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Re: What advice would you give your beginner-self?
Try to find a friend or two who can support your learning. I’m SO lucky to have my amazing friends here at Tonebase, because the wonderful people I meet at work or the gym simply don’t “get” why I…
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Sindre Skarelven I learned SO much from Jarred today. Now, I just need to spend time to actually learn the notes. I would love to learn the entire Opus, also, like you!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Derek McConville Welcome back, Derek! Can't wait to hear your Valse.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Sindre Skarelven Can't wait to hear these! I'm so in love with Op 59, that I will try to start #1 or #3 after I work on my Chopin Etude.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Michelle R I love harpsichords. I always wanted to build one when I was a kid, but my dad pointed out that there wasn't any room in the garage to build anything at all,…
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Michelle R great idea, Michelle!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Alexander Weymann Yes, I remember Jarred saying that but I’m not sure I really understand how to do it. Maybe I’ll figure it out? I just signed up to take occasional private lessons with him this…
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Alexander Weymann Hey, I used to do forecasting as part of my job for some of the largest consumer products brands on the planet. Trust me, you'll do an AMAZING job!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 2
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
Good morning! My goals are much more modest. I started to work on a few Chopin Etudes during Henry's amazing class but started having hand pain, so I stopped.…
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Alexander Weymann You'll ace this 100%!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Aleksandra Bogomaz Lovely! And have a nice vacation.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Elizabeth This is my favorite Mozart Sonata. Can't wait to hear you.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Judy Kuan This is going to be AMAZING! Can't wait to hear you.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Albert LOL! You'll do great!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Madison Yan What a fabulous piece! You'll do a great job.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- Unfinished Business Challenge!
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Andrea Buckland wow, thank you! I wish I spoke German, but I’m currently working on Spanish because now that I live in Florida I actually need it often.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Alexander Weymann SO true!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Alexander Weymann My friend and her family shaped my musical activities. My own dad was very musical, but Gretchen’s mom was REALLY keen on developing her children’s talents and insisted that they…
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
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- Discussion of the Week
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Alexander Weymann Yes, I’m this case, I think I’ve translated the phrase properly 👍😂
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
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Re: Group 5
@Sindre Skarelven Simply beautiful, with the special care to make the simple important!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Re: Group 5
@Jarred Dunn "grizzlier feel" is a great description!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Re: Group 5
@Sindre Skarelven You give this mazurka a human soul. Lovely!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Re: Group 5
@Clara Lovely job giving the different sections their own special personalities! And I love your rubato.
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Re: What piece of music never fails to make you smile or feel uplifted, and why?
@Alexander Weymann Playing chamber music is the BEST! Especially when it is an equal partnership with a string player. When I was growing up, my best friend was a child prodigy and we played lots of…
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Discussion of the Week
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Re: Group 5
@Natalie Peh I love how you really mark the beat in the dotted rhythms. It creates a very colorful picture where I can imagine the male dancers exhibiting their footwork!
- Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
- Gail_Starr
- 2 yrs ago
- 1
- Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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