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Mar 2020
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The Process of Perfecting Your Craft wit...

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I’ve always had love for the violin. I played as a child and putting the instrument down for good is one of my biggest regrets in life. There is just something about using a beautiful tool to create stories that keeps me in awe.

When I met violinist Ezinma and heard Her play, so much light and power radiated from Her. It was breathtaking, in a literal sense. The violin is one of the most incredibly constructed instruments on the planet, and Ezinma is one of the most talented people I’ve ever seen play. I knew there was so much to learn from Her skill and passion. Who better to teach us The Process of Perfecting Your Craft?

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