Sam Heuck | The outrage is warranted.
I am a musician. My instrument is Saxophone. My influences are many, but my sound is informed by a few of the greatest saxophonists who ever played. John Coltrane. Lee Konitz. His contemporary Paul Desmond whose sound was once compared to a dry martini to which he responded, Awww, I always thought it was two dry martinis
More specifically, I am a music technologist. Not only do I have the training and skills to write and perform music, but also the ear training, audio engineering knowledge, and digital technology knowledge to create beautiful recordings.
The wood I use for the art of woodworking was, at one time, a living thing believe it or not. For me, I have found that a profound respect for the medium is required for success in the art form. Wood is a forgiving medium, but it also has a will of its own.
My aunt, who died of cancer when I was young, was the only musical talent in my family. Her name was Susan. When I was very little, she taught me how to spell by singing little songs to me like: "R - E - D spells red! Red as a tomato head!" while playing this guitar. Her guitar hangs in a place of honor in my living room.
