Author: Nasubi77
Date: 2009-04-15 19:53
Here's how I chose clarinet:
I started piano lessons at age 5, because a cousin I looked up to took them and taught me simple tunes starting at age 4. Music, in general, has always come very naturally to me, no matter what instrument and I attribute that to my early beginning.
In 5th grade, we had to take a string course as part of the elementary school's music program. Every student had a 6 weeks session on violin, cello and guitar. I did violin first and loved it. Started taking private lessons and in 6th grade, was in the middle school orchestra. My best friend played clarinet in band, because her mom had played clarinet.
My family moved in the middle of 6th grade to a school system that did not have an orchestra program, so in 7th grade I had to pick a band instrument. I chose clarinet because of my best friend from my old school.
I'm lucky in that I have a lot of natural musical talent. I can do on sight what takes many people HOURS of practice. The downside of that is that I learned to be lazy...I never really worked hard at playing, although I maintained principal chair in every band I sat in, even in college.
[Insert long story here] I didn't finish my degree, and let the clarinet drop to the wayside for a few years. After I recovered from my "burnout" I joined a local University's symphonic band. Did that for a bit. Took another break. Then joined a community orchestra. Did that for several years. Took a break, but I always end up missing playing so much, so now I'm back in the community orchestra again.
So, from an old has-been. . .
Best of Luck to You!
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