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Improvisation Exercises for Private Lessons
Published November 10, 2026
A demonstration of improvisation exercises originally described by Anne Farber and Sean Hartley in their article “Improvisation in the Private Piano Lesson.”
In response to activities published in Improvisation in the Private Piano Lesson by Anne Farber and Sean Hartley, members of the publications committee demonstrate various activities with their students.
Although the original article refers specifically to the private piano lesson, these activities can be applied to various instruments, here including both piano and violin.
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Improvisation Exercises for Private Lessons
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Dalcroze Society of America
The Dalcroze Society of America is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting the artistic and pedagogical principles of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze through educational workshops, publications, financial and consultative assistance, and the encouragement of local chapters throughout the United States.
The DSA welco…
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