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Write great songs that sound amazing if sung and played on the piano or acoustic guitar. Always encourage sing-alongs! Be prolific! Say Yes to new collaborations because you never know where it could lead.

Wendy Starland

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Wendy Starland
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: February 9
Composer
Jazz Musician
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
New York City
New York
Never
Lead
Sung
Songs
Collaboration
Sound
Encourage
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Piano
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Sing
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Prolific
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Guitar
Acoustic
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Acoustics

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