Author: Shelley
Date: 2005-12-09 17:14
Absolutely!
As I have started to get older (not yet 30, however) I have come to the realization that I will not be able to play the oboe at the level I was at even five years ago for much longer. Physically, it hurts. And no, it's not something you can leave sitting in a corner and pick it up and play whenever.
I've played in many amateur groups and always, without exception, the older the player is, the worse they sound. You can always tell that at some point in their life they sounded pretty good, but as age progesses and practice declines their tone withers away. Not to mention the lack of a good supply of reeds.
So as a result, I've decided that I'm going to take up a string instrument. Probably a viola, as I can haul that around pretty well and people always need violas. I just hope I can "catch up" quickly.
Cheers!
Cincinnati, OH
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