A Step At A Time is a blog which offers Reflections on the world post-9/11, by a writer, translator and musician who engaged for many years in the debates of the Cold War, and who tends to see the world's present troubles as a continuation of the old common struggle with tyranny and oppression.

David McDuff has been to the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) conference in New York city and describes his experiences and thoughts as a violinist. He attended a clinic given by virtuoso (electric) jazz violinist Christian Howes and shares his opinions about the consequences of amplification. Interesting posts well worth to read:
IAJE 2006 (1)
IAJE 2006 (2)
IAJE 2006 (3)