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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: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Michelle R What a charming piece!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Gail Starr Well, I’m afraid I’m quite late in starting the challenge. But, better late than never, right?
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Alexander Weymann What lovely phrasing and dynamics! You are well on your way to mastering this amazing work.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Alexander Weymann It sounds VERY difficult and now I want to learn it! Great job!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: General information for the Practice Plan Challenge!
@Alexander Weymann I haven't even STARTED yet, LOL! Looks like I'll have to wait for the sequel.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Moszkowski Renewal?
Thank you so much, dear Will! Going to check this out right this minute. 😊
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
General Discussion
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Re: Michelle's Diary of a Beginning Pianist
@Will Green So happy you are back! ❤️🙏
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Vidhya Bashyam I need to listen to these!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Letizia what a wonderful start!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Letizia These are REALLY challenging leaps, Letizia! Can't wait to hear you.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@rebecca LAM I try to play it at a moderate tempo. I've heard it done quickly and it sounds rushed, I think. I haven't really worried about the left hand dynamics because I kind of get the sense that…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Marc M My kid used to do that ALL the time! 😂
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
Your Practice Diary
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Re: Group 1
@Marc M BTW, I never bothered to add in all the ornamentations I made up on the spot when I recorded the little waltz my friends and I wrote. Takes too long, LOL!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
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Re: Group 1
I love your piece! Thanks for the score...not sure when I'll have time to learn something new, but I'll definitely add it to my ever-growing stack!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Marc M PS: Bach is SOOOO happy with your playing!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Marc M LOVE IT! I'm so impressed that your kiddos actually LET you play the piano. Everytime I used to sit down, my kid would hop on my lap, climb on my back and pull my feet away from the pedals.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@rebecca LAM I learned that Bach last year during Magdalena’s challenge. Lovely!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Alexander Weymann YES! I’m starting the practice challenge today. Working on Beethoven Op. 14 #2 and 2 Debussy Preludes. I’m SO impressed with the level of your repertoire!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Marc M this is the PERFECT piece to address every one of the topics!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
@Alexander Weymann I am SO excited to hear your progress. I hope to be more like you, in a few years.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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The Practice Plan Challenge!
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
So sorry you feel down today, but you’re playing concerts that mood beautifully. I love your tempo and ornamentation.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Your Practice Diary
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Re: Tonebase Bach Stage
@Michelle R You are a true musician!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Re: Springtime Recital
@Priya Viseskul What a perfect piece for Springtime, Priya!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: Springtime Recital
I'd like to play, but haven't decided on a piece yet. I will need to submit a recording, though, since I won't have access to a piano that afternoon.
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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Community Concerts!
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Re: What are your difficult passages?
@John Denton OMG! I know exactly the measures you are referring to! 😂
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
1 yr ago
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