Author: ptarmiganfeather
Date: 2014-01-18 19:13
Is there any hope for me, if I start playing now with a teacher? I say yes, pick up the oboe.
I know I can't become professional, but can I be good enough to be in an ensemble or smaller orchestra if I practise almost every day? Again yes, if you have the desire to learn and are willing to put in the time, go for it. Practice is so important.
I chose to learn oboe all over again in my 30's. I needed something to do. I live in the woods.
Being considered "good" at oboe is influenced heavily by the circle of friends you keep, their experience with music and your willingness to represent the oboe to the best of your ability. The oboe used to be pretty misunderstood in my personal sphere. Still misunderstood in our corner of the world. I am leaving out the local music scene on purpose, because that is a different ball of wax.
Looking back at high school I really was so terrible. I cringe at the thought! In community band, I'm ok, could be a lot better. In church? They think I'm great. But I'm not playing oboe in church to be really good. I've played in community orchestra and really enjoyed the experience, perhaps more than anyone within earshot would let on. But I put my all into every song I play in public, and that shows, since there are compliments from other musicians here and there.
As for personal perception of my oboe abilities, I have a lot to learn and could never play on a professional level. Not that that is a limiting factor for music I choose to play at home. Oboe is elite. I want to be elite at SOMETHING in my own little world, even if I will never be that great elsewhere.
So go and find a good oboe and teacher. Its worth it.
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