Frédéric François Chopin was born in Zelazowa Wola, Poland on February 22, 1810. The childhood genius can be compared to that of Mozart. At the age of 7, Chopin had already authored two polonaises, one of which was published in the engraving workshop of his father. This achievement gained him notability among other musicians in Warsaw. Chopin's first professional piano lessons were given to him by a violinist Wojciech Zywny from the ages of 6 to twelve. The musical lessons stopped when Frédéric surpassed the skills of his teacher.

The further development of Chopin's talent was influenced by the teachings of Wilhelm Würfel, a famous pianist and professor at Warsaw Conservatory. During his stay at the Conservatory, Chopin received lessons in playing the organ, and the piano by Würfel. In 1823, Fréderic attended Warsaw Lyceum, a school where is father was a professor. In the fall of 1826, Chopin began to study music theory and composition from composer, Józef Elsner again......

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