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Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why #3192673 02/09/22 11:14 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,559 Gaithersburg, MD (Washington D... K Keith D Kerman OP 4000 Post Club Member
OP Keith D Kerman 4000 Post Club Member K Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,559 Gaithersburg, MD (Washington D...	Keith D Kerman PianoCraft Rebuilding & Sales - vintage and used Steinway, Mason & Hamlin New Steingraeber, Estonia, Baldwin www.pianocraft.net check out www.sitkadoc.com/ and www.vimeo.com/203188875 www.youtube.com/user/pianocraftchannel keith@pianocraft.net 888-840-5460

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Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192676 02/09/22 11:20 AM
Joined: May 2018 Posts: 1,608 North of Los Angeles L Learux 1000 Post Club Member
Learux 1000 Post Club Member L Joined: May 2018 Posts: 1,608 North of Los Angeles	Walk the dog, it will give you motivation. When you play, never mind who listens to you. R.Schumann. Casio GP-400 2006 August Förster 215

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192678 02/09/22 11:30 AM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,956 Florida dogperson Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
dogperson Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,956 Florida	🐾🐾🐾 wonderful dog eyes! Begging for a walk and a treat 🐕 "Music, rich, full of feeling, not soulless, is like a crystal on which the sun falls and brings forth from it a whole rainbow" - F. Chopin "I never dreamt with my own two hands I could touch the sky" - Sappho It's ok to be a Work In Progress

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192679 02/09/22 11:38 AM
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Furtwangler 1000 Post Club Member F Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,864 Sun Valley Idaho	❤️ Amateur Pianist and raconteur.

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192687 02/09/22 12:10 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 12,840 Philadelphia/South Jersey Rich Galassini Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Rich Galassini Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 12,840 Philadelphia/South Jersey	I know what you mean, Keith. At least your piano doesn't go 65 mph, though. (Don't worry, I was at a stop light). Rich Galassini Cunningham Piano Company Visit one of our four locations (215) 991-0834 direct rich@cunninghampiano.com Learn more about the Matchless Cunningham

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192691 02/09/22 12:33 PM
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terminaldegree 7000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 7,403 Georgia, USA	Please tell me you didn't give that dog some dorky music-related (or worse yet, a piano industry-related) name! Pianist, teacher, apprentice technician, internet addict. Piano Review Editor - Acoustic and Digital Piano Buyer

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192695 02/09/22 12:46 PM
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Music Me 500 Post Club Member Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 806 PA	What a beauty! Barbara ...without music, no life...

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192696 02/09/22 12:46 PM
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Jean Claude 500 Post Club Member J Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 789 France	Here Bosie....sounds allright....Down, Damp-Chaser!....less so. Sauter Alpha 160, Yamaha N3 Avant Grand, Sauter Studio Upright (1974)

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192697 02/09/22 12:52 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 140 Riverdale, NY, USA cfhosford Full Member
cfhosford Full Member Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 140 Riverdale, NY, USA	I've heard of a piano's legs. I've heard of a piano's tail. But wow, I never knew about a piano's NOSE! That is one eager, yearning, sniffing snoot! Love your photo! My problem is, my pooch leaves the room when I practice. I envy you! Chickering & Sons Patrician 5’ 8.5” (174 cm) Aeolian-American Corp. East Rochester, NY

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192702 02/09/22 01:04 PM
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BDB Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member B Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,651 Oakland	Paws in your practice session! Semipro Tech

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192709 02/09/22 01:12 PM
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ShiroKuro 7000 Post Club Member Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,845 Southeast US	Keith, Rich, those are some very cute doggies!! ❤️❤️ Started piano June 1999. Proud owner of a Yamaha C2

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why terminaldegree #3192728 02/09/22 02:54 PM
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Retsacnal 8000 Post Club Member Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 8,054 ♩♬ ♪ ♫ ♩ ♪	Originally Posted by terminaldegree Please tell me you didn't give that dog some dorky music-related (or worse yet, a piano industry-related) name! Gotta wonder how many Saint Bernards have been named "Beethoven" over the years! How to Upload Pictures “If it sounds good, it IS good.” ― Duke Ellington!

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192732 02/09/22 03:19 PM
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dogperson Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,956 Florida	Keith and Rich Hope both those cute dogos go to work with you. Yes?? "Music, rich, full of feeling, not soulless, is like a crystal on which the sun falls and brings forth from it a whole rainbow" - F. Chopin "I never dreamt with my own two hands I could touch the sky" - Sappho It's ok to be a Work In Progress

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192740 02/09/22 04:09 PM
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c++ Full Member C Joined: Sep 2020 Posts: 134 Maryland, USA	You might as well take the dog for a walk and enjoy the bright sunshine, blue skies and warm weather here.

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Learux #3192743 02/09/22 04:27 PM
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MrSh4nkly Full Member M Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 252	Originally Posted by Learux Walk the dog, it will give you motivation. That's the key, especially with young ones my kid taught me. If you want time to yourself, you have to wear them out. Also good for their social development.

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why terminaldegree #3192746 02/09/22 04:45 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,559 Gaithersburg, MD (Washington D... K Keith D Kerman OP 4000 Post Club Member
OP Keith D Kerman 4000 Post Club Member K Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,559 Gaithersburg, MD (Washington D...	Originally Posted by terminaldegree Please tell me you didn't give that dog some dorky music-related (or worse yet, a piano industry-related) name! Her name is Mischief. My other is Baloo. He leaves the room and howls just flat of certain pitches. When they howl, they get put outside so the neighbors can enjoy their singing. Keith D Kerman PianoCraft Rebuilding & Sales - vintage and used Steinway, Mason & Hamlin New Steingraeber, Estonia, Baldwin www.pianocraft.net check out www.sitkadoc.com/ and www.vimeo.com/203188875 www.youtube.com/user/pianocraftchannel keith@pianocraft.net 888-840-5460

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192755 02/09/22 05:40 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 12,840 Philadelphia/South Jersey Rich Galassini Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Rich Galassini Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 12,840 Philadelphia/South Jersey	Originally Posted by Keith D Kerman Her name is Mischief. My other is Baloo. He leaves the room and howls just flat of certain pitches. When they howl, they get put outside so the neighbors can enjoy their singing. That is so nice to share their talents with your dear neighbors - and without charging them, too. They must think you are a real prince, Keith. Rich Galassini Cunningham Piano Company Visit one of our four locations (215) 991-0834 direct rich@cunninghampiano.com Learn more about the Matchless Cunningham

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why Keith D Kerman #3192758 02/09/22 05:57 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,056 Rio Grande Valley / San Franci... M master88er 1000 Post Club Member
master88er 1000 Post Club Member M Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,056 Rio Grande Valley / San Franci...	[img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/wtm4jzffm1bf2qy/2016-12-03%2013.20.02.jpg?dl=0[/img] [img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/uf1vf321ivsms4b/Harvey%20Sauter.jpg?dl=0[/img] I'm sorry, but at least my Harvey knows which side his bread is buttered on! Russell I. Kassman Technician -Consultant FORMER/Semi-Retired: USA Rep.for C.Bechstein & Sauter; Founder/R. KASSMAN Piano; Consultant - GUANGZHOU Pearl River Piano Co. www.RussellKassman.com

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why master88er #3192760 02/09/22 06:08 PM
Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,956 Florida dogperson Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
dogperson Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,956 Florida	Originally Posted by master88er [img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/wtm4jzffm1bf2qy/2016-12-03%2013.20.02.jpg?dl=0[/img] [img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/uf1vf321ivsms4b/Harvey%20Sauter.jpg?dl=0[/img] I'm sorry, but at least my Harvey knows which side his bread is buttered on! Looks like Harvey’s complete name is Harvey Sauter? Does Simon have a musical last name? "Music, rich, full of feeling, not soulless, is like a crystal on which the sun falls and brings forth from it a whole rainbow" - F. Chopin "I never dreamt with my own two hands I could touch the sky" - Sappho It's ok to be a Work In Progress

Re: Having a hard time focusing on my practicing, not sure why dogperson #3192782 02/09/22 07:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 2,041 tre corda 2000 Post Club Member
tre corda 2000 Post Club Member Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 2,041	Originally Posted by dogperson Originally Posted by master88er [img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/wtm4jzffm1bf2qy/2016-12-03%2013.20.02.jpg?dl=0[/img] [img]https://www.dropbox.com/s/uf1vf321ivsms4b/Harvey%20Sauter.jpg?dl=0[/img] I'm sorry, but at least my Harvey knows which side his bread is buttered on! Looks like Harvey’s complete name is Harvey Sauter? Does Simon have a musical last name? It's difficult to say, he seems to like Baldwin as well."Good taste Harvy!" 😕 🐕 🛷 🐶 🦮 🐕‍🦺 "Good dog Harvey!"