| 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! |