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nplotts1 · 02-20-2008, 06:08 PM

Start trying to learn standard literature now. It is in our nature as trumpet players to be egotistical, don't be, unless you really are just that good; when you get to college, you aren't as good as you think you are. If you havent started already, get private lessons. A lot of parents and student think that it is just more money you have to spend. I can tell you first hand, I wish I would have had $10/hr lessons in highschool, then I could have possibly gotten a scholarship and saved 10x's the amount, not to mention you have more respect from the other trumpet players if you come in and know how to play the right way.

02-20-2008, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
nplotts1 Fortissimo User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Brand: ZeuS, Yamaha, NYTC, Monet Posts: 2,544	Re: Advice for a Youngster Start trying to learn standard literature now. It is in our nature as trumpet players to be egotistical, don't be, unless you really are just that good; when you get to college, you aren't as good as you think you are. If you havent started already, get private lessons. A lot of parents and student think that it is just more money you have to spend. I can tell you first hand, I wish I would have had $10/hr lessons in highschool, then I could have possibly gotten a scholarship and saved 10x's the amount, not to mention you have more respect from the other trumpet players if you come in and know how to play the right way.
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