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Mark Roeder
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Music is the love of Jordan’s life. At 13, he meets a teacher who not only shares that love and gives him private lessons, but introduces him to one of the greatest pianists in the world.
Jordan soon forms a band, which performs anywhere there is an audience and gets its first break when hired by Mystic Gardens, an amusement park in Indiana. From there, their careers take off, and they become the world-famous band Phantom.
Phantom Begins is the story of Jordan, Kieran, and Ross and their rise to fame, but it’s also the story of Jordan’s first love at 13, his concerns for his single mother, and the dedication of a middle school music teacher who sees his potential and gives his all to make it flourish.
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- Tracy
- 01-25-24
Love Mark Roeder, narration not great
I liked this story, however the narration was really flat....it was as if the man was simply reading aloud instead of performing it. I could not tell one character from another. I wish i had read the book instead of listening. That being said I loved this prequel highlighting Phantom's humble beginning.
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