SOPP779: Breaking the Mental Block - How to Start Improvising Today

Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast by Secrets of Organ Playing

May 20, 202600:16:22Music

Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 779! Today Ausra and I will give some practical steps for classically trained organists to finally start improvising with confidence. Hope you will enjoy it!

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