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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-10 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much |
| 2008-10-06 | Jessica | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks a bunch David! |
| 2008-04-04 | JOJO | 10 | 9 | 6 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-03-20 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You very much! |
| 2008-01-25 | Negron | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | He is a person who is just awsome. He explain clearly what to do, and it helps to do that. |
| 2007-12-30 | Nathan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou very much for the advice. It is greatly appreciated. -Nathan |
| 2007-05-05 | Tony | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Exellent reponse pointing me in the right direction. Thank you |
| 2007-01-05 | nicole | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | amazing! thanks a lot! |
| 2005-09-08 | Brianna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | it really helped me alot, and my teacher says it is imoving slowly but surely! |
| 2005-06-07 | alex | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you to David for your help with the double stops fingering. I'm grateful for your assistance. Kind regards, Ann |
| 2005-03-18 | Ann Lilly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I'd already almost picked up the idea of vibrato before you replied, but thank you so much for your tips. I will most definately be testing them out and putting them to use. Once again, thanks alot! |
| 2005-02-11 | Karin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2005-01-16 | Tristan | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your answer... I wish I knew as much as you do.... |
| 2004-09-28 | katie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very thorough response |
| 2004-08-11 | Gina Lee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks David! Very helpful, enthusiastic and informative: just the kind of advice I needed. I won't hesitate to ask for David's advice in future. |
| 2004-08-04 | Abel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Again, just what I asked for; and just what I needed - quick, precise, and it sorted out my problem - thanks; a great help. |
| 2003-10-20 | ninu | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | His response is full of warmth, sincerity and encouraging! Thank you David!!! |
| 2003-09-08 | John | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2003-02-02 | Neil Oakley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2003-01-24 | Aleem Iqbal | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | David, thank you very much. |
| 2003-01-04 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | ||
| 2002-09-22 | simon | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2002-08-27 | Sarah | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2002-08-16 | Matt | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | David was great. He answered my questions and explained it in a way that anyone could understand. I really want to thank him for the positive and timely response. Thank you, thank you, thank you.... |
| 2001-12-31 | Jermin Ju | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your prompt response. I took your advice, and the Czardas sounds pretty good. |
| 2001-08-10 | Hope | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Quick response, and very clear! |
| 2001-07-07 | Clare | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2001-02-11 | james | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | David, Thank you so much! You captured exactly what I needed in the description of the piece and technique. Your detail and thoughtfulness has absolutely blown me away. Your blood's worth bottling! Lyn |
| 2001-01-08 | Lyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2000-08-09 | Justin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very informative and detailed. I think David has spent lots of time just to answer my question. Thanks David. |
Answers by Expert:
David
Expertise
I mainly aim to answer questions about playing techniques--intonation, vibrato, bowing etc. I am somewhat familiar with Baroque and Classical music, though not as much with Romantic. I am unable to answer questions about advanced music theory, violin crafters/brands or the monetary value of a violin.
Experience
I have played the violin about nine discontinuous years. Most of my work has been orchestral, with some soloing throughout. I was principal 2nd violinist of the Disney Honors Orchestra in 1998, a six-time All-State Orchestra violinist, a two-time assistant concertmaster and two-time concertmaster of my All-County Orchestra. I also have perfect pitch, which I believe can be learned (though I do not claim to know how to teach it).
Since starting medical school in 2004, I have had fewer chances to play, but I hope to someday resume on a regular basis.
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