Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for printing my previous request. I am looking for a music teacher who can teach my son to play by ear.

He has played the piano and the trumpet. My son is blind and 11-years-old. He has a strong interest in music but is finding it difficult to read it in Braille. He is most interested in learning the drums.

If you are a music teacher and may be interested in offering lessons by ear, please give me a call at 777-7167. Ask for Lisa. – Lisa in Lewiston.

Answer: How wonderful for your son, Lisa. He sounds like an inspiring child. Please let the column know how you make out in locating a teacher who teaches by ear.

Dear Sun Spots: You helped me with my spring for my music box. Thanks so much. I’m now hoping you can help me again. I have a 1965 RCA stereo portable phonograph which needs tubes. These are vacuum tubes that were used at the time. Is there someone who can repair this record player?

I would be most grateful if you could please make this player play again. Tank you so much. – No Name, Greene.

Answer: Sun Spots located The Antique Radio Repair Center at 368 Clinton St., Binghamton, NY 13905, 607-797-0066 for general questions, comments, and orders. Note that all record player needle research must be done through their Web site, www.everythingradio.com, because of the high volume of calls.

According to their Web site, the company has been providing quality antique radio repair and restorations for over 15 years.

They repair every brand of vintage radio from very rare and priceless antique units to popular and sentimental units, whether it’s a Zenith, RCA, Philco, Admiral, Crosley, Silvertone, Airline, Stromberg Carlson, Arvin, Westinghouse or even GE.

The company uses an extensive schematic diagram library and trained technicians, and according to them virtually any old, vintage or antique receiver made from the early 1900s to the late 1970s can be repaired and restored.

Contact them for more assistance and here’s hoping you’ll soon be spinning that turntable once again.

Dear Sun Spots: My sister lives in Auburn on Main Street, in a large apartment and she can’t open or close her window. The management doesn’t do too much about it.

I live about 10 miles from her so it’s hard for me to be there all the time. Where should I go to get help for her? – Concerned Brother in Sabattus.

Answer: Have you or your sister considered sending a letter to the management company for your records, requesting the windows be fixed so your sister can use them? You might also consider checking with the landlords themselves. It’s possible they are not aware of this problem.

Another option would be to have your sister check in with Pine Street Legal, 37 Park St., Suite 401, Lewiston, ME 04240, 784-1558 to see if they can offer any advice on what your sister should do to resolve this problem.

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