Many great classical composers improvised, composed, and understood music as a living language. This post explores how partimenti can reconnect modern musicians with that fluency, bridging theory, repertoire, improvisation, and creative practice.

Play isn’t the opposite of serious musical study — it’s often what makes real learning possible. This post reflects on how musical play, structured by simple rules, can unlock creativity, deepen understanding, and make music-making feel alive again.

The Partimenti Workshop is entering a new phase, with updated curriculum, new teaching materials, and a renewed focus on creative musicianship. Here’s a look at what’s evolving and where the work is headed next.