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Seniors learn new instruments
Jennifer Guerra (2010-12-01)
Many of the 60- and 70-years old musicians in The Beginning Swing Band are new to their instruments Photo: Kyle Norris
ANN ARBOR, MI (Michigan Radio) - Lots of people learn an instrument when they're little. But on today's podcast, we hear how more and more people are learning to play instruments later in life. They do it for the same reasons kids do: It's fun and it's about being part of group. But for some adults, music also provides an escape from financial stress in their lives.

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