Re: Re: Re: I have a confession. I HATE TO TEACH


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Posted by Wade on February 09, 2004 at 17:09:34:

In Reply to: Re: Re: I have a confession. I HATE TO TEACH posted by TubaRay on February 09, 2004 at 16:45:11:

Ray, you had a really big impact on my playing even though I never really studied with (err . . . paid) you back in the early 1980's. You just had some of us over to your home on occasion and we would play some of your arrangements and have fun. I learned a lot by listening to you play and talk to the others.

Once, while reading "Classical Gas" we had to keep stopping due to my poor reading of the solo line. Julie M. (remember her?) was making fun of me and you came to my defense with some kind words and great advice. I am dyslexic and have always had reading problems to a certain extent, and you very quickly outlined how I could work around the problem and get better.

Both you and Pete Kline (at SAC) were very helpful to me and made me want to succeed.

I have always loved teaching because of you two guys. And I try to reach kids in the same manner that you two did with me.

Thanks!

Wade "used my tuba to escape from my rotten life in the 'hood" Rackley


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