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More people are picking up old instruments and making beautiful music again thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic
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While learning to play an instrument is rarely easy, adults such as Harold Smarkola, right, playing for teacher Thomas Masinter, usually don’t face the same pressures — such as preparing for recitals or worrying about grades — as children.Billy Calzada /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Harold Smarkola, right, until May had never played a musical instrument in his life. He listens to advice from his piano teacher Thomas Masinter.Billy Calzada /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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