I first met Roy Stevens in the late 60's while a student of Dr. Elmer White at Appalachian State University. It took me about two years before the Costello method finally sunk in to my head, but when it did, my playing changed forever. Playing became a joy instead of what sometimes was a chore. My playing range increased to double c and was no real effort. while at ASU, roy made several trips to the university and immediately upon graduation I had the opportunity to spend a period of time in New York at Roy's studio. While there, I got to meet Lew Soloff and Vince Pincerella and work with each. What an amazing experience. Many thanks are owed to Roy Stevens and Dr. Elmer White. Not only me, but many other young trumpet players, of whom they had so much influence