We are practicing behind tempo because the student began studying this Chopin Etude Op. 25 No. 9 about two months ago.
“Joy” took piano lessons as a child and young adult, and then had a period without instruction. She started studying with me almost three years ago, and in that time we have explored advanced repertoire: Schubert Impromptus, Op. 90, no.2 in Eb and no. 4 in Gb Major, Chopin Waltz in C# minor, Beethoven Sonata Pathetique in C minor and Sonata in C# minor (“Moonlight” all 3 movements) among other compositions.
Joy is a joy to work with and learn from. About 18 months ago, she acquired a used GE-1 Kawai grand that has a lovely personality–very resonant in all ranges, and with a strong, defined bass. Its only drawback is its stiff, heavy action, though the resistance has helped Joy improve her technique.
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