Trumpet playing

What skill would you like to learn?

I started learning pre covid, but I couldn’t afford frequent lessons. Then the pandemic happened and I stopped learning. I thought I would pick it up again, but I’d got out of touch with people.

I don’t know whether I will try again, I need to make a decision because if I don’t I will never know if I could have done it.

So I’m going to have to get my trumpet out when I’m well and see if I can make the right noises. It’s not just my mouth, but my arms need to be in better condition to be able to hold the trumpet and manipulate the valves. If I can’t I won’t be able to play it.

If like other skills it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at something, it means it’s highly unlikely that I will ever be much good. But I can try.

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4 thoughts on “Trumpet playing”

  2. I used to play a B flat trombone many moons ago and enjoyed it before life and exams got in the way. If I were you I would look to see if there are any jazz or brass bands in your area. Brass bands in particular might be keen to teach you for free.
    Playing a brass instrument is all about strengthening the muscles around your mouth, so you don’t puff your cheeks out when you play. And getting stonger and in better physical condition would be an added bonus if you start playing again.
    Good Luck.

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