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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: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Dhruva Seshadri We're so lucky to have you, Dhruva!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Tallys Yunes Hi Tallys, if you are near Orlando, please let me know. We have a lovely amateur club that meets every month or so.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
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Re: Welcome to the tonebase Piano Community!
@Alexander Harvey We're delighted you're here, Alex! I'm working on the Mozart K. 310 right now, also.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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@Raj R Hi Raj and Norm! I'm in Winter Park and would love for you to come to our monthly piano get-togethers for amateurs as part of TOPS (The Orlando Piano Society).…
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Sachi Thanks, Sachi! I need to revise the entire Sonata. It's definitely one of my favorites and not everyone plays it.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@rebecca LAM Aw, thanks, dear Rebecca! It's kind of funny...I left this piece alone for MONTHS, but it magically felt pretty good when I took another look at it on Saturday.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Peter Golemme LOL! That WAS kind of abrupt but my husband (who works from home) was frantically motioning to me that his conference call was starting immediately, LOL.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Beethoven Watch Party — Celebrate His Birthday with Us!
@Gail Ravin Starr I posted it in Week 4, though.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Beethoven Watch Party — Celebrate His Birthday with Us!
@CK Lau Hey CK, we're twins. I just attempted to record a bit of the same movement!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
So...here's a tiny clip of the 2nd mvt. of the "Pastorale" Sonata. I started working on it in the spring, dropped it, then worked on it a bit more in August...and picked it up again on Saturday.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Thurmond R Subtle phrasing and elegant dynamics, my friend. You definitely are channeling your inner Beethoven. It's so great to watch your speedy progress and mastery.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@rebecca LAM You definitely GOT the dynamic shifts, girl! Yay!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Michelle R Dear Michelle, it is a joy to watch your ever increasing mastery and musicality!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Juan Carlos Olite Normally, I don't care for "montañas rusas", but I love YOURS!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Kerstin Always a joy to listen to and enjoy your artistry!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Astrida Great job, Astrida!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Mark Cooper You've inspired me to try to learn this one. Lovely job!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Sergio Alvarez So lovely...especially the dynamics of your chromatic descending scale.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Victoria Macdonald What a rich, powerful opening! Santa Beethoven totally approves.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@claudiadm73 Simply lovely, dear Claudia!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Rui I bet the recital will go great! Darn those pesky day jobs...
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Andrew Smith Despite the P-525, you have create a dynamic, energetic performance. I used to have that same keyboard, so I totally know about trying to jog on a sidewalk. LOL!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Victoria Macdonald So lovely of you to share this, Victoria!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Hae Young Kim Beautiful musicality and distinctive "touches" that make this true Beethoven. Your "detaché" contrasts so well with your legato passages. And every run is smooth!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
10 mths ago
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Re: Week 4 Beethoven Challenge – Recordings Watch Party 🎥🎶
@Deana Dossey Great job conveying the energy and joy of this charming piece!
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Gail_Starr
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