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Michel Corrette (April 10 1707 - January 21 1795) French composer and author of method books. Worked as an organist between 1737 and about 1780 (he was organist of the Jesuit College, Paris, in 1738) and as a teacher. Traveled to England sometime before 1773. A large proportion of his numerous works are arrangements, ranging from simple harmonizations to complete recastings of preexisting material. they include songs, works for stage, concertos, instrumental chamber works, harpsichord pieces, and sacred vocal works. He wrote nearly twenty methods for instruments including the violin, cello, bass, flute, recorder, bassoon, harpsichord, harp, and mandolin.

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