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Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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Tonebase Lesson Discussions
Welcome to our dedicated section of the forums where we have discussions on the many lessons on tonebase! Here, you can check out what people's thoughts are on the different courses taught by…
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Welcome to the NEW TWO WEEK INTENSIVE on tonebase! Back by popular request, Leann Osterkamp leads a crash course on the technique behind controlling dynamics! This course is highly technical focused,…
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Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Week 1: Rhythm, Scales, and Leaps!
Hello Everyone, welcome to week 1 of the Practice Plan Challenge! This week we will focus on Rhythm Scales Leaps Optional: Sightreading HOW TO START: 1.…
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8 mths ago
The Practice Plan Challenge!
General information for the Practice Plan Challenge!
WELCOME TO OUR LATEST TONEBASE PIANO COMMUNITY Challenge: The Practice Plan Challenge With the introduction of the tonebase Practice Plans, we also released 13 new courses across the core abilities…
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Alexander Weymann
8 mths ago
The Practice Plan Challenge!
Help with Trills and Alberti bass
hello everyone! So, long story short, my trills are not the greatest, and I could use some advice on how to speed them up, and have them sound better (especially with playing Mozart).…
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1 yr ago
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Dustin Anderson
8 mths ago
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How to make piano sketches?
Hi I would like to know if someone knows a course here on tonebase, or book that teach how to make piano sketches.
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8 mths ago
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Superblonde DotOrg
8 mths ago
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List of all piano courses?
I'm trying to go through the website to find a list of everything that's out here. Any pointers?
Ananth
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1 yr ago
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Aaron
1 yr ago
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What pedagogy book is recommended?
Hi there, what book would you recommend for learning how to teach kids?
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8 mths ago
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Marc M
8 mths ago
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2 week intensives
Does anyone know where I can find information on 2 week intensives that are COMING? When I go to this section, I am only able to see past courses/intensives (past the sign up/participate dates).…
Steven L
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8 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Possible help?
Hello.. I’m new to Tonebase and am, so far, impressed with this platform and the format. Very professional and well thought out. I have been studying piano privately (on and off as a result of my…
Steven L
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8 mths ago
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Michael from London
8 mths ago
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How to find a good piano teacher?
I know it’s more important to spend time on practice. The teacher just plays a role of guidance. I‘ve self learned piano online over 1 year, now I want to seriously learn this beautiful instrument.…
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11 mths ago
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Staragon
8 mths ago
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Seymour & Ben at the Piano is my favorite series
Would love to see more!
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11 mths ago
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Christiane
8 mths ago
Tonebase Lesson Discussions
Moszkowski Renewal?
https://youtu.be/Dm_aMChWWPk?si=uPihUtViAdRJb9if I have attached a link to a Concerto by Moszkowski. Has anyone heard/played it? What great music. Hope you enjoy
Will Green
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8 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
What is your favorite part about being a pianist?
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11 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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2 week intensives questions
I am new to ToneBase and have noticed a resource I'd like to utilize, 2 week intensives. A few questions: How can I see which "intensives" are coming so I can select and sign up.…
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8 mths ago
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CALL FOR RECORDINGS for upcoming Virtual Masterclass with Dominic Cheli
ANNOUNCEMENT: We are delighted to open this thread for an exciting opportunity and unique virtual experience for ALL community members: The Online Virtual Masterclass!…
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Angelina Tan
8 mths ago
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Do you have a technical routine? Please share!
Do you have a technical routine? Please share!
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8 mths ago
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Welcome to the NEW FOUR WEEK INTENSIVE on tonebase! This special FOUR-week workshop is a journey into the heart of piano composition, tailored for both beginners and seasoned pianists. Dr.…
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8 mths ago
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
Tension Issues in Prokofiev's 3rd Concerto
Hi all, I'm playing Prokofiev's 3rd Piano Concerto (just the 1st movement) for competition in a few days and I wonder what general tips you guys may have on tension/practicing.…
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8 mths ago
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Playing block chord notes simultaneously
I sometimes find that my fingers don’t play the notes of a block chord all at the same time. Any suggestions to remedy this - thanks in advance?
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8 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Where is Piazzolla?
Piazzolla is one of the most performed modern composers in recitals and concerts. His work is loved by audiences especially mainstream audiences. Where's the Piazzolla? His works should be here.
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9 mths ago
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8 mths ago
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Studio Set-up
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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An acciaccatura with the chord
Hi there, I have a question about this. I heard some different playings whenever there's an acciaccatura with the chord in any piece. Is there a rule on this? or based on individual's interpretation?…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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What are your difficult passages?
Hey Everyone, Let's talk about difficult passages. What are you playing this week that is making you sweat and work hard?
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End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
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Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
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The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
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Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century!
Improvising Classically with George Ko!
The Music of France!
"Improve your Technique!" Month
February: Discovering Schubert Month
Bach in March
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
tonebase Community Concert Challenge
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
Beethoven Variations Community Challenge!
Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
Handel G-major Chaconne
Mentorships and Two-week Intensives
"Phrasing like a Singer" at the Piano
Fast Track Program
Improving your Lyricism (feat Chopin)
Mentorship with Jarred Dunn
TWI: Improving your Scales!
Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
Magdalena Stern-Baczewska Mentorship
Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
Jarred Dunn Mentorship
Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
Sara Davis Buechner Mentorship
Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
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Improving your Sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
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4-Hand Piano Hub!
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Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
tonebase member concerts!
Community Challenges
Beethoven Birthday Challenge
The Adventures of Anya Challenge!
Let's Play Schubert's Waltzes!
A Fresh Start!
The Practice Plan Challenge!
End of the Year Challenge: "Showcase Your Progress
Franz Liszt Birthday Challenge!
Unfinished Business Challenge!
Mini Challenges
Lyrical Miniatures: A Sonorous Journey feat. Grieg
Celebrating Tchaikovsky's Birthday!
Challenge Archive
The Pillars of Piano Technique (Mini-Challenge)
Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday Challenge!
"Music YOU Love" Community Challenge!
Finding Colors in your sound (Mini Challenge!)
Preparing your pieces for Concert - A Checklist!
Mozart & Haydn - Music from the 18th Century!
Improvising Classically with George Ko!
The Music of France!
"Improve your Technique!" Month
February: Discovering Schubert Month
Bach in March
LONGTERM ONGOING - Bach's Goldberg Variations
tonebase Community Concert Challenge
Brahms Waltzes Challenge!
Beethoven Variations Community Challenge!
Tonebase Holiday Challenge!
Liszt's Soirées de Vienne Community Challenge!
Handel G-major Chaconne
Mentorships and Two-week Intensives
"Phrasing like a Singer" at the Piano
Fast Track Program
Improving your Lyricism (feat Chopin)
Mentorship with Jarred Dunn
TWI: Improving your Scales!
Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
TWI: What makes Schubert GREAT with Ben Laude
Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
Magdalena Stern-Baczewska Mentorship
Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
Jarred Dunn Mentorship
Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
Narrative Musicianship w/ Konstantin Soukhovetski
Sara Davis Buechner Mentorship
Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
General Information and Sign-Up!
Public Spaces!
Two Week Intensive Archive
Lesson discussion archive
"Improving your rhythm!": Beyond the Metronome
"Becoming an Orchestra" TWI with Daniela Bracchi
Bach's Polyphony Intensive with Magdalena
Improve your MOZART sonata with Orli Shaham!
Improving your Sightreading with Leann Osterkamp!
Improve your Chopin Etudes with Henry Kramer!
Improve your Arpeggios with Claire Huangci
Improve Your Harmonic Analysis with Ben Laude
Improve your Chopin Ornaments with Jarred Dunn!
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