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Hey Kids, Meet Ludwig van Beethoven | Composer Biography
Hey Kids, Meet Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (Baptized Dec 16, ) German Classical/Romantic Era Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany in , to Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich.
Although Beethoven's exact birth date is not known, his family celebrated it on December Ludwig's first musical instruction came from his father Johann who was said to have been a harsh instructor. Johann later asked his friend, Tobias Pfeiffer, to teach his son.
Beethovens biography for kids
It seems that the harsh treatment continued, as Johann and his friend would come home late on occasion to pull young Ludwig from his bed to practice until morning.
Ludwig's talent was recognized early on, and by he was learning to play the organ and viola in addition to his piano studies.
His most important teacher in Bonn was Christian Gottlob Neefe, a Court organist. It was Neefe who helped Beethove