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Learn how to develop your Music Improvisation skills.

I would love to share with you my passion for improvising and creating new music. Shake off those inhibitions and sign up for a lesson! Discussions about and techniques to help musicians with improvising. Teaching from either violin or keyboard.

A basic or advanced level of instrumental skills is suitable for this class. We will discuss ideas, processes and techniques to assist with improvising.....we’ll explore the use of harmony, rhythmic patterns and how we can train the ear to create patterns in sound.

I am a member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with years of experience as a Violinist and am passionate about improvisatory music.

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At teacher's location: Sydenham, London, UK
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Age:
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Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
The class is taught in:English

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