[Harp-L] Average vs. Pro

[Randy Power <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I¹ve been watching from the side lines so to speak. I feel pretty strongly
that the average guy isn¹t getting as much respect as he is due. However,
Average Guy isn¹t attacking the music or how it¹s played. He¹s just
exercising the right to make a mark, have fun and participate... Isn¹t that
what it¹s all about? I whole-heartedly agree though that those who have
studied, practiced and devoted many years to this craft SHOULD hold it to
the highest standard. If we (Average) looked to ourselves for advice, we
could never reach those standards. But we trust that you (pros) can tell us,
show us and teach us what we need to strive for. I guess what I¹m trying to
say is that Ying and Yang are evident here and both of us should embrace our
existence. We know that we¹re average, without being told. I will agree that
the Average guy should NOT try to assume the role as Pro just because
technology and the internet have no laws or rules governing such a thing.
(Reference- man with large ears on Youtube teaching ³how to bend a
harmonica²) But rather than attack, admire his ambition, give him advice and
you¹ve pushed another Average guy in the direction of that higher standard.
Be nice, we¹re trying...

Thanks,

Randy Power --