From the beginning, Syd Doty, Youth Choir Director, Forest Baptist Church, who taught us things about life after practice.

For Martha Hayes, Choral Director, who made you sing each note in a chord to prove you knew your part. She needs no introduction because she dedicated her life to Education.

To Hal Polk, who taught you how to play your instrument and be part of a team that competed to win All Superior ratings every year. Sight reading a new piece in 5 minutes followed by performing it in competition is still one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done. The will to compete and win is innate.

God bless all teachers & influencers who blessed our lives.

Finally, a shout out to Motown Artists,The Beatles, Eric Clapton & Stevie Ray Vaughn. 🎸🎹🎺🎷🥁 Music is universal.