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Wow... I can honestly say I've never received such marvelous compliments through one colorful prism in my entire life! I am honored. I've been hearing a lot these days about how much homework Middle Schoolers get. I listened to Beethoven Symphonies when I studied in college. My favorite Bros. Grimm story is probably The Bremen Town Musicians because every time I tell it, it finds new depth and meaning. As a full time musician, I travel a lot. It's my favorite thing in the world - traveling and playing music. Someday a furry friend will be at my side. Some weeks I perform once, some none, and some weeks up to 12 times! Everyday, I see a performance in the world - the harmonies the dissonances - and discover myself in an improvisation rich and diverse, and all I can do is my best all the time and take naps. I admire your letter writing. Thank you for sharing. Have a colorful school year, Sophie!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893e13fff7c5022ce04b5ce/1486171860692-0ZUGCXTLQACRCWFFWYYL/image-asset.jpeg connect Thanks Zachary! Some of my earliest memories are of my mother performing "The Rainbow Connection" in American Sign Language at elementary schools in Lincoln Nebraska where I grew up. I didn't choose her "instrument" but she certainly showed me the way! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893e13fff7c5022ce04b5ce/1486173461817-YEDSH0SVGIXEU1P9A3C7/image-asset.jpeg connect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893e13fff7c5022ce04b5ce/1486172329705-BTC3O0UGDETKZ1GFL120/Veiera_art.jpg connect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893e13fff7c5022ce04b5ce/1486171654972-CM1V1LFMQXNK7I2MJPH1/image-asset.jpeg connect Sonny, Thank you so much! I'm really happy you liked all the little things that made our story come alive. It was a pleasure to entertain you. I can see you also enjoy creating and composing beautiful things in space and time - thank you for sharing this lovely imprint of your joy and colorful curiosity! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893e13fff7c5022ce04b5ce/1486172764781-I01V69QIM8OPEM4YYM81/image-asset.jpeg connect Great questions! All my trombones come to me with three parts, made and ready to assemble: a mouthpiece, a slide, and a bell. If I could consider myself a musician, a comedian, and a storyteller all in one, I think my dream would come true! My next performance is right now for everyone with an inner kid who is awake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893e13fff7c5022ce04b5ce/1486172725877-713DRUS4RQVRBFR3AQV4/image-asset.jpeg connect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5893e13fff7c5022ce04b5ce/1486172419351-QGQDEQ1AWY9OZMSA2CYN/image-asset.jpeg connect Malcom, you are a brilliant thinker with an awesome imagination! 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