Grammy award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin performs during a classical music student workshop concert November 4, 2009 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The event is a part of the Music Series created by US First Lady Micelle Obama to highlight the importance of the arts and arts education. Getty Images logo Getty Images 27 months ago

Grammy award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin performs during a classical music student workshop concert November 4, 2009 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The event is a part of the Music Series created by US First Lady Micelle Obama to highlight the importance of the arts and arts education.

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