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Composing gives me a chance to work in multiple dimensions and helps me pare down my melodies into what is essential. Learning new skills has always energized me and scoring has opened up a world of sonic possibilities.

Liz Phair

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Liz Phair
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: April 17
Composer
Guitarist
Musician
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
New Haven
Connecticut
Elizabeth Clark Phair
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