1) The way he teaches music like no other. 2) To learn more about music and to become a better musician. 3) By telling us that he appreciates us as a whole family when doing marching/concert gigs. 4) Helps me practice, one on one lessons, different techniques, and overall playing. 5) Learning more about music, giving me a deeper connection to music than it already was, being there for us even on his sick/bad days.