Carl Donsbach     Tue, 21 Dec 2004 19:57:17
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Born in Austin Texas, U.S., in 1954, I now live in Albuquerque New Mexico, 
and work as a computer tech. at the library on the campus of the
University of New Mexico.

In 1986 I received my undergraduate degree in Guitar Performance from the 
University of New Mexico, and later went back for a Master's degree in 
Music Theory and Composition, but decided that I don't fit in with the 
academic world. I did at one point, have a regular gig at a small French
restaurant, but made so much more money waiting tables that I finally just 
dropped it. I now compose and work my day job.

My interest in the lute came out of studying the guitar.  I became 
fascinated with early music and began to study the lute.  While studying
for my master's degree I joined the Early Music Ensemble at UNM and began
playing viols. I now play viols, mostly treble, with a small group on a 
fairly regular basis.

I own a 10 course Railich copy and have constructed my own 13 course 
baroque instrument, thanks to one of David van Edwards's internet lute 
making courses.

Carl Donsbach