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I completely agree. I would add that an instrument can sound very different when passed around to players even with similar styles as their attack can vary significantly.

Advice for KY Music Week

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I strongly advise bringing some kind of recording device. If your phone can do it, great! You don't need anything too fancy. I recommend this not just for workshops but for the jams as well... which can be just as educational as the workshops.

Also, don't feel too overwhelmed by classes! Workshop based festivals, especially weeklong festivals, are not intended for you to show up with the ability to play everything that's presented to you by the end of the week. I think a good workshop is one that sheds new light on musical ideas you can explore for weeks and months. And if something is not making sense, most teachers like when students ask questions. So don't be too shy...

See you there!

Florida Old Time Music Championship

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Congrats Ken. It's kind of funny how that contest must have evolved. I did that contest years ago... lost the first year and was told to play real old-time tunes... won the next year doing a couple tunes I learned from Don Pedi. I guess they've gone the other way! Best to just have fun and enjoy being there.