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Gail Ravin Starr
Gail_Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Winter Park, FL
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Currently working on (as of June 20, 2025):
Schubert: Moment Musical #6, D 780 (hope to learn the whole set)
Chopin: Etudes Op. 25: 1, 2 and 7
Mozart: Sonata K. 310
Beethoven: Sonata Op. 28
Schumann: Kinderszenen
Schumann: Fantasiestuck Op. 12
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Gabi Young Michelle is right, Noa Kagayama has a video on YouTube with TB plus his own podcast and course. I'm struggling with performance anxiety (a new and strange problem for me!…
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Dagmar What an amazing and detailed list of projects. You'll do great!
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Peter Golemme I can't wait to watch your musical odyssey progress!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Re: Tips on Shostakovich Quintet in G
I adore this piece! Alas, I'm not an expert so I can't help you but the majority of my musical life as an adult as been spent just reading chamber music with friends. It's my favorite activity!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Bernice vonSaleski @Bernice vonSaleski Thanks! That's OK because it's a second bench in addition to my old one. 🙂
Gail Ravin Starr
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Nadja Oooh, I love that Mozart!
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Betsy Wiesendanger What pieces have you selected?
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@JGILLSON I should add "finally meeting Jim the next time I'm in NYC" to my list!🙂
Gail Ravin Starr
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Bernice vonSaleski This looks comfy! I need an additional bench for 4-hand pieces because my kitchen chair just isn't fitting the bill...
Gail Ravin Starr
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Mat Please send us the link once your album is complete!
Gail Ravin Starr
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1 yr ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Laura Peden PS: I am on the waiting list for a 5.5" digital keyboard, which you might like to try!
Gail Ravin Starr
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Bernice vonSaleski Fabulous new adventures ahead! Would you mind sharing the type of hydraulic bench you have ordered?
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1 yr ago
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Judy Kuan This sounds amazing...and quite scary!
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Re: New Year's Resolutions 2025
@Priya Viseskul Let’s chat soon! 👍
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Laura Peden welcome to tonebase! Sounds like we have a similar hand size. Last year I started studying with an amazing teacher (Jarred Dunn) who has many valuable courses on this playform.…
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1 yr ago
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Re: the tonebase End of the Year Concert!
@gregprochlin https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86346172238. Just log into this Zoom link at 9 a.m. Pacfiic
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
I'm working on Op. 118/2 right now!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Aura Welcome! I love Francesco Parrino's arrangements, so I'll check out his version of "My Way". Everyone here is VERY kind, supportive and encouraging.…
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Alessandro Benvenuti! you've joined the most warm and welcoming group of amateur musicians in the world. Having a digital instruments is so helpful!. Can't wait to hear your Aiello & Bernollin!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Jim Gall Welcome, Jim. Sounds like you might enjoy some of the lessons of technique. Enjoy!
Gail Ravin Starr
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1 yr ago
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Timothy Giordano So glad you've joined the Tonebase community. There are lessons in so many areas. Try to take the quiz to help determine your level, and then start to follow the recommendations…
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Re: tonebase talks Ep. 1 – The First TBTKS Video Podcast with Your tonebase Friends!
Several of my wonderful Tonebase friends and I are preparing to sit for the Trinity Diploma exams in the next year or 2. Part of the student's score involves crafting a thematic, cohesive program.…
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@Dave B I agree 100%!
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Re: Holiday Recital "Winter Melodies of 2024"
So sorry I have to miss this afternoon. Look forward to hearing everyone often in 2025.
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Re: Beethoven's Birthday Challenge!
@Peter Golemme What an eye (and ear) opening experience!
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