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Classical composition course for experienced students
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Internationally renowned composer gives composition lessons for experienced students based on mastery of polyphony (invention, fugue), variation technique, sonata form and the combination of these three musical conceptionsLocation
At teacher's location: Rue Jean Stas, Saint-Gilles, Belgique












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Age: | Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes 90 minutes |
The class is taught in: | French, English |
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