I just have to say that this is a wonderful experience to have Mr. Portnoy giving me a lesson after hearing him on so many songs over the years. I have cheated and faked my way for so long because I wanted quick results and did not want to learn tongue blocking and many other fundamentals. So now I have a chance to try and actually learn something real and sound like maybe I know what I'm blowing!
Thanks to this site and all involved.  C.C.