Hi everybody.

Big C · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:29 pm Post subject: Hi everybody.

Just happened onto this site. Wow!

I'm mostly inactive now, but will play in our local 4th of July parade. Played in school, through college, then about ten years in a community band. Once a trumpet player, always a trumpet player! My 9 yr old son is starting in the fall!

Is this the proper forum for an introductory post like this? If not, somebody give me some guidance.

Respectfully,
Big C (I'm average sized; it's a long story.)

Grits Burgh · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:07 pm Post subject:

Yes, this is the right place. Nice of you to introduce yourself. Welcome.

I didn't know the first thing about blogs or forums when I first found TH so it never occurred to me to introduce myself. In retrospect, it is just as well. I have a boring life's history and am a real hack on trumpet. I just started checking out the forum to get a few tips. Boy, did I ever get good tips. I am surprised by how much I didn't know.

My trumpet instructor is surprised by how much I still don't know, but that's another story.

One bit of caution, since I discovered TH, I have purchased a new trumpet, a new flugelhorn, an old cornet and way too many mouthpieces. You might want to make a resolution not to purchase any new hardware until you have taken lessons for a year. 10 years would be better, but once you get the bug...

Warm regards,
Grits
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CJceltics33 · Veteran Member Joined: 24 Aug 2017 Posts: 475

Welcome! TH will be a great resource for you. You’ll learn a lot about the instrument and a lot about its community. Hopefully you can help your son get off to a good start, too.

If you have any question, don’t hesitate to ask! I hope you enjoy TH.

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Turkle · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:31 am Post subject:

Welcome. Just remember - don't believe a SINGLE THING anyone on this forum posts about anything whatsoever. I'm convinced that only like 5% of regular posters even play the trumpet at all.

Cheers.
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LittleRusty · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:30 pm Post subject:

blbaumgarn · Heavyweight Member Joined: 26 Jul 2017 Posts: 705

You are right, once and always a player. You will find much valuable informaton in here. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here. Of course, all of us a a little insane when it comes to the trumpet and playing it, too. So, look out for everyone, too!! Welcome to TH
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Brad361 · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 8:14 am Post subject:

Big C · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:04 pm Post subject:

Well, some 100+ days later, I'm back with my second post here.

My 9 yr old son ended up choosing clarinet. Does anybody know if there might be some kind of support group for me?

Okay, I'm kidding. Sort of. The good news is, we can play the same music, so I am actually playing again. Next year, at our 4th of July parade, I'm gonna be rippin'! Plus, since we have a trumpet and a cornet at the house, when my 6 yr old daughter is feeling left out, guess what she picks up!

This site is awesome and y'all are great, by the way.

WxJeff · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 5:38 am Post subject:

Could be worse, he could've selected drums.... errrr.... percussion.

That's what happened with my then-14 year old. He never did school band but we provided private instruction, which led to the typical high school garage band, then acoustic stuff with friends in college and he's actually now in a Nashville-based folk rock band as the drummer.

Music was always our connect point, even through the turbulent teen / young adult years.

So, keep playing and enjoy the musical times with your kids -- they indeed are investments that pay dividends!
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ryanmuckenfuss · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:56 am Post subject:

Welcome Big C glad to have you here! My story is about the same I happened onto this forum as a student with a desperate need for advice. Once I finally took the time to register and help others TH quickly became one of my favorite forums! Have a great day!

Sincerely,
Muck
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