Hi Tribers! Below, I am following up w a few Tribers that raised their hands for accountability a few weeks back. What do you need accountability with? It doesn’t have to be piano related… It could be “I need you to follow up with me for getting more sleep” or “remind me to go to the gym”. 💕 I like to call these Gentle Nudges :) 💕 Mine is - I need an accountability on my packing progress. I am in a process of moving in a new home and it’s being hectic, slow process so far but making progress. I could use some encouragement and a gentle push :) 🌟Following up with: @Erika Cardinale “I’m currently in the process of getting my spare room organized so I can set up my keyboard. Today is Weds. Check back in with my next Friday to see how I am doing on that. Accountability is key!” How is this going Erica? @Justin Love “I need accountability to catch more zzzz and get to bed sooner 😴😅” Are you sleeping more, Justin? Did you find a routine that works out better for you to get more sleep? @Isabella Rebello “I’m holding myself accountable to keep showing up, both on the keys and with my weekly goals.” How is it going? Showing up for yourself and the keys and your weekly goals? @Phil Smith “For me, lots of reps. I want to record "Can't help falling in Love" without mistakes or hesitations. I want it in "Play" skill, not just "Practice" skill.” Phil, have you started “practicing” recording of Can’t Help But Falling in Love? Tell us in the comments YOURS! I will gentle nudge you in a week or so 🤪

We had a coffee chat yesterday and she gave me some great insight into what was making my left hand feel stilted as soon as I played hands together - turns out the sustain pedal actually sustains the notes - who knew 😆 Our chat got me motivated again and I practiced a couple short times yesterday and today - so much better although I finally recognized something else that was contributing to my issue…. I was actually pushing the pedal ALL the way to the floor and this meant it wasn’t working the way it was supposed to! Two little tips that have made all the difference!! Still want to practice a bit more before I post an update video with some expression added for those two sections but really grateful that you noticed I got quiet and took the time to set me back on the right path @Rositsa Aleksandrova! Thank you!

Hello tribers 😍 You are very quickly starting to be my most favorite people in the world. This is why I invite you into my kitchen, where I was doing dishes and practising "Valerie" at the same time. This is one of the songs I need for Grade one. Enjoy and please share your honest, constructive feedback

Wait for it.....I am not sure if this is true, but I did promise to take you tribers with me when I would open up my clarinet case for the first time in a loooong time. So......I did.......and here is the video, struggled to build, getting tattoed at the same time, trying to keep my toddler calm and even getting some tones out.....incredible. I hope you like it and I would REALLY appreciate some feedback, good or bad, as long as it's constructive. Have an amazing day, Tribers

To make things even more complicated than they already are for @Phil Smith I think that the original version from Elvis Presley is too high for me. In this practise session I sing one octave above Elvis, but the highs are VERY high. Also, I just started practising. I am forwarding this here to see if we can change the key? @Rositsa Aleksandrova what are your thoughts?