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Oct 15
13m 27s

Behind the Music: I’m an Electric Piano ...

LOUISVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA
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Kiana and Fiona interview electric piano technician Matt Blocher of the Chicago Electric Piano Company to learn all about his work. Find out about Matt’s day to day work, the differences and similarities between a Fender Rhodes and a Wurlitzer, advice for becoming a technician, and all the tricks of the trade. Although The Music Box is for everyone of all ag ... Show More
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