Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2019-03-15 20:32
Thanks for reaching out for help.
You say you’re a metallurgist. When you started showing interest in this field, did your parents support your decision by giving you a piece of aluminum foil, and call it a day?
Maybe I’m growing into an old curmudgeon, but my initial advice would be to dispose of all three of the instruments you currently have. There is a whole lot of garbage flooding the market these days, and you already own two of them, plus you have an old soldier yearning to become a table-lamp.
Years back, the market was less confusing. In 1960 my mother arranged through the school band director (I was five years old) for a new instrument. I received a new Bundy. Nothing world-shaking, but a solid, in-tune, well built Bundy. She arranged weekly lessons, and both my parents kept in communication with my band director, to address any needs. I think that new Bundy cost my folks $80. That would probably be close to $650 today. That would put you in reach of a great Vito, or very good Yamaha student model instrument.
Important, as well, are the accessories, reeds & mouthpieces. Here, a private teacher is critical, or you could be on a stormy sea in a dinghy with no oars. I know how I aim my students, but each has an individual pathway.
Also important is to become great friends with a trustworthy instrument tech. Easy to find - contact any exerienced woodwind player in your area, of adult age, and ask them!
I’m glad, once again, that you have reached out for help.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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