Dick,

my advice is to seek out the following people, who should be able to advise you properly.Pete Seeger,Doc rowe,Vic Gammon,Frank Hamilton,Martin Carthy,Nicolas Carolan,Packie Byrne,louis killeen,RoyHarris

How do you know these people you are recommending have time to help a student? A lot of them would if they have time - but a lot of them don't have time. Pete Seeger is a very old man and should definitely left alone.

One of the others you mention I know is extremely busy writing a book. One already has enough students of his own thank you. I know one of the others is extremely busy too.

And whilst your opinion can always be expressed freely - it doesn't mean to say you are right.

On this occasion Christian, take no notice......but you knew that already I suspect.