Having been a "paperless pianist" for over 8 years by using computers to read all my sheet music in concerts, rehearsals, lessons, and recordings, the question I get asked the most is, "What happens if your computer breaks down in the middle of a performance?" Understanding how to work with your computer is no different from understanding a musical instrument and the precautions needed to prevent broken violin strings, sticking flute keys, etc. In this episode, I look at 7 steps to prevent digital music reading mishaps on your computer, using the AirTurn automatic page turner and the MusicReader program for Mac and PC computers.

Visit http://airturn.com to learn more about the AirTurn, MusicReader, and other digital music reading technologies and resources.

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