My son Eric plays the double bass in the Natchitoches Central High School Orchestra. He has not been playing very long, but I think he is really talented. Mathematical mind equals a musical mind, I'd guess. His teacher is retired from the school system, but plays music still. I really admire Joe's work. I ran in to him at a gig last night. http://www.sonc.com/joe.htm -- Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana USA