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#8 Choosing an Instrument and Starting to Learn
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We talk about taking up a musical instrument. Is there a right instrument for you? What counts as an instrument? Does your personality have to fit, and the kind of music you like? How do you start learning, and keep learning? Find something to take up in isolation and maybe bring something beautiful out of isolation with you.
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