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The analysis of a young, talented, professional musician is presented. Factors which influenced his choice of instrument and the function it and music served in his development are discussed in detail.
As the many defensive purposes the instrument and music served were uncovered in the analysis, at a point heralded by a striking castration dream, his talented playing was severely affected. In the ensuing months, the analysis reached a greater clarity, and for the first time he discovered an ability to compose.