[Trombone-l] Thoughts for a restart in mid-life.

[BJMCHAFFIE@aol.com]

Never too late in life.  Go for it./
 
beldon wade
 
 
In a message dated 7/18/2007 8:02:15 PM US Eastern Standard Time, 
conductorjonz at sbcglobal.net writes:

I haven't played trombone in 15 years or so and never really learned
properly to begin with.  I taught myself every bad habit in the world.al by
myself!



Having laid off the horn for 15 years, I began staring longingly at my old
King 2B (Which never left its stand in my office.) and thinking about
playing again.but the proper way this time.  I have been reading the e-mails
on the list with great interest, and have a great respect for those on this
list, many of whom I have admired over the years.  So now that I've gotten
nerve to ask.am I nuts to do this and spend this kind of money at 39 years
old.  Is it mid-life crisis early?



I had my old 1938 King 2B overhauled and love it more than ever.  A
wonderful instrument!!  I bought a new King 3B since that is what I played
before for jazz, and recently acquired a 1940's Olds Recording with a slide
and valve section.  I just started lessons with an instructor, but still
have doubts that I have lost my mind.  I thought learning to read this time
might be helpful.



My wife is supportive.so far.  She hasn't said a thing about vacationing
with our new "child in the black leatherette case."  She continues to
encourage me.  However I still think it may be a bit late in life for such
things.  I've also had some profession musician friend who have given advice
and been kind enough to answer questions as needed.



While I'll never be the next Alex Iles, or Dick Nash, I would be happy to
help by playing music for the Salvation Army band or some local bands.  I
don't have any delusions of being a "professional", but rather just want to
challenge myself and keep my "gray matter" working before I get too feeble.
(HA!)



Your thoughts would be appreciated.  I'd also be curious to have any
feedback on playing valve trombone since I've rather enjoyed practicing both
slide and valve horns.



Thanks!



Greg Jones

Toledo, Ohio

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