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Music for our self-isolating timesA friend remarked yesterday that artists are really stepping up during this pandemic, aware that the arts bring people together during times of crisis. We’ve all seen the videos of Italians singing from their balconies in solidarity and in appreciation to health care workers. The web is full of playlists and suggestions for listening, and… 
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Musicians are not “the athletes of small muscles”Musicians are often compared to athletes because, like athletes, we practice a lot, we use repetitive motions, and we’re often performing or playing under stress. Unfortunately, within the past few years, the comparison with athletes has led to referring to musicians as “the athletes of small muscles.” I don’t know where this phrase originated, but…