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Anika Nilles went from a preschool classroom in Germany to a viral YouTube video, Jeff Beck's final touring band and Neil Peart's seat in Rush. In this video I look at how she got there, and what it takes to play a feel that isn't naturally yours.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Name Geddy Half Remembered

01:19 Early Start & YouTube

04:05 The Beck Call

05:57 Joining Rush

07:14 Anika's Technique & Style

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