The tonebase Manhattan piano intensive Discussion Corner!
Hey Everyone!
I wanted to start this thread as a discussion place for the upcoming tonebase Manhattan piano intensive!
- When? November 4th - November 13th
- Where? Opera America in the heart of Manhattan
- Who? Pianists and music lovers of all ages and levels!
This 10 day event will feature:
- Private Lessons
- Workshops
- Masterclasses
- Daily Lunchtime with artist-faculty
- tonebase merchandise!
Some of the noteworthy workshops with special guests include:
ā¢ Stephen Hough will lead a Masterclass Clinic, with a focus on tackling your most challenging passages and helping you overcome them.
ā¢ Edna Golandsky, the founder of the Golandsky Institute, dedicated to the Taubman Approach to piano playing, will be working with participants to unlock your full pianistic potential through private lessons, workshops, and āBring a question, Get a solution!āsessions.
ā¢ Sara Davis Buecher will invite you to the āSchool of Virtuosityā - one of the most popular courses on tonebase currently. Sara will lead workshops that delve deeper into this incredible wealth of technical excellence!
ā¢ Other workshops feature āChopin Etude Trainingā with Marina Lomazov, āA Comprehensive Guide to Bach and Scarlattiā with Magdalena Baczewska, and events with super virtuosos: Vadym Kholodenko and Jeffrey Biegel!
ā¢ Additionally, don't miss the discussion about all things piano, music, and life with legendary piano couple: Jerome Lowenthal and Ursula Oppens!
ā¢ For Premium participants, you are invited to be featured in the public Biofeedback Analysis sessions with Dr. Kathleen Riley to help address postural issues, injury prevention/recovery, anxieties around performance, general body and breathing awareness, and more!
Private Teaching from Dominic Cheli, Dr. Noah Hardaway, Edna Golandsky, Magdalena Stern-Baczewska, Sara Davis Buechner, Dr. Kathleen Riley.
Guest artists: Stephen Hough, Vadym Kholodenko, Anne-Marie McDermott, Jeffrey Biegel, Jerome Lowenthal, Ursula Oppens.
Session 1 (November 4-8th)
Teachers and Masterclasses include:
Magdalena Stern-Baczewska: Bach + Scarlatti Lecture and Private lessons
Jeffrey Biegel: Masterclass and private lessons
Vadym Kholodenko: Masterclass
Anne-Marie McDermott: Masterclass and chamber music guidance
Dominic Cheli: Private Lessons
Dr. Noah Hardaway: Private Lessons
Sara Davis Buechner: "School of Virtuosity" Workshops
Edna Golandsky: Taubman Approach workshops and lessons
Dr. Kathleen Riley: Biofeedback Analysis
Session 2 (November 9-13th)
Teachers and Masterclasses include:
Stephen Hough: RCNM clinic-style masterclass
Marina Lomazov: Masterclass and Private Lessons
Jerome Lowenthal: Legacy lecture
Ursula Oppens: Legacy Lecture
Dominic Cheli: Private Lessons
Dr. Noah Hardaway: Private Lessons
Sara Davis Buechner: "School of Virtuosity" Workshops
Edna Golandsky: Taubman Approach workshops and lessons
Dr. Kathleen Riley: Biofeedback Analysis
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What are you most excited about in this upcoming intensive?
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Hey everyone!
I am really looking forward to this upcoming intensive in NYC!
Obviously there are so many incredible artists coming with a wide variety of offerings available to all participants.
One offering that I am really looking forward to is the RNCM-style clinic with Stephen Hough! He is a remarkable pianist with precise and thoughtful advice for students. He will be working through difficult passages with 10 students - should be a really eclectic and enjoyable session!
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Dominic Cheli I wasnāt able to attend this year but I am very interested in participating in the future. Is it possible to find out the 2025 intensive dates in advance so I can plan work vacation to accommodate my participation? Many thanks!
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Looks great! Luckily for me I happen to live in Manhattan so this would be an easy commute for me ;) But unfortunately I wouldn't be in the position for the active levels. I might want to do one of the days with the visitor pass. Will you be posting a schedule at any point, with a chart that shows which workshops are accessible for the visitor pass? I will probably like to plan ahead. I would love the class on Bach & Scarlatti by Magdalena Baczewska, I like her classes very much!
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Jonathan Wing I had the same question. Thanks, Jonathan!
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Gail Starr Jonathan Wing Great questions!
As we speak, I am currently finalizing the calendar/chart showing schedule of events. That way, you can see what is happening, and hopefully join us for as much as you are able!
I agree, any lecture from Magdalena is a revelation!
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Dominic Cheli Hi, I am wondering if a calendar of the events has been posted? I can probably only afford one day (now I am thinking about the Active level!), and wishing to select wisely ;) I'm interested in particular with Magdalena Stern-Baczewska, Sara Davis Buechner, and/or Jeffrey Biegel. Is there a day where I could experience a class with at least 2 (or all 3) of them?
Also, I noticed you are offering a Tonebase Lifetime! However, what is that restricted to? Is that for any of the instruments of just piano? I'm asking because I already have a lifetime membership for piano (yay!), but I also play cello and (try) to sing. Wondering if by any chance the lifetime offering there is for the entire platform or if I could apply it to, say, cello for example.
Sorry for so many questions ā I'm still on the fence but since I live here in NYC it sure does make it a lot easier/more tempting to come out for a day :)
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Jonathan Wing Hi Jonathan! Co-Director Noah here. Delighted you're interested to join us as an Active participant! The best bet for your would be November 4 -- that day we've got two out of three of the artists you want to see!
Nov 4th: 2-4pm Magdalena Stern-Baczewska āLecture on Bach and Scarlattiā @ Opera America
Nov 4th: 5-8pm Jeffrey Biegel Masterclass @ Yamaha Artist Services
I'll refer you to Dominic Cheli for your question about Lifetime.
Looking forward so much to meeting you!
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What a dream event. Sigh.
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Lisa Thomas Yes we think so too!
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Dominic Cheli I look forward to seeing the schedule! Maybe I can come to your class. That would be enough.
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Lisa Thomas Great cheers on that!
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Hey folks!
Great to connect with all of you -- I'm tonebase Piano Intensive Co-Director alongside Dominic, and I can't wait to share this amazing musical journey together. We've been working hard behind the scenes to give you an experience you'll remember forever.
I'm honestly so thrilled to see the range of artists bringing their unique perspectives to this. One set of workshops in particular I think will fascinate everyone: Sara Davis Buechner's tonebase School of Virtuosity. Her insights make dramatic improvements in technique from directions rarely thought of, and they stick with you for life.-
Noah Alden Hardaway Absolutely - Sara has made a big difference in my understanding of technique, and I know we at tonebase can't wait to share more of her lessons with everyone on our website + her unique charismatic teaching in person this November!
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Noah Alden Hardaway Hi Noah - I'd like to echo LC's question - for those of us coming from out of state, I'd love to know recommendations for hotels close by, also suggestions for what type of pieces would be appropriate?
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Noah Alden Hardaway I'll have to check out her course on the site, and I might considering going to the workshop in NY as well. However, is "School of Virtuosity" related to the book of the same name by Czerny? I shudder, sweat, and palpitate when I even think of Czerny lol.
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Jonathan Wing Hi again Jonathan! Fear not: Sara's "tonebase School of Virtuosity" isn't Czerny-oriented. Instead, it's based on the Alberto JonƔs "Master School of Piano Playing," a 1500-page compendium of amazing exercises by the greatest pianists of the golden age and other remarkable things to practice. You can take a look at her tonebase course for a preview, and then see about coming to see us that day (Nov 12!).
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Noah Alden Hardaway Great, thank you! A relief to know it's not based on Czerny's book haha
I'll have a look at the course and perhaps I can make it that day too. Cheers!
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Man, what a cast of characters leading these sessions! I'm not really in a state in life where I can participate, but after I retire in ~100 years, I'd love to go to something like this.
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Marc M I know what you mean! I just retired recently (yup, Iām THAT old!) and I FINALLY have time for pianoā¦at least you are doing a lot while your kiddos are still little, so you wonāt have to re-learn stuff like I did.
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Will there be practice rooms available? Thank you.
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Lc Yes there will be!
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Is this open to all levels? I sent in my information but didnāt hear anything back. Iām not sure if this is a good fit, but sounds like a really great opportunity to hear from the best.
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This sounds great! Maybe next year, as I've already committed to Piano Camp in August. I may still be recovering from that in November.
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Randi canāt believe Iām doing this again! I wish you could comeā¦ it wonāt be the same without you!
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Kakie Roberts What a nice note. :) How great you are doing this again!! Please report back on the experience. I want to hear about it. You will likely get a lot out of it.
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