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bixntram
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12/29/2006 | posted: 12/29/2006 at 9:37:28 PM ET
Greetings:
I'm a 62 year-old guy with a totally insane desire to pick up the horn again, which I last played at age 17. I know; it's crazy to even think about what this involves (building an emboucher), but I have a burning desire to do this. I'm musically literate, played the flute for years, but just don't like the sound of that instrument. The trumpet is calling to me.
Okay, maybe I just need to get this out of my system, but I need some feedback. I walked into a music store a couple years ago,m picked a horn, took it in the back room and was able to get a few notes, played a blues riff. I still remember all the fingerings.
What do you think? Am I out of my mind to even think about playing again? Would appreciate any responses.
Many thanks,
bixntram
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 imnidiot
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Ashley PA
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3/28/2005 | posted: 12/31/2006 at 2:31:47 PM ET
I think it's great! Go for it, and good luck.
I am a fragment of my imagination
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suzyq
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11/18/2004 | posted: 12/31/2006 at 3:22:08 PM ET
Follow your dreams - go for it. Can't think of a better way to start 2007.
Get back to us and let us know how things are going.
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 Pete
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North Coast NSW, Australia
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3/20/2005 | posted: 12/31/2006 at 4:29:35 PM ET
It's more common than you think to return to an instrument, or start a new one. Most music teachers have a lag in the age of private students from kids of 5 or 6 to age 21 or so, then other things like a career and raising a family take over- the student age range starts again in the mid 50's.
I have two students in their 60's at the moment, and one 71.
Go for it!
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boom18
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1/12/2007 | posted: 1/19/2007 at 8:51:05 PM ET
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Follow your dreams - go for it. Can't think of a better way to start 2007.
Get back to us and let us know how things are going.
who is writing this? im looking for this person!!!!! :l  XD
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