Here's what William Bing has to say about his philosophy of playing and teaching:

"For any musician, the quality of sound coming from their instrument should be the most important consideration.  One can play high and loud, but if there isn't a good sound, the listener won't be interested in what the performer is playing or 'saying' on their instrument.  Also, in any register, the sound is a good indicator of the mechanics of one's playing ability.  The better the sound, the greater the ease of tone production.    How to play well should not be a great mystery.  If one takes the time to learn the fundamentals, playing any instrument can be musically satisfying to both the listener and the performer."