Well, I got started with the local concert band on trumpet. There were about twice as many trumpets as needed. When I mentioned that I also was learning to play French Horn, the conductor was over joyed as she only had two of those. I got the horn out and started practicing again, starting with Week 5 of the program. I brought it in to the next rehearsal and then learned that our first concert was the following Saturday! Everyone was amazed at how well I did at that rehearsal and asked who I studied with. I told them that I had only worked on my course and this was the first time I had played the horn outside of my practice room. Their jaws hit the floor and I think there was a lot more interest in my program at that point. Now, in all honesty, I have been playing in all kinds of groups over the past 30 some years, just never on Horn. The worst thing about playing the horn is that I tend to bounce my right leg to the beat of the music. It's never been a problem on trumpet, trombone or sax, but that's bouncing the horn around now since it rests on my right leg. It's just a habit I'll have to work on breaking.
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A fun play-along series of online lessons to build strength and endurance for any brass players. The course started with Trumpet and has now added Trombone. French Horn and Baritone are in the works. This is GREAT for "Comeback Kids" like myself who quit playing for awhile or students who are just starting out.
