Sorry Dick, didn't see this earlier. What I sent tonight was:

To whom it may concern

I have been a professional musician for 33 years, mostly working and recording in Canada. For the last 12 years I've been taking students, from beginners to full-time musicians, and have tried to show them the "background" of the folk music they play, as well as "the notes". The Digital tradition has been invaluable in this pursuit. Long may it be at our disposal.

Rick Fielding