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Piano Interviews by phone (Don’t copy me)

Posted on February 7, 2012 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

It’s a rainy day and I’m braced for a shower of criticism. Just consider a few of my piano phone interviews in the private party marketplace. I confess that on occasion, I’ve undermined my own staunch recommendations to prospective buyers … Continue reading →

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