Lori Lucero

by Multitech on 06/10/08 : Very informative article, Lori. One thing to note, however, is that many student level flutes are set-up with yellow pads (both from the factory and out of repair shops like mine). I would definitely be concerned about excesssively worn (fuzzy looking bladders [the pad 'skin'] or pads with obvious holes) and excessively dirty pads which will often hide excessive wear and make a smacking noise when being released as you play. ...
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by LatinLilly on 03/31/08 : I'm Bipolar & so is my 10 yr. old- so I recognized the symptoms immediately. My child flourishes in a peaceful environment sans "daddy dearest"- & makes straight A's & even won the school as well as regional Spelling Bees! You are absolutely correct, in that the first, most crucial step is to get professional, psychiatric help. It really can be a matter of life or death! There is a lot of stigma for people w/ Bipolar- especially now w/ Britney Spears' public downfall that they attribute to Bipolar Disorder, but it might also be w/ a mix of Histrionic Personality Disorder & hardcore drug use. Who am I to judge? Anyway, my child scored almost as high an I.Q. as Einstein & yes he was Bipolar & so were J.F.K., Martin Luther King Jr. as well as many other movers & shakers, as well as other intelligent & creative people. B.P.Disorder is like Diabetes, it is chemical & can be treated. It is ...
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