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Andrew Bird's First Instrument

April 05, 2016 by Joanne Chan

We are thrilled to be featuring singer Andrew Bird in issue 1 of ILLUSTORIA! Singer, songwriter, musician and master whistler, Andrew shares with readers how he began playing the violin at age 4. From the process of learning alongside his mom to becoming a father and uncovering how to guide his own son, Andrew's contribution is a must-read for music lovers and creative thinkers of all ages. 

illustration by Leela Corman

illustration by Leela Corman

Pre-order Issue 1 to read Andrew's story (and to find out what his very first instrument was) or subscribe here!

April 05, 2016 /Joanne Chan
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ILLUSTORIA Magazine is proud to be the official publication of the International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers.
School-aged contributors from these writing centers represent sixty-six cities worldwide.

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