Piano Class
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After a lapse of 5-6 years, I started a group piano class today. Man, it felt good to practice playing in front of others again. Difficult, but good. Getting objective feedback is invaluable.
It was at the same music school I was attending before covid. The teacher trained at Harvard and Eastman School of Music under Russell Sherman, Leonard Shure, and Maria Luisa Faini.
I played Chopin's opus posthumous Nocturne in c# minor. I hope to also play Chopin's 1st Polonaise before the end of the semester.
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After a lapse of 5-6 years, I started a group piano class today. Man, it felt good to practice playing in front of others again. Difficult, but good. Getting objective feedback is invaluable.
It was at the same music school I was attending before covid. The teacher trained at Harvard and Eastman School of Music under Russell Sherman, Leonard Shure, and Maria Luisa Faini.
I played Chopin's opus posthumous Nocturne in c# minor. I hope to also play Chopin's 1st Polonaise before the end of the semester.
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@Bernard That's awesome!!! You pick a beautiful piece to start with!!
Can you tell me how the class works, since I always think of group piano class as something for beginners.
@ShiroKuro This class is specifically for adults, any level I believe. The class is small. There were only three of us today. There is a limit of 8. The number of students may change during the first few weeks of the semester as everyone settles into what they want.
We can each play something for the class, then each student in turn offers comments (in a supportive way), then the teacher offers his. Discussion ensues.
I will play the Nocturne again next week, keeping in mind what I received today. For instance, one student thought my 2 against 3 wasn't always clear--with which I agree. The topic of rhythm was brought up but what I really think, is the piece didn't 'flow' (first class, nerves, unfamiliar piano, like yeah). The teacher focused on the first measure which is very free form, and repeated, before the piece really begins. I've struggled with meaning for this measure and how to play it. And from what I've listened to on Youtube, I'm not alone. Everyone plays it differently!
In one of the group classes I took before covid, we also read a book (piano or music related), reading a chapter during the week and discussing it in class. I don't think we'll be doing that in this class.
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Bernard - Miriam Batashivali did a bunch of mini-lessons on that nocturne. i thought they were quite helpful. They're only on TikTok to my knowledge.
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