jcstites

i read that, but dont see why. i understand you want his voice on your subject.

but having someone post a reply could do no harm. manny always answers the question either way.

just chilll out, its a freakin trumpet dork forum anyways

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talcito

I like the idea of people jumping in AFTER the answer is provided by Manny or Wilmer. After all, further input by various players, when it is constructive, will often make the moderator elaborate more on the topic.
Lets ALL contribute to a topic that can help improve our playing.

B6, you may also be making the incorrect assumption that everyone else on this forum is some sort of an average player or starting out---some of the people helping ellaborate on the topics are excellent players!

Lets all contribute, have fun and improve!

tpter1

Yes, Greg. Manny and Wilmer are in absolute charge there. Wouldn't have it any other way. But I also view it as a grad level course, in terms of your metaphor. In those instances, commentary and critical thought are crucial for the successful continuance of the learning process.

The best classes I have taken or have taught have been ones where there is alot of discussion and student-oriented facilitation by the teacher. The teacher sums things up, poses new problems to solve or new ideas to examine, but essentially allows the students to grapple with things. (Check out constructivism).

Any great scientist understands that his theories are going to be denied, tested, disclaimed, and attempted to be proved wrong. That's how science works. If his theories stand up to all of that, they come to be accepted. Differing views and opinions are the reason we understand as much as we do now. More later....gotta tuck my boys in.

Ok. Well. 3-year old needs a drink. Go figure.

So if we gather more opinions, read more, see more points of view, we will come to a greater understanding. Maybe even a deeper respect for what Manny and Wilmer do and say. And maybe a greater respect for some of our colleagues of lesser experience. I've read some pretty outstanding things by people other than Manny and Wilmer on their forums. Sometimes there's the odd mysterious guest...then hold onto your hats and get some good chips and dip 'cause it's gonna get interesting.

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trumpjosh

And all this got started by one of Mr. Mohan's posts? What a coincidence.

Mikey

Check out his latest reply. Now he's playing the Martyr........

Derek Reaban

Chuck,

I think Manny and Wilmer’s forums are fantastic. I really enjoy hearing the words that they choose to express their ideas in response to a specific poster’s questions.

I’m clearly guilty of adding on to several topics where I thought I had something important to contribute. I find that while I believe 100% in the content that I add to topics (because it has really helped my playing), the ideas that I share are never my own.

The more that I read and ask questions the more common themes that I find in many of these topics. If there is a topic on breathing, I will quote the Principal Trumpet in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra or the former Principal Tuba in the CSO or possibly the former trombone professor at Eastman. If there is a topic on sound production I will quote the former Principal Trumpet in Montreal/Atlanta or the Bass Trombone in the CSO. Ideas about phrasing, I will defer to the Principal Trumpet in the Cleveland Orchestra or the former Principal Oboe in The Philadelphia Orchestra.

My point is, there are some extremely important concepts out there. The more ways that we discuss these ideas, the more people will start to realize what the really important questions are.

When I see a chance to share an important concept, I do it in the most respectful way possible, and with the best words that I can find to get the idea across clearly.

Derek Reaban
Tempe, Arizona

P.S. I really enjoy many of the stories that you share on this site!