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re: What musical instruments have you taken lessons for in your lifetime?
Posted on 1/25/24 at 8:51 am to TygerTyger
Posted on 1/25/24 at 8:51 am to TygerTyger
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But I didn't and I haven't played since then.
I would have to start from scratch to play again.
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.
Pick up your sax, dude. I'm sure through all your time in this world, you know a few people who play bass/guitar/drums... Call them up. Start a band.
I'm in a few bands now... one of which has been active (off and on) for almost 25 years. Another which has been active almost 13 years. And today these dudes are literally some of my best friends in the world. My kids have always been into sports but I've always told the other parents on our teams to not discount the idea of their kids starting a band or joining one. There's nothing in this world like being in a group of people, forced to come up with a plan. Forced to put on a good show.
Seriously. Start a band. I'll never have enough gratitude for God pointing me in that direction. It's truly wonderful.
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Posted on 1/25/24 at 8:52 am to TygerTyger
Piano - 6-12 then picked it up again after college. It was my first major purchase. Still have it although I haven't played in 10 years. It's a nice place to put my collection of nativity scenes during the holidays.
Clarinet - 9-12 grades!
Clarinet - 9-12 grades!
Posted on 1/25/24 at 8:53 am to The Mick
Skin Flute
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:02 am to TygerTyger
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The band my dad was in booked a standing gig at the Australian bar called Sheila's
What was the name of the band? We use to go see the Shieks at Sheila's.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 9:02 am
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:05 am to Hangover Haven
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What was the name of the band? We use to go see the Shieks at Sheila's.
It's been so long, and he's been in so many bands that I can't remember.
It may have been called Foxfire.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:29 am to tigerbutt
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Percussion. Played snare all through jr and high school.
My sympathies go out to any parents who had kids into drums.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:40 am to The Mick
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guitar here, 40 year beginner
Same. Been playing for 46 years and still suck. Play rhythm only, no lead.
I took lessons in school during 7th & 8th grade but just learned the basic notes and chords. Music teacher hadn’t played guitar before so he learned as he taught us. A friend gave me lessons later, which is where I learned barre chords, songs, and eventually how to play by ear.
I’m still playing 46 years later, but mostly crank out the same Metallica/Judas Priest/ACDC type ‘80s metal that I played back then. I do have a nice guitar collection that far outweighs my ability, though.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:42 am to The Mick
Trumpet from 5th grade to freshmen year.
Then learned drums, bass, guitar on my own for fun. Joined a band with a few friends in high and managed to play one gig then I quit. They wanted some awful sounding girl to be our vocalist. Didn’t like the direction of trying to be the next paramore so I bounced.
Then learned drums, bass, guitar on my own for fun. Joined a band with a few friends in high and managed to play one gig then I quit. They wanted some awful sounding girl to be our vocalist. Didn’t like the direction of trying to be the next paramore so I bounced.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:49 am to The Mick
Played saxophone for the last 35 years. Wow, I should be way better at it after all that time. 
Was "forced" to take band as a 5th grader and loved it, played in high school, played at LSU in various bands. Played in various groups around Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Gulf Coast, etc. Don't play as much anymore.
Took saxophone lessons in middle school and high school only.
Self taught tuba, but never got any good.
Playing an instrument opened doors for me and gave me opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise. Made life long friends and connections that lead to my career (non-music).
Was "forced" to take band as a 5th grader and loved it, played in high school, played at LSU in various bands. Played in various groups around Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Gulf Coast, etc. Don't play as much anymore.
Took saxophone lessons in middle school and high school only.
Self taught tuba, but never got any good.
Playing an instrument opened doors for me and gave me opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise. Made life long friends and connections that lead to my career (non-music).
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 9:51 am
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:57 am to The Mick
Piano lessons until frosh in undergrad.
Organ mixed in, and as an adult.
Guitar frosh year of high school.
Been playing weekly for 42 years.
Organ mixed in, and as an adult.
Guitar frosh year of high school.
Been playing weekly for 42 years.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:21 am to rented mule
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Phantom Regiment is one the top 5 drum corp outfits in the world, if your friend was marching with them then he was very good. Shame he ended up on the streets
I'm 99% sure it was Phantom Regiment. That's the only drum corps I can name, so it's safe to assume it's bc that's the one I watched him in. This was also back in the 2003-2006 range, so I don't know if they were that good back then. But yeah, he was an insanely talented drummer.
Yeah I hate seeing what has happened to him. Sadly, the habits all started in that drum corps. He was my closest friend all through middle and high school.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 10:28 am
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:22 am to Hangover Haven
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Was this guy from the New Orleans area? Brother Martin high school?
No. Not from New Orleans.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:27 am to The Mick
piano, yes, stuck with it
trombone, one year was enough
cello, six months was enough
vibes, lessons as an adult from Kozak in Shreveport
Kozak was a true expert with the vibes, xylophone, etc.
trombone, one year was enough
cello, six months was enough
vibes, lessons as an adult from Kozak in Shreveport
Kozak was a true expert with the vibes, xylophone, etc.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:45 am to The Mick
Classical Guitar in my teens.
Wanted to be Yngwie/Vandenberg/Rhoads/Schenker.
Wanted to be Yngwie/Vandenberg/Rhoads/Schenker.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:11 am to Hold That Tiger 10
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This was also back in the 2003-2006 range, so I don't know if they were that good back then
They were. Top 5 placements in world championships every year during that time period. I knew multiple people in the group during the late 80's early 90's.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:14 am to The Mick
I took a beginners guitar elective course in college. I had 5 core courses so the elective put me at 16 hours for the semester. It was the only course that semester I didn't make an A in
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:18 am to The Mick
Piano, tuba, trombone, baritone, clarinet, saxophone, bells, hand bells, bagpipes
In band from elementary through college
I’d like to learn the guitar - one of my sons has a ukulele
In band from elementary through college
I’d like to learn the guitar - one of my sons has a ukulele
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:30 am to The Mick
Saxophone. Started on alto, moved to tenor in junior high, played through high school. Recruited into a decent jazz band at 15 and played semi professionally until I graduated.
This post was edited on 11/28/24 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:32 am to The Mick
began playing piano in 3rd grade and took lessons until I was a Junior in HS..
Began playing Drums & Percussion in the 6th grade. Mostly self taught until I got to college as a music major. Had some lessons for a couple of years until I changed majors.
I continue to play drums & percussion to this day & I am 65 +
Began playing Drums & Percussion in the 6th grade. Mostly self taught until I got to college as a music major. Had some lessons for a couple of years until I changed majors.
I continue to play drums & percussion to this day & I am 65 +
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:43 am to rented mule
I was with the Cavaliers during the championship runs of the 2000’s.
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