Author: GoodWinds ★2017
Date: 2011-08-07 20:44
dear FRIENDS!!
what a lovely way to start a thread!
yes, you are surrounded by accomplished, competent players who have 'other lives' earning their living in other dimensions than music...
I have played since Middle School and could probably have pursued a career in music... if I practiced enough. But I went another route (nursing, teaching, overseas work) and NEVER regretted being 'only' an amateur.
I DON'T practice as much as I 'should';
I make great reeds but not as consistently as I'd like;
I have a beautiful sound but usually have to 'work' a bit to produce it (due to lack of practicing, I'm sure);
I had a GREAT teacher but wished I'd studied with him longer (tragic, sudden death cut things short).
I REALLY like playing in ensemble, I'll play principal by default but enjoy supporting a player who is better than myself.
I play in community theater groups, community symphonies, and the occasionally 'sub' job for a true professional.
I have and can teach beginners to get them on the right foot, but I'll hand them off to more seasoned oboists as soon as I'm out of my league.
I LOVE to mentor/coach in the youth symphony world.
YES< you CAN be an amateur and an accomplished, appreciated player.
GoodWinds
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