henry Aronson @David I have a Kawai MP11SE (sometimes referred to as their "stage piano" because some performers put the keyboard into a grand piano case on stage). I highly recommend it.…
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10 mths ago
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@Ben Laude It's super helpful to hear all of the whys behind what makes your interpretation so effective. Thanks for sharing!
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Heidi_Basarab
10 mths ago
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TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
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@Ben Laude Oooohhhhhhhh! I had never heard the form/harmony explanation — that's so interesting (and helpful). Thank you!
Heidi
Heidi_Basarab
11 mths ago
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TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
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Hi! I'm Heidi, an amateur pianist. I'm super excited to delve into Schubertlandia with you all. Theory is definitely not my strong point, so it will be great to get guidance on some analysis and see…
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Heidi_Basarab
11 mths ago
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TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
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Re: Which Musician would you love to have dinner with?
@Vidhya Bashyam Yes! She is one BOL (badass old lady). It was very funny, too, because you could see her decide to do it. She was heading to the stage wings and suddenly she paused,…
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Re: Which Musician would you love to have dinner with?
@Nana Gonzalez Omg, I just attended a recital by Maria Joao Pires in Chicago this afternoon. I had been looking forward to it all year (she almost never plays in the States, to my knowledge).…
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Re: EXCLUSIVE: Apply for the tonebase Mentorship Program - with Robert Durso!
Do you know when the Zoom sessions will take place (day and time) or will that be scheduled later?
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Re: Group 4
@Ben Laude + @orlishaham many thanks for this fantastic video (and for recording/sharing after the fact)! Finally got to it and it's just loaded with valuable info.…
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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It looks like the Zoom meeting is maybe supposed to happen today — I didn't realize this and have a work meeting at the appointed time. I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend!…
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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@Natalie Peh Love this sonata + you made so much progress in just a week or so! It was a little hard to hear what you were up to, but it seems like you have a strong foundation to build on.
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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@Natalie Peh Yeah, it's a really joyful sonata — very fun! And I am really, really lucky to have an awesome piano (a Shigeru Kawai).
Heidi
Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Re: Group 4
Hi, all! Here are some questions and a video to help demonstrate some decisions I'm pondering in the first movement's exposition of 311 (Allegro con spirito).…
Heidi
Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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@Ben Laude Thanks, will do! I've started working on the first movement of 311 and will post video & questions (at least about the exposition) tomorrow or Sat.
Heidi
Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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Re: Group 4
Sounds like a sonata movement would be much better for this course, and since it doesn't have to be completely learned or polished, I'll work on a movement from either K311 or K576 instead of the…
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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Hi there! I'm excited about this fantastic opportunity to dig into some Mozart and learn from you all and the amazing Orli Shaham (loved the series here on Tonebase).…
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Heidi_Basarab
1 yr ago
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Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
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Re: SIGN-UP Improve Your MOZART Sonata With Orli Shaham!
Omg! I would love to participate. Any chance Mozart's Adagio in B Minor would be acceptable? If not, no prob, I'll stick to the plan.
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Heidi_Basarab
2 yrs ago
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Re: Sara Davis Buechner: Ask Me Anything!
@Sara Buechner Thanks so much for the thorough reply! Wish I'd been at that performance. :)
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Heidi_Basarab
2 yrs ago
Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Sara Davis Buechner: Ask Me Anything!
Hello Ms. Buechner! Thank you for your delightful (and very helpful) lectures, for taking the time to answer these questions, and — last but not least — for your transcendent playing.…
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Heidi_Basarab
2 yrs ago
Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Ben Laude: Ask Me Anything about Piano Technique!
@Ben Laude Wow, this is very thorough and helpful. Thank you!
Heidi
Heidi_Basarab
2 yrs ago
Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Ben Laude: Ask Me Anything about Piano Technique!
Hi Ben, thanks for doing this AMA and sharing your knowledge. What are your general thoughts on developing a technical approach for certain genres (Classical, Romatic, Baroque, New Music, etc.…
Heidi
Heidi_Basarab
2 yrs ago
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
@Tim I had a similar experience. I was exploring pianos at a lower price point and the salesperson suggested I "just try" a Shigeru. I think he knew what would happen ... I raided my IRA to get it.…
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Heidi_Basarab
2 yrs ago
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