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Two-Week Intensive: Exploring Robert Schumann
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Crash Course on Controlling your Dynamics!
Intensive Workshop: Compose your own Piano Piece!
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Improving your ability with the Left Pedal
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Improve your Cantabile Playing with Dr. Garritson
Jarred Dunn Mentorship
Improve your Chopin Mazurkas with Jarred Dunn!
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Improvising a simple ABA Piece with Jeremy Siskind
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