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Describe yourself in three words: liberal, carefree musician...
...Prairie Home Companion. Years later the great country guitarist Chet Atkins heard from his agent, who said that "somebody in St. Paul wants you to work on a radio show for $300." Atkins was not thrilled, but then his daughter mentioned Keillor's show, and so did another musician. "I decided to tune in," he says. "That man's voice just mesmerizes people. I called my agent and told him to book me." Their first meeting was not electric. "He was backstage wearing a ball cap and casual clothes," Atkins goes on, "and I told him right off how much...
...Pulitzer has not altered Zwilich's practical approach to her art. Writing with performing opportunities in mind, she says, "is a healthy atmosphere for an artist. When young people come to me for advice, I tell them to compose things for their musician friends to play. Don't sit at home and write for the Chicago Symphony." Until, that is, the Chicago Symphony asks you. --By Michael Walsh
Frustrated golfers, take heart! Mayo Clinic scientists are chipping away at the mysterious root of the yips--those involuntary twitches of the hand or wrist that defeat putts and crush spirits. A new study suggests that the yips are a task-specific movement disorder, like writer's or musician's cramp. But, unfortunately, there's still no cure...
...tough time deciding whether or not I should go to a conservatory and train professionally, but I’ve been happy with the amount of time I can spend on performance while getting a liberal arts education. I am actually inspired by the other amazing musicians here at Harvard that could easily have gone to a conservatory. By coming here they’ve helped create a vibrant music community, which has nourished me over the years. As any student musician can attest, involvement in musical groups can compete with schoolwork, but for the most part, musical...