Hi Vinny,
I think it's true when the teacher is at ease, that makes it more likely the students will be at ease. Sincerity is almost never abused, and it's such an easy trait to develop and maintain. It baffles me that too many instructors will try to project some imangined persona that, for a short while may be effective, is nearly impossible to maintain contiuously (like an actor in a demanding role who is never out of character). Eventually, it'll all tumble.
Barry Westling
