Rina is moving right along. She can spin a legato phrase with finesse after having practiced her detached-note playing for months. Now she’s working on using featherlight thumbs to craft smoother lines.
Notice her supple wrist approach to the piano:
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Here’s a sample of Rina’s offerings at the May 5th evening recital held at Valley Music Center in Fresno.
More playing:
LOOKING BACK ON EARLY LESSONS WITH RINA
Teaching piano to young children
Tales of a Musical Journey by Irina Gorin
Class starting on May 19th