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The author of the highly successful History Channel series The Greatest Stories Never Told is back with fascinating new anecdotes about the world of music. The Greatest Music Stories Never Told is full of little-known tales that will astound and delight everyone from accomplished professionals to enthusiastic shower-singers.

Rick Beyer recounts quirky yet meaningful stories that illuminate the origins of instruments, musical styles and technological advances, as well as little known facts about our favorite composers. These stories didn't come from the concert hall or Music History 101, but are guaranteed to enhance any student's understanding and appreciation of music.

Rick Beyer is an award-winning documentary producer and a long-time history enthusiast. He has produced numerous documentaries for The History Channel and currently operates his own documentary production company, Plate of Peas Productions. His creative efforts have won numerous awards, including multiple gold medals from the New York Film and TV Festivals, several Telly awards, and four Emmy(R) awards. He lives in Lexington, Mass.

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