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Re: Read Me First and FAQ: Schubert Discovery Month
I will go back to Op. 90 No. 1 C minor impromptu. I had started it before the pandemic and was fairly well along but there were some trickier sections (measures 124-134 for example) that I had not…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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February: Discovering Schubert Month
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Re: Chopin Workshop w/ Garrick Ohlsson & Colburn Students
I’ll have to watch the recording later. He’s so fantastic. I was lucky enough to see him play an all Brahms program in Sacramento a few years ago. Heavenly!
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Live Calendar
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Re: Interactive Masterclass with Dominic!
Sounds interesting and fun! I start work one hour after it starts - would it be okay if I just attend the first hour and silently slip away at 12 PST?
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Susan’s Practice Diary
Here’s my weekly update on the Beethoven. I had to prop my iPhone up on the edge of the piano today so it sounds strange the higher I play on the keys.…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Inaugural Tonebase Piano Community Concert
@Brother Will Green I will definitely have a listen! Thank you so much for the recommendation.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Juan Carlos' Practice Diary
@Juan Carlos I could not notice you were nervous. Congratulations for rising to the challenge! I admire everyone who stepped out and played on this first Tonebase recital for being so brave.…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Inaugural Tonebase Piano Community Concert
@Sindre Skarelven yes! I was too. Everyone played so beautifully! I loved this recital.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Inaugural Tonebase Piano Community Concert
@Brother Will Green thank you for introducing me to these pieces by Messiaen that I had never heard before. They are stunning, and your performance of them really moved me.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Inaugural Tonebase Piano Community Concert
Thank you to all who played on the recital yesterday! I enjoyed each performance so much, and today I am still thinking about the music you shared with us. Very inspiring and memorable performances.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Juan Carlos' Practice Diary
@Juan Carlos Olite I really enjoyed your “Raindrop” prelude yesterday! It is one of my favorites, and you played it so beautifully.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Juan Carlos' Practice Diary
@Juan Carlos Olite gorgeous playing on the A minor waltz! Well done!
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Juan Carlos' Practice Diary
@Juan Carlos Olite I feel better knowing I’m not the only one.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Susan’s Practice Diary
@Juan Carlos Olite thank you for the link and the reminder of that lecture series Juan Carlos! I have listened to his amazing lectures before with other Beethoven sonatas I’ve worked on,…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Susan’s Practice Diary
@Jarkko Janhunen thank you for your kind words Jarkko!
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Susan’s Practice Diary
@Brother Will Green wow! thank you so much for those encouraging words. You just inspired me to want to practice even more! :)
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Susan’s Practice Diary
@Sindre Skarelven thank you so much SIndre! Yes I think you are right - it might have been that brightness that drew me to this piece during the pandemic.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Juan Carlos' Practice Diary
Nice to see your list! I love French Suite 5 also! I would like to revisit it as well soon. I get mesmerized almost playing Bach. It is hard to juggle all the music you want to learn, revisit,…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Susan’s Practice Diary
@Hilda thanks! I will try that out. :)
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Susan’s Practice Diary
https://youtu.be/-VZ8V_WrBso A bit of the beginning. I’m in that uncomfortable half memorized stage. Working my way through.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Quick Tips: Trills!
@Sindre Skarelven I did not know you could see the chats now after the livestream! Interesting. I will check that out when I go back to watch next time.…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Live Calendar
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Re: Jarkko’s practice diary
Yay! Thank you for sharing your progress!
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Bach and other challenges
What a wonderful list! How fantastic you are doing the Schubert duet! That is on my list of top pieces I want to learn someday. So gorgeous.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Gail’s Practice Plans
How fun! I have only had a few opportunities to play chamber music, and I loved every second of it! How exciting for you to be in a piano quintet! You have a nice variety of music there to work on.
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Susan’s Practice Diary
I have been pondering for a week now what to add and what to take away from my practice list. The New Year is always a great time to evaluate and plan.…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Monika’s musical meanderings
Monika, I have the same constant struggle. I know a wonderful pianist whose mother was her first piano teacher - made her keep a “list of 10” finished pieces that she would review on top of her new…
Susan Rogers
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2 yrs ago
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Your Practice Diary
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