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Erik Satie
…prestigious Paris Conservatoire. However, his time at the Conservatoire proved challenging as his teachers disapproved of his unconventional playing style, branding him as “the laziest student in the Conservatoire”. His…
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Dmitri Kabalevsky
…These pieces are widely used by piano teachers around the world and are beloved for their tuneful melodies, playful rhythms, and educational value. Personal Life Dmitri Kabalevsky’s personal life was…
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Modest Mussorgsky
…After leaving the Cadet School, Mussorgsky pursued a career in the civil service but continued to pursue his musical interests. He received informal music lessons from various teachers and became…
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Claude Debussy
…piano and composition. His teachers and peers quickly recognized his talent, though they often found his innovative approach to music puzzling and unconventional. Early Career and Influences In 1880, Debussy’s…
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Francisco Tárrega
…could earn a living by playing music if he lost his sight completely. Ironically, his first music teachers, Eugeni Ruiz and Manuel Gonzalez, were both blind. They introduced young Tárrega…
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Arcangelo Corelli
…early on, she arranged for him to study music locally. Corelli later traveled to Bologna, a significant cultural and musical center, where he studied violin under teachers such as Giovanni…
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Clip of the Day
…helpful for teachers and homeschool parents to have a daily clip to share with their students and in their classrooms. How You Can Help If you’d like to join us…
