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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
I have owned two Shigeru Kawaii (SK2) and (SK5) and now I have a Bosendorfer VC185 - the SK5 was my favorite - not only loved the sound but also loved the carbon fiber action.…
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Tim
2 wk ago
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Re: Maria João Pires and Memorization
I have seen it, how inspiring and amazing is that. While I pray nothing like that ever happens to me, I'm always astounded when something I played years ago surfaces from muscle memory.
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Tim
2 mths ago
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Re: Who was your first music teacher and what valuable lesson did they teach you?
Norma B*** of Casper Wyoming... what a horrible piece of work she was. I learned complete obedience from her and the consequences of the slightest deviation of instruction or of original thought.…
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Tim
2 mths ago
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Re: Summer's Crescendo: the August Concert!
I love that piece so much, looking forward to hearing it!
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Tim
2 mths ago
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Re: The tonebase Manhattan piano intensive Discussion Corner!
@Gail Starr I just left :-( ... would love to talk with you sometime. I tried to ferret out everyone who was going when I was there. Will be exciting to be with another positive and inspiring bunch…
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Tim
3 mths ago
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Re: The tonebase Manhattan piano intensive Discussion Corner!
Signed up and looking forward to seeing everyone. It would be helpful to have some ideas of what to prepare for the intensive. I just came from a piano camp where I was taking a test - so that was…
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Tim
3 mths ago
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Re: Summer's Crescendo: the August Concert!
I would like to play Debussy - Girl with the Flaxen Hair, it is a work in progress, but hopefully good enough to share with the group.
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Tim
3 mths ago
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
@Adena I sometimes think it is overkill - but it does help me to see if I'm balancing the work on my pieces. I use it for a few weeks - then go to pen and paper,…
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Tim
6 mths ago
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
@Gail Starr I'm glad you like it - I know I'm a little obsessive with how I allocate my practice time - I'm sure it would be overkill for many, but I find it useful
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Tim
6 mths ago
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
Sure I will post the whole sheet... in response to an example of my practice goals - as you see on my sheet when I'm done practicing each day - I think what needs to be fixed next time - I keep it…
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6 mths ago
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Re: What is your daily practice routine?
I will admit, I'm a bit obsessive in my goal tracking. I like to make sure I allocate appropriate time and that I meet or exceed my goals each day - it helps me get back to the piano.…
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Tim
6 mths ago
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Re: Share a personal tradition or ritual you have related to your music practice!
I wake up and I usually think "what small repertoire goals could I accomplish today?" I have found if I start thinking about what specifically I want to fix, it not only gets me to the piano,…
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Tim
1 yr ago
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Re: Can we get somebody to do Kapustin lessons?
or Catherine Gordelazde she did an amazing job. https://open.spotify.com/track/6I0tugNwRdFJg3ZyuJbsj7?si=a3e0ed8c78c14e15
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Tim
1 yr ago
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Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: Sara Davis Buechner: Ask Me Anything!
I very much enjoy your teaching style, I'm hoping for more Mozart Tutorials! I'm struggling getting the KV 280 to sound cohesive. It sounds like a lot of skills strung together.…
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Tim
2 yrs ago
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Ask Me Anything - New Guests Every Month!
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Re: What kind of Piano do you play?
I'm blessed to have a Shigeru Kawaii SK5. I did not originally intend to buy such a fantastic piano, but as I kept trying others, I realized that this will be one of the biggest purchases of my life…
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Tim
2 yrs ago
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Re: Sign-Up: Improve your Scales in Two Weeks!
Sign me up!
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Tim
2 yrs ago
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Re: READ ME FIRST: Rules & FAQ for Liszt's Soirees De Vienne Community Challenge!
@mariannejhampton Me too! Section 2 first, just got the ok from my instructor.
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Tim
3 yrs ago
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Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
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Re: READ ME FIRST: Rules & FAQ for Liszt's Soirees De Vienne Community Challenge!
Hi Dominic - Can you give some direction like you did in the last challenge? Easier sections, focus is on x,y,z etc... like you did before? I would like to do the challenge,…
Tim
Tim
3 yrs ago
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Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
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Re: Handel Chaconne: Masterclass!
@Heng-Pin Chen Thanks, I do know it is very different - but honestly, the printing is much clearer and easier to read - I'm giving in and buying it.
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Tim
3 yrs ago
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Re: Handel Chaconne: Masterclass!
Thank you kindly for the link - I will definitely get it! Hope you are still working on it - it was great to hear what you had done so far.
Tim
Tim
3 yrs ago
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Re: Handel Chaconne: Masterclass!
@Marlene Vlok Hi Marlene - I've only seen one challenge so far, so all you need to do is monitor this the community challenges under forums and when they post the next one you can join in.…
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Tim
3 yrs ago
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Re: Handel Chaconne: Masterclass!
Could you address the differences in the Barenreiter and the IMSLP versions. They are fairly significant, but I haven't been able to find the Bareneriter for purchase.
Tim
Tim
3 yrs ago
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Re: "Russian" Arpeggios and the 11 chords to practice!
Thanks for the class, I really enjoyed this one.
Tim
Tim
3 yrs ago
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - Finishing up the Challenge!
Hi Everyone - don't miss the watch party next Monday! https://piano-community.tonebase.co/t/m1hknzv/handel-chaconne-community-challenge-watch-party
Tim
Tim
3 yrs ago
Handel G-major Chaconne
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