Many years ago I learned to play a Trumpet/Coronet . I started in the 6th grade and switched to the Baritone Horn in the 8th grade. I enjoyed playing music with my school band until I graduated High School. I still treasure the memories of playing formal concerts as well as being a proud member of the marching band. I sold my Coronet years ago to a fellow worker who had a son that needed it. Playing music taught me to love classical music and to not put down any music, even if it is not my cup of tea.

Do you play a musical instrument or sing ? Share your experience here . Piano ? Guitar ? Drums ? Saxophone ?

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I joined Chorus because they wouldn't let me play drums or saxophone. I had a splendid voice!!

I've had two daughters in chorus and one who is in band and just started playing clarinet.

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Played trumpet in high school. Was so mediocre at playing while marching, I ended up being drum major, where all I had to do was learn how to march in tempo backwards and in a straight line for a block or more. (Neither of which I can do anymore, by the way.)

Also played piano until early years of grad school. Great stress reliever, but never wanted to play it when anyone is around. Can't pick up tunes quick, sight read, etc.

Hope to learn someday: Electric guitar.

Wish I would have learned when younger and easier to learn: saxophone, especially tenor. In my opinion, no music would be cooler to be able to play than bop tenor.

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My sister-in -law plays religious music, and plays very well. Also some classical if called upon and she agrees to do it.
Trying to get her to play some boogie woogie or blues is a journey to nowhere. I don't really mind, but to focus on just religious or the rare classical , IMO, is just not having fun with a great skill.

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