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Oct 2024
17m 50s

Upper-intermediate | Piano Class

ChinesePod LLC
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Today's lesson is for everyone interested in talking about music in Chinese. And no, we're not talking about listening to music, we're talking about playing it! Join us for a piano lesson and learn all about keys, scales, and taking instructions from a (strict) piano teacher! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1398

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