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  1. Musical Chairs

    Assortment of various instruments hanging from a wall

    Growing up on a Varied Musical Diet

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  2. Christmas Carol or Christmas Song?

    Church singers by candlelight

    The Modern Christmas Music Catalog Has Many Options to Enjoy, from Traditional Carols to Radio-Era Pop Songs

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  3. Once Upon A Time There Was a Beautiful Violinist and a Handsome Composition…

    violinist playing with orange sunset in the background

    A Violin Teacher Witnesses Her Former Student Tackling Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade" and Provides Interesting History on the Piece

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  4. Rhiannon's List of Essential Recordings (2007)

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    A list of music recommendations has been carefully compiled from a large and diverse personal collection. I know there is so much more fantastic music I left out, but this list is a darn good start.

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  5. Muggles Make Magical Music

    Ancient English bridge with a train on it, just like in the Harry Potter films

    Exploring Harry Potter's Influence on Music

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  6. Please Compose Yourself

    Fluffy Ragdoll Siamese cat behind sheet music to the Hebredes Overture

    I encourage all my students to create their own music. Composition opens players' minds to whole new levels of musicianship, creativity and understanding of theory. Besides it's great fun and something the player can take personal pride in playing.

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  7. The Muzak Code: Screaming for Silence

    Bearded man in front of a panel of elevator buttons covering his ears and shouting in pain

    A Musical Twist on Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code"

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  8. Forrest Gump's Red Violin

    Antique violin on dimly-lit desk with old articles and objects

    The "Truth" to a Violin's Past is Revealed in this Funny Parody that Entwines Various Pop Culture References and Some Actual, Real Facts.

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  9. A Soundtrack for Healing

    Empty hospital hallway

    Father and Daughter Share a Musical Connection: When dad discovered he had cancer last February, Aunt Gabby hired a string quartet to record his never-performed composition.

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  10. House Concerts Keep Musicians Close to Home

    Bay window in a heritage home with a black grand piano and a violin

    Generations of musicians and their friends have gathered to enjoy music, food and conversation in the comfort of a home.

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