I do not see anything as a competition.
I mentioned a compliment i received. neither have i claimed to be cutting edge, but here are some more facts, I earned my living playing music for over 40 years
I also run a music session every week for which i do not receive monetary payment., but i do it for fun
for eleven years i have also run a Festival, for which i do not receive payment.
these are not part of a competition but just background information about who i am and what i have done and what i do.