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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: Read Me and FAQ!
@Priya Viseskul I pay for an annual membership at www.Scribd.com and you can get ANYTHING there...music, books, audiobooks, magazines. It is totally worth it! I probably use it once a day.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Priya Viseskul
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Priya Viseskul Hi Priya! While you are waiting for your real score, have you tried to download it from IMSLP? I use that often if I can’t get a print edition in time.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Vidhya Bashyam OK! I trust your judgment WAY more than my own! I’ll grab it from imslp tonight. 😂
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Thurmond R Thanks so much! 😊
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Sindre Skarelven I have ALWAYS wanted to learn a piece by Balakirev, but they seem to difficult. I’m going to pick one anyway! Maybe the Toccata?
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Level 8 – Repertoire, Course Lists & Discussion Space
I'm so happy to be in this lovely level 8 crew. I'm going to check out Noam Sivan's class, too.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Piano Level System
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Khoa Phan Howard I can't wait to hear you!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Vidhya Bashyam Fabulous! Can't wait to hear you, dear Vidhya.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Michelle R You have GREAT taste, Michelle! I wonder if there is a 2-piano version? That would be so cool to do together.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Juan Carlos Olite Oooh! What a fabulous choice, Juan Carlos. I can't wait to hear you!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Sindre Skarelven Salut, Sindre! You have the BEST ideas. I'm going to pick a Chopin Nocturne. I'll let you know what I select tomorrow.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ!
@Will Green WOWOW!!! I am holding my breath awaiting your gorgeous interpretation. (Actually, I'd say that about ANY piece you'd pick, Will!). Love, Your Fan Club in Florida
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
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Re: Rebecca Penneys - Ask me anything!
I have really small hands. After an injury a few years ago, I've been considering purchasing one of the new "narrow key" digital keyboards to supplement my practice on my normal piano.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Roy James-Pike Thank you so much for the lovely links and excellent explanation!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
Live Calendar
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Michelle R Key Lime Pie always wins out! ❤️
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Live Calendar
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Will Green Your playing makes me so happy. You inspire me!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Sindre Skarelven I have decided that is my favorite Mozart !! Great job!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Thurmond R Great job, Thurmond! 😊
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Roy James-Pike So glad your knee is doing better. What a superb concert experience you had! What is the name of your concert hall? I was a Board member for the Atlanta Symphony for 15 years and the…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Michael Well, you are MUCH braver than I am. I’ve never done one of the community concerts and when I play real-life concerts I always do chamber music because I’m scared to play alone!…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Feeling left out....
Great point! I wonder what they could do? Maybe we need teachers near you who can provide live streams, so everyone is awake in their own time zone?
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
General Discussion
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Vidhya Bashyam Same here! I’ve been away all month with no piano!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Community Challenge Concert! (Preparing for a concert!)
@Michael You did a great job!
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Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
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