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  • Edvard Grieg

    …origin, Grieg’s life was replete with music from his early years, thanks to his mother, a revered music teacher. His journey from a student in the Leipzig Conservatory to becoming…


  • Bedřich Smetana

    …he survived by teaching piano to the family of a wealthy nobleman. His early compositions were small salon pieces and dances for piano, but his ambitions were far grander. Inspired…


  • Leroy Anderson

    teacher. Anderson’s musical versatility was evident even during his college years. He played the trombone, organ, and double bass, and also directed the Harvard University Band. His unique and creative…


  • Gustav Holst

    …to Teaching The turn of the century marked a significant change in Gustav’s life. In 1901, he married Emily Harrison. Following his nuptials, Gustav shifted his focus towards teaching, taking…


  • Clara Schumann

    …to become a musical prodigy. Her father, Friedrich Wieck, a renowned piano teacher, nurtured her talent from the age of five. Her mother, Mariane, a gifted singer, also played a…


  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    …influenced by the works of German composers such as Wagner and Brahms. Early Career After completing his studies, Vaughan Williams worked as a church organist and music teacher while also…


  • Anton Bruckner

    …music. Early Career After leaving the monastery, Bruckner pursued various musical positions as an organist and teacher, gaining experience in different towns throughout Austria. He continued to study composition and…


  • Muzio Clementi

    teacher and composer. Career as a Performer Clementi quickly gained recognition as a virtuoso pianist in London. His performances, marked by astonishing technical prowess and expressive interpretations, captivated audiences and…