"I always get amused at people who try to defend not reading music and/or not learning theory. "

Well, I'm glad to bring some amusement into your life smile

In actuality I don't defend them as IMO they need no defense and I'm sure they feel the same way.

Our musical mentor, grammy nominated, whom we played and recorded with for many years couldn't read and the conversation never came up. I assuredly do not denigrate those millions who read, know theory and have richer lives for it nor would I laugh at those who feel pressured to defend not having chosen that path.

I don't think it's a numbers game, i.e, how many can vs how many can't..particularly since we are talking only about those who are well known. As Black Hawk said "every man must choose his own path." Mine was to play in several bands with some great musicians (some of who read and knew a ton of theory) and have decades of fun w/o having the time or inclination or discipline to learn theory. But nary a regret!

Cheers.

Bud



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