Thanks, Mac. You're comments are very welcome to me. They really put things in a perspective that I can relate to even if I don't understand all of the little nuances. You also point out some things that we all already know, but somehow manage to put on the back shelf---practice and patience. As you point out, there are very few shortcuts. I've asked a lot of questions on here, but there are many more questions that I didn't ask. I just have to learn this stuff by doing it. As an old geezer, I find that I have to do it fairly often or I won't remember too many specifics. It's obvious listening to what you've done, that you took the time and did the "fine tuning" to make those quality recordings. I totally agree that listening is crucial to learning music, too. This is something that I should do more of. Thanks for all those reminders.

Stan

Cornet Curmudgeon