With repeated listenings, a piece eventually becomes its own being. I very often say to students that this … - Paul Lansky

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Paul Lansky

With repeated listenings, a piece eventually becomes its own being. I very often say to students that this is like meeting a person for the first time. When you first meet someone, you reference that person with others who are similar; but, as you get to know that person better, you begin to understand his unique qualities.

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