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Music educator Menzie Pittman publishes book for young musicians starting their career.<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Robin Earl<\/em><\/p>\n

Local musician and music educator Menzie Pittman tells stories – both informational and aspirational – in his just-published book, “The New Musician: The Art of Entrepreneurship in Today’s Music Business”. Through those stories be imparts some wisdom and a hefty dose of practical advice to musicians struggling to have their voices heard in a business dense with voices struggling to be heard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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