Dalcroze method

Biographical Information about Emile Jaques-Dalcroze

Emile Jaques-Dalcroze was a Swiss composer and educator, born in Vienna.

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From a young age, Jaques-Dalcroze was surrounded by music, with his grandfather playing the violin and his uncle being a pianist. He began taking private music lessons at the age of six and composed his first march at the age of seven.

At twelve, he became a student at the Geneva Conservatory, where he studied under Hugo de Senger and received numerous awards.

Jaques-Dalcroze's rebellious nature was evident from an early age, and he often criticized the lack of explanation given by most teachers for the purpose of certain musical tasks.

In 1881, he became a member of the society "Belles-lettres" and composed small songs during this period. In 1886, he was invited to be the second conductor in Algeria, where he became acquainted with the music of