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Classically Trained Musician

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#1 ·
I have heard this term for years but am not quite sure what it means.
If one is one, does it mean that they only studied classical music in school, that they are an expert at playing classical music, or that classical music studies have occupied the preponderance of their study time?
Thanks!
 
#2 ·
Yes. It means the student has learned to play at least one instrument with proper technique, and to read music. The student knows the terms and keys and chords and transposition and rhythm signatures and all that stuff.

Some schools teach a variety of styles of music, but classical music forms the basis for any good musical education.
 
#13 ·
If you are going to be a musician, you have to study, learn, know the basics....theory, harmony, read music [all different commonly used clefs.] learn an instrument that you can play at a professional level [or near professional].
from that foundation you can go into any branch of music - symphonic/classical, jazz, rock, show, studio work, anything....
 
#7 ·
Thanks for your reply but I am not interested in obtaining a music degree - I had a hard enough time getting one in business - but I wish that I was talented enough to get one.
My original post was strictly asked out of curiosity and because for the past 3 years I have studied no other music than Bach.
 
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