"Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."--- Goethe (Apparently, Goethe didn't quite say this, but it's still a good idea.)Debora Chen's new book has gathered high praise from exponents of both Jazz-- and Bluegrass Mandolin.

As a composer/musician whose interests cross back and forth between classical music, and traditional music, she has played a variety of instruments in a variety of styles. She was, in 2005, the composer in residence for SSWPACF.

The Mandolin Symposium-- brain child of mandolin legends Mike Marshall, and David Grisman--- has been held every summer since 2004. Debora Chen has been an instructor there since 2005.

To find out more about the unique musical/educational possibilities at The Mandolin Symposium, visit: The Mandolin Symposium

"Debora's past Berkeley workshops have been held at: Freight and Salvage

Her book and Bach transcriptions are available from String Thing Music and from Elderly Instruments