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Heralded by Steinway & Sons for “making classical music exciting and accessible for the masses,” pianist George Ko has encapsulated audiences worldwide with his classical improvisations on the piano, blending Chopin-like virtuosity with the vast soundscapes of cinema. He has been presented at Carnegie Hall 9 times and is a repeat keynote performer for TEDx. Currently, George is engaged in a 20-city tour and has given over 200 digital concerts in the past two years. His performances have been broadcasted on ABC and featured in music festivals in Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and China. As a recording artist, his piano compositions have appeared in films at the Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Netflix.

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Re: Week 2: Why did we ever stop improvising? And why we shouldn’t.
@Roy James-Pike No worries! the beauty of technology is that once it's recorded you can always return to it. Will look forward to your post afterwards, all the best :)
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
Hi everyone! This is just a quick reminder to post your weekly challenge in the 2nd week's thread before we embark on the 3rd session this Thursday. Post here: https://piano-community.tonebase.…
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Re: Week 2: Why did we ever stop improvising? And why we shouldn’t.
@Roy James-Pike wow sounds like a wonderful holiday, looking forward to your improvisations Roy and thanks for the kind words on the live stream!
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Left Hand Magic with George Ko!

Thu Jun 23 2022 at 8 PM CEST

https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/george-ko-left-hand-magic

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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
@Thurmond R thanks for uploading your F-E-D improv! Love the very melodic and free approach in the right hand. I think I would work on creating a melodic line that has more small motifs in it to…
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
Love you how used the left hand in that classic viennese boom cha cha, really added a nice consistency throughout the improv. I think the next thing to work on is if you can incorporate a motif that…
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
@Peter Golemme Just replied in the other thread, well done!
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
@Sindre Skarelven love how you start the improv, very nocturne esque, and I see the rhythm in the left hand evolved into a more dotted-quarter groove, very nice.…
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
@Angela Fogg I echo @Sindre Skarelven very Amelie esque, love the use of rhythym in the left hand, really sets the mood. This could be the intro of a french film/cinemativ anime.…
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
Hi Everyone! Looking forwarrd to the 2nd workshop in just a few hours! I'm sorry I didn't get a notification from all your lovely posts! Reading through the thread now, just lovely playing everyone!…
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Re: FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠
Hi Peter! Sorry I couldn't have replied sooner, shoutout to Angela and Martin for assisting, glad you were able to upload. The improv sounds fantastic, I love the push for more virtuosity,…
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Week 2: Why did we ever stop improvising? And why we shouldn’t.

Welcome to the second week of "Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko"! This is the thread for posting the submissions and assignments for the second week.…
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Why did we ever stop improvising? And why we shouldn’t! 💪

Thu Jun 16 2022 at 8 PM CEST

https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/george-ko-why-did-we-stop-improvising

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Re: FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠
@CK very nicely done! It's different from the workshop, but you are actually moving into the next phase improving! Very nice use of bass motion! As of right now,…
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
@Susan Rogers sounds great! very nice use of F-E-D!
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
@Rudelle Gaje Thanks for sharing your improv with us Rudelle! Love how you're playing with the motif in the right hand, very meditative!
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Re: Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D
@Peter Golemme Hi Peter, just replied onto the other thread, looking forward, see you at 11am PT!
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Re: FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠
@Peter Golemme oh wow fantastic start! Love the chromatic touch in the right hand, and the changes in rhythm and building up the song in a different structure, you're already off to the races!…
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Re: FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠
@Peter Golemme Hi Peter, both are lovely! I saw you posted something, so expect another comment in a bit!
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Re: FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠
@Angela Fogg awesome! See you in a few hours!
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Week 1: Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D

Welcome to the first week of "Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko"! This is the thread for posting the submissions and assignments for the first week.…
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Kickoff! Start Improvising with F-E-D 🛫

Fri Jun 10 2022 at 8 PM CEST

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FAQ for Imagination on the Piano: Improvising Classically with George Ko! 🌠

Welcome to the magical world of classical improvisation! In this month’s Community Challenge, we’ll learn to improvise on the piano and soon you’ll be able to create your own music, live!…
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