In the Elfsea  area we  have a lot of up and coming bards and 
performers. Not everyone who performs Thinks of them self as a bard. 
We have two active but different  bardic gatherings. HL Eleanor does 
one which is a working on technique session. She has help many people 
improve their technique and then we have our once a month meeting at 
Tarkus'. This a mini event and is lots of fun. 

I think our education is helping individuals not stay "bad" bards. The 
nice thing about Tarkus' is we give feedback. I think the secret to 
improving individuals is Feedback.

By the way anyone in the Dallas/Ft. Worth this Friday we are having 
our gathering that day. I will send info later.
willow