Our Team
Valentin Villenave
Our music school wasn’t founded by Tom himself, but by Valentin Villenave who was, in the last decade of his life, one his closest associates.
Working as an accompanist since age 11 and as a piano teacher since age 19,
Valentin was also trained in chamber music, harmony, counterpoint and
orchestration, and learned the double bass at a beginner level.
He has written hundreds of pedagogical scores as well as more ambitious
pieces, including an opera commissioned by the Montpellier national opera
house, and a whole catalogue of solo, chamber and symphonic music.
In addition to his musical training, he studied classical litterature
and has a Masters in art and science communication, as well as several
diplomas in art and computer teaching. His efforts to transmit knowledge
and skills have led him to produce many writings, videos and podcasts;
he also offers lectures, concerts and cultural actions in many forms,
as well as numerous masterclasses, academies and training sessions
encompassing music and computer teaching (aimed, among others, towards
disabled people).