PTMs in the news: Giants among us
It’s very difficult to categorize exactly what is meant by the term “Part-Time Musician”. Let’s take a look at one example and you’ll see what I mean.
This article about trumpet great Marcus Belgrave demonstrates in grand fashion that PTMs can’t be pigeonholed. Mr. Belgrave has played professionally, taught, mentored, and given of himself in more ways than can be listed. While the likelihood of me reaching the stature of Mr. Belgrave is slightly less than my being struck by lightning – say, two dozen times :-O – it doesn’t stop me from being encouraged by the example of someone who dedicated much of his time to other pursuits, yet is still regarded as a music-making giant.
The moral of the story: don’t underestimate the power (or dedication) of a “Part-Time Musician”! Hats off to Marcus Belgrave for his lifetime of achievements.
Keep playing,
Mark
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News | Mark October 9, 2009 | 
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