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Tacet Reading (7/17/15)

Here are a few articles that came across my readings this week. 

Ben Hogan Became a Champion by Practicing 12 Hours a Day: Master of the Game tells the story of a legendary golfer who enjoyed practicing more than competing in tournaments. 

Why Audiophiles are Paying $1,000 for This Man’s Vinyl is a fascinating article regarding the delicate details to finding the perfect vinyls and why these grooves are in high demand to certain listeners.

5 Ways to Decide Which Audition(s) to Take: An Epic Conundrum is a blog post written by Rob Knopper, a percussionist from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

Senate Passes Every Child Achieves Act, with Music and Arts as Core Subjects, Intact gives some news for the music education community.

 Thelonious Monk and the Search for Value is a post written by one of my favorite bloggers, Chris Guillebeau, about artistry and value.

How to Store your Record Collection in 8 Steps is a helpful article for those of us needing helpful tips on storing our precious LPs. 

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.