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Picked up the autoharp about 7 years ago and started writing songs about 4 years ago. Try to recognize song ideas and use them a little every day - wish I had started trying to do it many years ago.
I strongly believe that Music is something people should make and not just consume.
I also play bassoon. After several years of not playing, I have recently joined the MSU/Starkville Community Band. Now, I am rediscovering the joys of being part of a large ensemble. Making music along with 60-70 brass, woodwind, and percussion players is a very powerful experience. I still remember all the fingerings, but must regain my dexterity, embouchure, and breath control. Practice, practice, practice . . .
Happily married guy happily living in a small town in Mississippi. My wife is a Guidance Counselor at the local high school. Our daughter is in her second year of college majoring in Art and our son is in 8th grade.
I sing tenor in the choir at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. We fondly refer to our choir as the Episcopal Liturgical Vocal Inspirational Society (E.L.V.I.S.). I am also a founding member of E.G.O.S. (Episcopalian Gentlemens' Opinionation Society). We meet semi-regularly at local bars to enjoy refreshing beverages and share insightful observations regarding life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We have 6 dogs (2 English Mastiffs, a Great Dane, a Highway Hound, an Enigma Terrier, and a Pug). All our dogs (except the Pug) are 'good used dogs' from the local pound, breed rescue, or strays. The Pug was purchased 'new from the dealer' as a puppy.
I teach Statistics at Mississippi State University in the College of Business. Statistics is actually fun and interesting and MSU is a great university.
Totally normal baby-boomer childhood followed by predictably rebellious adolescence leading to quasi-mundane adulthood. Life is good! Lyrics and chords are available for all my songs (click 'Lyrics'). A new song is posted each week. Oh yeah, and that darned Pythagorean Comma thing is STILL really messing me up!
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