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Guitar

Lessons Behind

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Continuing Series: Learning to Transcribe Music
THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR THE ADVANCING GUITAR STUDENTS

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In the upcoming article, we will
discuss "Making children's guitar
programs more effective"
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