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After retiring from the University of Calgary where I taught for 28 years I have moved to southern Rhode Island. I have joined Tonebase with the goal of improving my ability to play the classics, Sor, Giuliani, Mertz, Villa-Lobos and Tarrega. Having Tonebase during the last year when Covid limited travel has been a lifeline.

Joined 15 Dec 2020

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Re: What do you think is the biggest obstacle to performing at your best, beyond the musical or technical aspects?
@Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary Thank you for responding to my post. When I was a teenager and into my 20's I would perform in groups and recitals and never had the problems with my nerves.…
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- 7 days ago
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Re: What do you think is the biggest obstacle to performing at your best, beyond the musical or technical aspects?
@Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary I agree, it is difficult to overcome what many refer to as stage fright. I can feel my blood pressure and heart rate go up, and my fingers shake so much I can hardly use them to…
- Richard_M_Levy
- 8 days ago
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Re: "Beginners Forum" Invitation
Have you looked at the the SICCA line of classical guitars? They are in your price range and look promising in term of quality. They price is between 1000 and 2500 euros.…
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- 1 mth ago
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Re: tonebase is confusing! Am I missing something?
I believe one of the challenges is that some of the videos assume a very high level of playing. For many of us who are not music students, fundamental issues, such as fingering, are often overlooked.…
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- 2 mths ago
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Re: How important are the livestreams for you?
I would not say that live-stream is important to me. It is difficult with my schedule to make many of the live stream events. Though when I can, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to ask questions…
- Richard_M_Levy
- 1 yr ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: What courses would you like to see next on tonebase Guitar?
Harmonics, More lessons on pieces by F. Tarrega.
- Richard_M_Levy
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: What Guitar do you play?
@Richard M Levy Not sure the images uploaded properly
- Richard_M_Levy
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: What Guitar do you play?
I recently purchased a 2017 Darren Hippner, Hauser model. The instrument is based on the 1939 design and has a 48-mm nut. For an older player, having a slightly narrower fingerboard makes it a bit…
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- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Guitar sizing
@David The instrument I just purchased was a luthier made instrument by Darren Hippner. It might be difficult to find this particular instrument. I have been looking for several years for such an…
- Richard_M_Levy
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Guitar sizing
I am an older student who just acquired a Darren Hippner Hauser model with a 48 mm nut. Having a narrower keyboard surprisingly made a difference. This difference is definitely noticeable when you…
- Richard_M_Levy
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Who are the guitarists that you think more people should know about?
We are very fortunate to have Adam Levin on the faculty at URI. As a performer and teacher his energy and dedication is well know to those in the classical guitar community.…
- Richard_M_Levy
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussion of the Week!
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Re: Caring for your guitar -- how to keep it unblemished?
Related question to dings and scratches is cracks. Even If a top of a guitar has had a crack repaired professionally, will the sound production be impacted.…
- Richard_M_Levy
- 2 yrs ago
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Re: Improve your scale speed with Phil Goldenberg
I will look for the recorded video. It is difficult to make the scheduled times.
- Richard_M_Levy
- 3 yrs ago
- Live Calendar
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Re: Sinfonia - from Cantata BWV156
Sounds great. Great control and tone. It looks like you are playing a Cordoba C10?
- Richard_M_Levy
- 4 yrs ago
- Your Practice Diary
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Re: Interactive Masterclass with Sanel Redžić
What is the secret on getting a clear tone on that top note in the first few bars.
- Richard_M_Levy
- 4 yrs ago
- 1
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Re: WEEK 3: El Canto de la Guitarra 🎶
Great tone. What is the microphone you are using. Love the little guitar in the background. Looks like the mouse in the house forgot to put his instrument away after practicing.
- Richard_M_Levy
- 4 yrs ago
- Exploring Music from Spain 🔥
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Re: WEEK THREE Updates: Main Thread - Where the magic triumphs!
@Emma great sound. Looks like you live in a warm climate. We are here buried under snow
- Richard_M_Levy
- 5 yrs ago
- Sor Etudes op. 35 Challenge
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