ACCORDON WORKSHOP all styles, all ages, all levels
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
August 17 to 22, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
August 17 to 22, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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Forró accordion workshop
with Richard Posselt
Dates: August 17 to 21, 2026
Trainer: Pianist and accordionist Richard Posselt specializes in Brazilian music, forro and choro. He studied in Rio de Janeiro with the best musicians in this style: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He plays with the group Zé Matuto.
Contents:
Forró is a traditional music and dance from northeastern Brazil. Master the bellows technique specific to Brazilian accordionists and this music.
Two-handed accompaniment of another melodist. Improvisation on chord grid, counterpoint or solo. Rudiments of the percussion instruments that accompany this style. Mastery of a dance repertoire.
Training focuses:-
- Passing on and sharing the taste and practice of Brazilian music, in particular Forro, a musical style born in the north-east of the country, but also the name given to the place (actually a ball) where people meet to dance.
- Discover and practice percussion instruments, essential to this music.
Audience: All ages, all levels. All instruments
Prerequisites: None
Schedule: 35 hours, from Monday 2pm to Friday after the evening concert. Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
with Richard Posselt
Dates: August 17 to 21, 2026
Trainer: Pianist and accordionist Richard Posselt specializes in Brazilian music, forro and choro. He studied in Rio de Janeiro with the best musicians in this style: Bebe Kramer, Hamilton de Holanda, Luis Barcelos, Eduardo Neves, Rogério Caetano, Luciano Maia, Marcelo Caldi... He plays with the group Zé Matuto.
Contents:
Forró is a traditional music and dance from northeastern Brazil. Master the bellows technique specific to Brazilian accordionists and this music.
Two-handed accompaniment of another melodist. Improvisation on chord grid, counterpoint or solo. Rudiments of the percussion instruments that accompany this style. Mastery of a dance repertoire.
Training focuses:-
- Passing on and sharing the taste and practice of Brazilian music, in particular Forro, a musical style born in the north-east of the country, but also the name given to the place (actually a ball) where people meet to dance.
- Discover and practice percussion instruments, essential to this music.
Audience: All ages, all levels. All instruments
Prerequisites: None
Schedule: 35 hours, from Monday 2pm to Friday after the evening concert. Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
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ACCORDON WORKSHOP all styles, all ages, all levels
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
August 10 to 15, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
August 10 to 15, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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28 dance rhythms" accordion workshop
with Maxime d'Errico
Dates: August 10 to 14, 2026
Contents: Learn and master 28 left-hand dance rhythms: Waltz, Bolero, Cha-Cha, Bachata, Cumbia, Bossa-nova, Tango, Foxtrot, Charleston , Forro, Madison, Baïon, Reggae ... Work on the instrumental technique linked to each rhythm, and groove work. Set up the 28 rhythms on a right-hand theme to work on independence.
Trainer : Maxime is an accordionist. He is a freelance performer specializing in musical entertainment. A student at Cnima since the age of 11, first as a "vacataire vacances", then as a full-time student, he has won numerous international competitions. He holds a DEM (Diplôme d'Etudes Musicales) in variety accordion.
Public: All ages, all levels
Prerequisites: Mastery of major, minor and 7th chords.
Schedule: 35 h, Monday 2:00 pm to Friday 6:00 pm
Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
with Maxime d'Errico
Dates: August 10 to 14, 2026
Contents: Learn and master 28 left-hand dance rhythms: Waltz, Bolero, Cha-Cha, Bachata, Cumbia, Bossa-nova, Tango, Foxtrot, Charleston , Forro, Madison, Baïon, Reggae ... Work on the instrumental technique linked to each rhythm, and groove work. Set up the 28 rhythms on a right-hand theme to work on independence.
Trainer : Maxime is an accordionist. He is a freelance performer specializing in musical entertainment. A student at Cnima since the age of 11, first as a "vacataire vacances", then as a full-time student, he has won numerous international competitions. He holds a DEM (Diplôme d'Etudes Musicales) in variety accordion.
Public: All ages, all levels
Prerequisites: Mastery of major, minor and 7th chords.
Schedule: 35 h, Monday 2:00 pm to Friday 6:00 pm
Welcome meeting Monday 1:30 pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
B rates
Pedagogy 420 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
starting at €645/week
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Intensive accordion course pro
with Jacques Mornet
Dates: July 27 to August 01, 2026
Contents:
Preparation for major international competitive examinations, entry to Pôles Supérieurs/Bachelor/Master's programs, and a professional career.
Trainer :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Audience: Advanced level. All ages. It is required to have completed another internship within the year at CNIMA before taking this internship.
Course :
Daily schedule - 9 hours of study
Wake-up time: 6.45 a.m.
Morning: study from 8am to 12pm. Break from 10am to 10:30am
Afternoon: study from 2:30pm to 7:30pm. Break from 4pm to 4:30pm
Private lessons: 3 sessions of 20 minutes each, spread over the day
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
Rate
Pedagogy 200 € /week
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €465/week
https://www.cnima.com/agenda/#accordeonintensif
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Intensive Accordion Pro workshop
with Jacques Mornet
Dates: July 27 - August 1 2026
Content: Prepare international accordion competitions, Graduate Schools admission exams, or just a professional career.
Trainer: Jacques Mornet is a world renowned accordion teacher. He was awarded the Gus Viseur award and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy. He is the founder of CNIMA. He is a jury member at international accordion competitions and CMA (World accordion Confederation) Vice-president.
Students : high level players all ages ...
Schedule : 9 hours per day. Morning rise at 6:45 am. Study from 8am to noon, with a 30 minute break between 10 and 10:30 am. Afternoon: 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm with a 30 minute break from 4-4:30pm. 3 x 20 mn private class per day
Please contact us to get the full program.
Teaching fees 200 € /week
Teaching + full board lodging fees
starting at 465 €/week
https://www.cnima.com/en/agenda/#intensive-accordion
with Jacques Mornet
Dates: July 27 to August 01, 2026
Contents:
Preparation for major international competitive examinations, entry to Pôles Supérieurs/Bachelor/Master's programs, and a professional career.
Trainer :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Audience: Advanced level. All ages. It is required to have completed another internship within the year at CNIMA before taking this internship.
Course :
Daily schedule - 9 hours of study
Wake-up time: 6.45 a.m.
Morning: study from 8am to 12pm. Break from 10am to 10:30am
Afternoon: study from 2:30pm to 7:30pm. Break from 4pm to 4:30pm
Private lessons: 3 sessions of 20 minutes each, spread over the day
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
Rate
Pedagogy 200 € /week
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €465/week
https://www.cnima.com/agenda/#accordeonintensif
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Intensive Accordion Pro workshop
with Jacques Mornet
Dates: July 27 - August 1 2026
Content: Prepare international accordion competitions, Graduate Schools admission exams, or just a professional career.
Trainer: Jacques Mornet is a world renowned accordion teacher. He was awarded the Gus Viseur award and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy. He is the founder of CNIMA. He is a jury member at international accordion competitions and CMA (World accordion Confederation) Vice-president.
Students : high level players all ages ...
Schedule : 9 hours per day. Morning rise at 6:45 am. Study from 8am to noon, with a 30 minute break between 10 and 10:30 am. Afternoon: 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm with a 30 minute break from 4-4:30pm. 3 x 20 mn private class per day
Please contact us to get the full program.
Teaching fees 200 € /week
Teaching + full board lodging fees
starting at 465 €/week
https://www.cnima.com/en/agenda/#intensive-accordion
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ACCORDON WORKSHOP all styles, all ages, all levels
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
July 20 to 25, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
July 20 to 25, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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ACCORDON WORKSHOP all styles, all ages, all levels
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
July 13 to 17, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
July 13 to 17, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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ACCORDÉON WORKSHOP all styles, specifically for "adults
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
June 8 to 12, 2026
IN SMALL GROUPS
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
June 8 to 12, 2026
IN SMALL GROUPS
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Cost: 390€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €655/week
info here https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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Stage parolier pro
with Frédéric Kocourek
Covered by AFDAS
Dates: May 25 to 29, 2026
Trainer: A lyricist since 1997, Frédéric Kocourek has written for some 30 French-language chanson artists, including Isabelle Boulay, Natasha St Pier, Angélique Kidjo, Rock Voisine, Sarah Brightman, Daguerre, Yannick Noah, Louis Bertignac... A fine pedagogue, he was, among other things, a trainer for several years at Francis Cabrel's Rencontres d'Astaffort. He is deeply involved in professional training with Sacem, Afdas and the Union Nationale des Auteurs et Compositeurs.
Content: Perfecting your skills as a songwriter. Work on inspiration, structure, style, metrics, rhymes, narrative... The lyricist's constraints: a source of stumbling blocks or a driving force for creation?
Audience: Authors, composers, performers of contemporary music, singer-songwriters, songwriters, singer-songwriters
Schedule: 35h, Monday 10am to Friday 5pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
Cost :
Pedagogy 1855 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €2110/week
100% financing is available:
AFDAS
As the course is registered with AFDAS, you can benefit from..:
The little-known AFDAS auteur is available to authors who have earned a certain amount of royalties over the last three or five years. See conditions
AFDAS intermittent is available for all intermittent workers in the entertainment industry. See conditions
https://www.cnima.com/autres-stages#parolier
with Frédéric Kocourek
Covered by AFDAS
Dates: May 25 to 29, 2026
Trainer: A lyricist since 1997, Frédéric Kocourek has written for some 30 French-language chanson artists, including Isabelle Boulay, Natasha St Pier, Angélique Kidjo, Rock Voisine, Sarah Brightman, Daguerre, Yannick Noah, Louis Bertignac... A fine pedagogue, he was, among other things, a trainer for several years at Francis Cabrel's Rencontres d'Astaffort. He is deeply involved in professional training with Sacem, Afdas and the Union Nationale des Auteurs et Compositeurs.
Content: Perfecting your skills as a songwriter. Work on inspiration, structure, style, metrics, rhymes, narrative... The lyricist's constraints: a source of stumbling blocks or a driving force for creation?
Audience: Authors, composers, performers of contemporary music, singer-songwriters, songwriters, singer-songwriters
Schedule: 35h, Monday 10am to Friday 5pm
The complete Training Program will be provided on request
Cost :
Pedagogy 1855 € /week (+30 € for externals)
Pedagogy + full-board accommodation
from €2110/week
100% financing is available:
AFDAS
As the course is registered with AFDAS, you can benefit from..:
The little-known AFDAS auteur is available to authors who have earned a certain amount of royalties over the last three or five years. See conditions
AFDAS intermittent is available for all intermittent workers in the entertainment industry. See conditions
https://www.cnima.com/autres-stages#parolier
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ACCORDON WORKSHOP all styles, all ages, all levels
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
April 20 to 25, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
with Jacques MORNET, Nathalie BOUCHEIX
and their team
April 20 to 25, 2026
Contents:
Instrumental work following the Jacques Mornet method. Approach the accordion as a wind instrument. Management of the air column and bellows. Balance between body and instrument. Work on touch and articulations. Quest for musicality. Work on 1 or 2 pieces of your choice (variety, classical, musette, jazz, balkan, etc.). Progress at accelerated speed.
Trainers :
Jacques Mornet is a world-renowned accordion teacher, holder of the Gus Viseur prize and the silver disc from the Russian Gnessin Academy, and founder of the CNIMA.
Nathalie Boucheix is a virtuoso accordionist, winner of major international competitions, and co-founder of Cnima, of which she is director. Their team is made up of teachers of great artistic and pedagogical skills.
Public:
Adults of all ages, levels and styles. From beginner to pro!
Prerequisites:
Bring one or two pieces of your choice
(except for beginners)
Cost :
Tuition 340€ (+30€ for external students)
Tuition + full board accommodation from €605/week
info here
https://www.cnima.com/agenda
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