Minneapolis native Billy McLaughlin astounded audiences with his innovative guitar technique and composing style. In the late 1990s, he began to lose control of his hand and arm and was soon unable to play his own music. Many thought his career was over when he was diagnosed with focal dystonia, an incurable neuro-muscular disorder. Billy had other ideas: He began the arduous task of retraining himself to play left-handed, one note at a time. Read more...
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Changing Keys begins an extensive broadcast schedule on Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) Ch-2 Sunday, April 19 at 6:00 PM. Check your local listings or visit http://tpt.org to confirm.