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Since it is so difficult to define or even recognize, talent, or the lack of it, has created more than its share of anxiety in aspiring musicians. Perhaps the greatest problem centers around the fact that talent is a fact in retrospect. Only after it has been developed does it become obvious that it exists.

Music favors neither male nor female. It is a universal and gender less art of communication. Though the field has been historically dominated by men, there is nothing about music that inherently favors male as opposed to female excellence. Music is a human art, a testimonial to those who would communicate through sound.

It is most important that the student should concentrate on specific musical techniques and not get overly discouraged by the long run musical objectives. Mastering specific techniques will lead effortlessly to all long run objectives.

Progress is in direct proportion to the time spent on disciplined practice and creative performance.

Practice leads toward performance. Keep an open, searching mind in regard to different types of music and innovative new forms. This openness keeps interest fresh and often leads to interesting original ideas.