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Sound Check For The Performing Musician

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Avid Media Composer / First

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Basic Mixing Techniques

Basic Mastering

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Million Dollar Bash

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Huey Morgan's Rebel Heroes

Humble Pie

The Pretenders 1978-1990

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The Musical Instrument Desk Reference

The Symphonic Repertoire, Volume V

Long Players

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Ian Hunter On Track

The MusicSocket Music Industry Directory 2025