The more I teach, the more I’m in touch with a sense of awe: The whole process of learning an instrument; the courage it takes to confront and be with one’s awkwardness, shyness, lack of persistence, lethargy, frustration. All things students can experience as they engage with themselves through the guitar. I just so love being in the presence of all this to say nothing of the honest interest, enthusiasm and joy and laughter that shows itself in the course of a lesson. It’s just us chickens sittin’ around – but sittin’ around on the edge of our seats with courage and beautiful intention.