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Re: Group 2
@Priya Viseskul I'm in the same boat, Priya!
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Re: A Performer's Guide to Bach's Dance Suites (with Magdalena Stern-Baczewska)
@Roy James-Pike Brilliant assessment! Filming ourselves in anything we do is always useful. I used to do it before I'd give a talk at conference, or give a lecture.…
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Re: A Performer's Guide to Bach's Dance Suites (with Magdalena Stern-Baczewska)
@Roy James-Pike Please share video of your preparation for your dance test. We know you'll pass with flying colors. I think that Chopin waltz is a good choice because it is very simple and steady.
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Re: A Performer's Guide to Bach's Dance Suites (with Magdalena Stern-Baczewska)
@Noah Hardaway We always love Magdalena's classes. Can't wait for the next one!
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Aleksandra Bogomaz I don't know about you, but I always seem to have music playing "in my head" when I am doing chores or walking around. These are 2 of the pieces that have been on my "interior…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Alexander Weymann OMG! This is simply the BEST description of human character I've ever read. I see a worthy protagonist for your next novel. Or symphony!
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress!
@Randall Wayne Hey, as long as we enjoy the process that is ALL that matters! Cherish your time at the piano and anything else is icing on the cake.
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Alexander Weymann On the inside I bet you are actually a combination of an Italian 5 star chef and an indie rocker, 😂. Post the description anyway! 😊
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress!
@Randall Wayne I have a little tip for you…block off an hour when you don’t have other distractions, and just record the same piece over and over and over.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Alexander Weymann you pick the best pieces, Alex!
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Robert Lind I would love to learn some of his transcriptions someday. Got too many other things on my plate at the moment, though! So glad you like his work
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Robert Lind I miss Sondheim! There's never been anyone quite like him. I love the classical twists that Anthony de Mare has brought to his music. Do you know Liaisons?
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress!
@Randall Wayne https://youtu.be/8-3jiam3iy8 Here's the little video I made showing the techniques I used to try to learn the Etude. I got most of the info from Henry Kramer's class on Chopin Etudes &…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress!
@Randall Wayne I bet your physical tremor might actually HELP you with this particular etude! I'm not totally sure, but I think I posted a little video somewhere of HOW I was practicing it.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 4: Post your Progress!
@Michelle R He is a young man with some very unique interests! At my son's high school, most of the students were passionate about Latin and they attended national Latin festivals.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Robert Lind "Try the actor, It's compacter?"
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: How do you balance your music practice with other life commitments?
@Alexander Weymann You do so many things so well, Alexander
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Re: How do you balance your music practice with other life commitments?
@Sindre Skarelven We ALL believe in you! ❤️
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Dominic Cheli You are definitely a super energetic and FUN person! In fact, I would have picked this piece for you, if you hadn't already posted it, LOL!😄
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Re: What song or piece of music best describes your personality?
@Aleksandra Bogomaz I adore that Valse!
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
@Alexander Weymann You are too busy to finish books, Alex!
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
@Alexander Weymann Looks like it is not for sale anywhere except AbeBooks...and they want $204.00 for it, LOL! I'll see if our local university can get it for me.…
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- 3 yrs ago
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Re: “Who are pianists that you think more people should know about?”
@Alexander Weymann Mr. Sebok is mentioned quite often in Jeremy Denk's autobiography that came out about a year ago. Have you read it? I'll get the book you suggested!
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Re: How to mark up your score for secure memorization and faster “re-learning!”
@Peter Golemme We have a lot in common! Even though I don't have a degree in tax law, I've dipped my toe in MANY times...and have relatives abroad with dual citizenship who struggle with their…
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Re: How to mark up your score for secure memorization and faster “re-learning!”
@Peter Golemme Retirement is VERY fulfilling. We never had enough time to do the activities we love before. But the really special thing is that we are done paying for university.…
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