I like to write. I enjoy writing about music and the trombone. Some articles have been published in journals, but mostly I write for myself, my students, and the website. In this Episode, I present 3 articles that I’ve written over the past few years.

I was initially tempted to re-write some of these, but decided against that. They are as I intended at the time of their writing, and there’s something valid about that. In any case, they have elicited lively responses in some forums. I thought I would share them with you and if you have strong feelings for or against my observations……that is as it should be. We would all benefit from knowing your thoughts. In truth, if these articles prove so contentious that they initiate a rousing debate whereby we ALL learn something; that would not be a bad thing in the least, now would it?

The articles have been posted on my website for some time, and they are entitled:

1) Static Energy: The Musician’s Enemy

2) Achieve v. Receive; Serious v. Sincere

3) Good v. Great Players

I hope you gain from reading them. Perhaps they will open avenues of thought that are new for you.

PS- Since writing the 2nd article, I have learned that many people have intense negative feelings about Martin Luther. I hope that context can overcome these, my apologies if that fails. His life’s revelation is used only as an example. I was pondering the good in the man, not the bad. Frankly, I was educated by a reader who knew far more than me and I thank him for expanding my knowledge.

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