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- ↑ Farley, Kathy: "Strengthening the Music Muscle", Rare Magazine, Music Edition. March, 2009. Austin, TX
- ↑ State of Texas: "Texas Rehearsal Studios Directory", Texas Music Office, January 2009. Austin, TX