4-Chop Maintenance

4-Chop Maintenance

Author: Bluecoats, Inc. April 6, 2020 Duration: 47:38

While we’re all at home, it’s important for musicians to maintain their playing ability. In this episode we discuss the importance of creating a plan and ideas to continue to improve individually as well as virtual ensemble ideas. Episode includes Bob Chreste, Kris Hammond, and Kevin Fenske.

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