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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: Group 4
@Grace I love Nahre Sol's work!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Re: Group 4
@Monika Tusnady Great comments, Monika!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Re: Group 2
@Henry kramer Should we think of the 2nd finger as a sort of "pivot" in this etude? (I love your comment about the baby giraffe learning to walk!)
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Re: Group 2
@Henry kramer That is such great advice! I have REALLY small hands (barely an octave) AND I had a serious illness a while ago that resulted in right hand/arm nerve pain,…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Re: Group 2
@Harriet Kaplan I didn't see your version first!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Re: Group 2
@Georgia M Sears I tried the stretching ones with the chords - slowly! - and now my hand hurts too much to even type. Uh oh. I think I will just work on the etude itself...
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Re: Group 3
Cortot Chopin Etude Op. 10 #1 English exercise translation (1) Hi Friends, I made a quick little audio translation of the French explanations of the first 5 Cortot exercises.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Juan Carlos Olite He and I went to the same summer music program in North Carolina. His teacher there was my teacher at home in Florida from ages 9-13, Bernice Maskin.…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Chopin's Etude no.1 is for everyone! (why you should be practicing it)
@Natalie Peh Thank you SO much for the fingering time stamps. I'm starting this etude today and I need ALL the help I can get!!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Juan Carlos Olite I love your energy and phrasing, Juan Carlos. And, your rubato at the end finishes this invention perfectly.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Juan Carlos Olite I just read Jeremy's book AND he is coming to play in my town this Spring. Interestingly, he and I shared the same teacher, even though he is 10 years younger than I am!!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Andrea Buckland Lovely, singing lines and gorgeous phrasing, dear Andrea. I wish I had time to learn this one.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Derek McConville Great job,especially with the tricky contrary motion, Bach teammate! So glad you've introduced me to this one.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Natalie Peh Such smooth phrasing and lovely dynamics. Thank you for sharing!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Sindre Skarelven Lovely energy and perfect ornamentation! And, of course, your brilliant brain has memorized yet another one. (Je ne sais pas comment tu le fais si parfaitement chaque fois!)
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Harriet Kaplan Not sleepy, but wonderfully spooky! Great job!
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two part inventions!
@Harriet Kaplan I love the spark and verve you impart to this "trill-ing" invention. (LOL!)
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Ben Laude: Ask Me Anything about Piano Technique!
@Ben Laude Ben, this was the most honest, comprehensive, caring, detailed and HUMAN answer ever! I loved reading every word. And you made me feel like less of a loser for NOT being able to remember…
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Group 3
Greetings! After watching Dominic's Livestream on Chopin Etude #1, I was inspired to actually learn one. I haven't worked on any of these since I was a kid (since I haven't had formal lessons in a…
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
@Aline Valade Oui, j’ai l’impression qu’on peut bien travailler le #1 sans prof, parce que Dominic nous a si bien expliqué comment l’aborder! Je t' enverrai une petite vidéo la semaine prochaine.…
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General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
@Aline Valade Je l'ai commencé super lentement, et ça a l'air de marcher! Et toi?
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
2 yrs ago
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General Information and Sign-Up!
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
@Aline Valade Pas encore, mais je viens de leur donner mon courriel.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
I can't wait! This is exactly what I need. I just submitted my email.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
Gail_Starr
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
@Aline Valade Moi aussi! Je suis en Floride.
Gail Ravin Starr
Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
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Re: Ben Laude: Ask Me Anything about Piano Technique!
@Ben Laude What a clear and nuanced response. Thank you SO much!
Gail Ravin Starr
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Gail_Starr
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