We as instrumental musicians have a lot to learn about listening to our musical product. While taking a voice lesson from a good friend of mine I was told “You can’t tell what you really sound like when you are singing and that is why professional singers always work with a vocal coach”. That made me think about our hearing and actual listening situation. I have always been a campaigner for regular recording and listening to one’s practice periods. I have even extended that practice to practicing with pre-recorded material utilizing a play/rest concept which I use every day. I…