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Re: Group 1 Have a nice week everyone. I’ll try to get back to practicing!
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 5 mths ago
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- Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Re: DOW: What's the most memorable feedback you've received about your playing? I was told by one instructor that I’ll never be Billy Joel or Elton John. That didn’t work well for me. But it was memorable.
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 6 mths ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Tell us about a concert or musical event that has profoundly impacted you. When I first saw the movie, the Shawshank Redemption, I was very moved by the movie and the soundtrack. I found myself stuck in my seat as the closing credits rolled.…
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 8 mths ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Tell us about a concert or musical event that has profoundly impacted you. When I turned 40, I treated myself to a performance of my favorite piano concerto, Mozart’s piano concerto #25 in C Major at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.…
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 8 mths ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Body Mechanics at the Keyboard (feat. wrist, forearm, and back!) That’s my Yamaha Clavinova 809GP.
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 10 mths ago
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- Live Calendar
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Re: Body Mechanics at the Keyboard (feat. wrist, forearm, and back!) @Dominic Cheli thx!!! Have a great day!!
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 10 mths ago
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Re: Body Mechanics at the Keyboard (feat. wrist, forearm, and back!) Looking foward to this Dominic! Just curious--what type of tablet and software do you use for yourself and your students? In iPad Mini? thanks!
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 10 mths ago
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Re: Ben Laude: Ask Me Anything about Piano Technique! @Ben Laude Thank you. I recently upgraded my Yamaha Clavinova 709GP to a 809GP; an incredible digital piano with authentic action and full sound. The pedals seem to be heavier on the 809 and i…
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 1 yr ago
- Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Week 4 Thread: The Meaning in Music @Andrea Buckland There is a tender, almost melancholy quality to this piece; a certain innocence; you have captured those qualities very well. Thank you. Don
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 1 yr ago
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- Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century!
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Re: Ben Laude: Ask Me Anything about Piano Technique! Hi Ben. This may be subjective, but do you find it better to have pedals that have a stiffer action or ones that are easier to press? Is it better to not rely on pedals in general unless absolutely…
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 1 yr ago
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- Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: What are the Two Week Intensives? @Dominic Cheli Many thanks! I'll do that! I just got a Yamaha Clavinova CVP 809GP and its an amazing instrument. I appreciate your classes. They are very helpful and well done. So thank you again.…
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 1 yr ago
- General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: What are the Two Week Intensives? I'm certainly interested in hearing more about this. I like the idea of a scales focused course, since that would help me to get out of my longstanding (if irrational) "fears of pieces with keys…
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 1 yr ago
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Re: The Voice of the Left Hand Looking forward to the workshop! Great class last week on Russian scales Dominic. Thanks!
- Don Calvert
- Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department
- Don_Calvert
- 2 yrs ago
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Don Calvert

Don_Calvert

Germany/Austria Desk Officer, U.S. Commerce Department

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Early Intermediate level piano player who wants to meet other friends from around the world who play piano and share best practices for our journeys. I have played piano on and off for many years and own three. I especially like Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, and Satie. However, i also like rock/pop piano including Billy Joel, Elton John, and Journey. Finally, i really like cocktail jazz piano and would like to learn to play that kind of music for friends. Looking forward to meeting others!