I only joined the list this past weekend. I knew when I sent my very first post to this list, I'd run the risk of ruffling feathers because of the subject material. There seems to be no middle ground where Jeff Smiley is concerned! But, it really has been a pleasure to have an opportunity to address & hopefully clarify some of the misconceptions people have about Smiley's work. I also want to make perfectly clear that I HAVE NO COMMERCIAL INTEREST in promoting Jeff Smiley's program. I'm not selling anything. I'm just a happy user! Thanks for your kind words, Melvin. Valerie <from: "Melvin Baldwin" subject: [Hornlist] Thank you Valerie Wells Thank you Valerie Wells, For the passionate, yet respectful way you responded to those who doubt the validity of Jeff Smiley's innovative embouchure book. I visited his website after reading your initial "advertisement". After reading several sections I, too, had some doubts and in fact was ready to dismiss his ideas without any further inquiry. Then I read your last 3 emails in which you addressed several "objections" to Smiley's approach. I must tell you that I'm going to give him a "second chance" because of those last three emails. Again, thank you for taking the time and effort for those last 3 emails. Sincerely, Melvin Baldwin>_______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
