What does the cryptic crossword clue "Piano then fiddle I learnt as composer (10)" mean?

The definition is "composer". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ILEARNTAS ("I learnt as") [anagram: "fiddle"] + P (abbreviation of "Piano") = PALESTRINA; definition: "composer" The answer is PALESTRINA.

Piano then fiddle I learnt as composer (10)

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