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Choosing an Instrument - Episode 3

14m · Parenting Young Musicians · 26 Oct 11:40

Is your child struggling with his instrument.There are many componants that go into the success of a child in music and the right fit of an instrument is one of them.  In this episode, you'll find out how many instruments Evan tried before he found the right fit and what his musical journey taught him.

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