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New 2010 Edition of CD :: Holiday Special!
WGN-TV Video
Chicago Tinnitus Support Group
New Press :: and Archives

Greetings.  Welcome to the December Newsletter.

Just in time for the holidays: The new 2010 Edition CD is now available!  Because so many of you are interested in buying them as presents I'm offering a 25% discount until Dec. 15.  Just enter the word "snow" as the discount code here.  :)

If you are in Chicago I'll happily deliver the CDs directly to you.  Just send me an email after purchasing here online or to arrange payment in person.

So anyway, the new version of the CD is finally like I wanted it to be -- with hi-definition photo printing, a new 6-panel layout, and ultra-fidelity sound.  (See photo below.  Very exciting!)

Right now the new version is only available direct from me.  Luckily, I've been able to set up a page so you can order them and pay securely using a regular Credit Card or PayPal right here.  Like I mentioned above, for the 25% discount just enter the word "snow." (Only until Dec. 15)
Relax Your Ears 2010 Album
click here for more photos of the new layout
Also - with this setup I ship out the CDs myself so I can now offer personalized or signed CDs if that's desired.  After purchasing, just email me at:
joel@relax-your-ears.com with request.  I'll ship the CDs out to you within 2 days of ordering so that you can get it in time to wrap or send out as a gift.

PLEASE feel free to pass this offer on to anyone else.

You can also access the "2010 Edition CD page" through my regular website http://relax-your-ears.com by clicking "BUY CD" on the main page.

Oh - and for anyone who does not have my CD yet:  If you buy the new version you get a FREE instant download of the entire album while you wait for it to arrive in the mail.
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WGN Midday News appearance:

Cellist Sophie Webber and I had a blast last week performing on the WGN News.  It was a little nerve-racking knowing that we were live in front of millions of people.  *Yikes!* 
We tried to stay calm, though. :) 
Everything was a little rushed but the whole WGN crew was very, very nice.

Check it our performance and my On-The-Spot interview here:

WGN-TV Video
Live on WGN-TV (click to watch video)

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In other news, the first official Chicago Tinnitus Support Group meeting was a great success!
Chicago Tinnitus Support Group
Our inaugural meeting was on November 20 and we had 19 people in attendance.  (I already have 40 interested in attending the next one.)


If you are interested in attending or might know someone who would be, please RSVP to me at joel@relax-your-ears.com or forward the link below.  Our next meeting is going to be in January.


http://www.relax-your-ears.com/tinnitus
Thank you for your continued interest and support.  I look forward to sharing more with you in the NEW YEAR -- including the progress on my next album.

Cheers!
Joel Styzens
joel@relax-your-ears.com

Katinka Kleijn
Sophie Webber



www.relax-your-ears.com
www.a-sharprecords.com
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New Press:

Dec. 1 2010 - "Acoustic wizard Joel Styzens gigs for pure, unadulterated music." -Carol Banks Weber

National Examiner

Nov. 18 2010 - "Chicago's first tinnitus support group."  Time Out Chicago

Chicago's first tinnitus support group

Archives:

-"As You Are" on hammered dulcimer [YouTube Video]


"Drumming on the Guitar"
PRX Radio
This American Life-esque Interview









"Musician overcomes hearing problems to find his sound"
WBEZ interview
Chicago Public Radio interview & performance








Chicago AcousticUnderground
CAU Podcast
Podcast: Episode 255




"Tinnitus Soldier"
Time Out Chicago feature
"A little hearing loss won't stop composer Joel Styzens."


Music Examiner Feature
Examiner music feature
In-depth Music Interview
(click here for part 2)


ATA Feature

ATA feature
"A Music Teacher's Battle with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis" (pdf)