Having just re-read the thread I wonder after the degree course how many of those on the course will still be as enthusiastic about folk music as they are now. But also as trail blazers these youngsters are always going to be stuck between a rock and a hard place if any one of them becomes successful (more than one are already moderately successful)it will be the result of the course if they should turn out a bad cd or performance they will have had every oppotunity and done nothing with it. So instead of criticising them,support them at the begining of their life plan, trust to their families and friends to keep theit feet on the ground.To those on the course above all else ENJOY IT. Keith