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Re: Week 3: Seeing the Big Picture
@Michelle R Michelle, I wish you all the best for your recovery! The practice you are doing with visualization is incredibly valuable. I will do some of this too.…
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Jennifer Mehta Thank you so much, Jennifer! There’s no greater joy for me than to inspire! :D
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Alexander Weymann Yes, this just happens to be the best and most piano loving community in the world!
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Derek McConville Great playing, Derek! I really enjoy the elegance of that middle section, and when you bring out those underlaying voices.
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Priya Viseskul Incredible music! You play it really well!
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Gail Starr I love this, Gail, thank you so much for showing these techniques! I played this many years ago, and you are inspiring me to pick it up again!…
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Vidhya Bashyam @Andrea Buckland @Natalie Peh @Juan Carlos Olite @Gail Starr @Derek McConville @Michelle R Thank you so much for all your kind comments, everyone!!…
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
Here's my first video of the Mazurka op 59 nr 1. My goal for this week was to get threw the piece and memorize it. So I'm happy with making that, and I feel like some of the "unfinished business" is…
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Michelle R I just noticed your comment about fingers hurting. Totally agree that you should back off if there's any pain! Have you watched Magdalena Stern Baczewska's tutorial on Tonebase of this…
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Ursina Boehm This sounds like just the right practice methods for you now! (And great tips for all of us) Looking forward to hear how it turns out!
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Kerstin I just loved the switch from the slower reflective mood, to the more fast paced middle section - and then back again. Sounds great!
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Judy Kuan I love your delicate your touch on the piano! You create such a beautiful sound from it. Looking forward to hear more from this Polonaise!
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Michelle R Ornaments sounds great, Michelle!
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Re: "Back to school" Recital!
@Sandhya (Sandy) Asirvatham It’s very interesting to hear your story! “Not single-minded enough” certainly rings true for me too. I’ve pursued all kinds of different learnings,…
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Re: Week 2: Status Update and one NEW improvement!
@Michelle R Beautiful playing, Michelle! I love how clean and pure you play this, with careful attention to difference of legato and staccato notes. Very nice trill.…
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Derek McConville What a great start! This Valse is enjoyable, those repeated notes are so much fun. Looking forward to hear more!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Ursina Boehm Beautiful phrasing and dynamics! Sounds so great already, looking forward to hear where you’ll take this further!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Alexander Weymann That’s a great starting point! Your hands looks nice and relaxed, and you have the technic needed for this etude!
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Ursina Boehm Thank you, Ursina! Yes, I feel very happy when I'm practicing it, and can't wait to be able to play threw the whole piece and experience this intense feeling even more!…
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Re: What advice would you give your beginner-self?
Practice more, and more structurally. Don't quit lessons, you will regret it. And please get over your shyness! People will enjoy hearing you play :)
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Michelle R Thank you, Michelle! It’s one of my favorites too :)
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Alexander Weymann Thank you, Alexander! Yes, my goal for the challenge is no perfect recording, but getting it all memorized and a decent recording so I can work more deeply on the music during the…
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Natalie Peh Yes, a good Mazurka is needed in every piano line-up! :D I'm so glad to be playing some Rachmaninov too! It's been too long since last time from one of my absolute favorites.…
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Gail Starr Thank you, Gail! I'm in love with op. 59 too! Your Op 59 no 2 is coming together real nicely, and have inspired me to start that one when I'm ready for a new Mazurka :)
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Re: Week 1: Getting down to Business
@Juan Carlos Olite @Vidhya Bashyam @Andrea Buckland Thank you my friends! I wonder if this will just be more unfinished business at the end of the challenge!
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