| Great post Toots.
I started playing less than a year ago. (at 43 years old) I had never been a part of band or choir during my school days, so reading music, playing an instrument or even learning to keep time was all a new "adventure" to me.
I use the term "adventure" because I have found playing truely that, an adventure. It's always something new, fresh and rewarding. Don't get me wrong, I am not blessed with "natural" musical abilites. It comes with strain and work but I love to play and can honestly say that I'm a "hack" when it comes to my trumpet playing.
I can't see myself playing in a band right now, but that's not my motivation. As an engineer, there are a lot of stresses at work, having two teens at home fuels the strain of life as well. I love the way a few minutes each day removes those stresses and relaxes me. It's just the enjoyment of blowing and making noise and forgetting life for just a few moments.
It was a risk that has been worth the effort for me.
Thevor |