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So You Want To Be A Professional Guitarist
Written by Ged Brockie
Narrated by Ged Brockie
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So You Want To Be A Professional Guitarist is a discussion, by professional guitarist Ged Brockie who has worked in the music business for over thirty five years considers the reality of working in music. He also discusses the skills needed to survive in this demanding business as a guitar player.
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