Hello from the "new guy"

TropicLightning · 01-07-2008, 10:29 PM

I've taken over a 10 year break from playing the horn and want to get back into the game. So, I was surfing the net for info and found this site... So I'll just do a fast intro here and dig into the forums

Where are you from? I'm in my 50s and have been in the Los Angeles area most my life, now I'm out by San Bernardino.

How long have you been playing trumpet? I did the usual jr hs and high school stuff being in several bands in the late 60s and early 70s. In the 80s I mostly played in church...took a break in the 90s and now... I'm back!

What equipment do you play on? In the late 60s my dad was generous enough to buy me a French Besson (made in France~ not bad for a kid from the OC!) I had two rentals before that and in the 80s I picked up this sweet Blessing (Indiana) coronet that I really like the sound of. About 10 years ago I was taking lessons in Riverside and my instructor turned me onto a Burbank that I fell in love with... I was going to buy a custom made one until a turn of events found me in college (again) full time for 6 years and I stopped playing.

Anything else we should know about you? I've got a ton of questions...but the rules say I need to post them else where and I'll respect that...so...I'll see y-all in the forums!

PS: I chose the screen name TropicLightning because I was in the 25th Infantry Division in the 70s...that's their nickname...

Frank

Toobz · 01-07-2008, 10:47 PM

Welcome !
I too spent my youth in So Cal.
Never too late to start up again !

administrator · 01-08-2008, 12:29 AM

Welcome to the TM Frank. Its is great to have you here! Thanks for your service!

Firestas'1 · 01-08-2008, 03:55 PM

Welcome! You'll find a lot of good information here, there are a lot of comeback players here as well.

Richard Oliver · 01-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Frank, welcome to TM and back to the horn. I'm 50 and back at it 2 years after 25 years off. Lots of work. Lots of fun. Lots of new friends made. All very well worth it.

Vulgano Brother · 01-10-2008, 03:34 PM

Welcome to TM Frank!

01-07-2008, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
TropicLightning New Friend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	Hello from the "new guy" I've taken over a 10 year break from playing the horn and want to get back into the game. So, I was surfing the net for info and found this site... So I'll just do a fast intro here and dig into the forums Where are you from? I'm in my 50s and have been in the Los Angeles area most my life, now I'm out by San Bernardino. How long have you been playing trumpet? I did the usual jr hs and high school stuff being in several bands in the late 60s and early 70s. In the 80s I mostly played in church...took a break in the 90s and now... I'm back! What equipment do you play on? In the late 60s my dad was generous enough to buy me a French Besson (made in France~ not bad for a kid from the OC!) I had two rentals before that and in the 80s I picked up this sweet Blessing (Indiana) coronet that I really like the sound of. About 10 years ago I was taking lessons in Riverside and my instructor turned me onto a Burbank that I fell in love with... I was going to buy a custom made one until a turn of events found me in college (again) full time for 6 years and I stopped playing. Anything else we should know about you? I've got a ton of questions...but the rules say I need to post them else where and I'll respect that...so...I'll see y-all in the forums! PS: I chose the screen name TropicLightning because I was in the 25th Infantry Division in the 70s...that's their nickname... Frank Last edited by TropicLightning : 01-07-2008 at 10:51 PM.

01-07-2008, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Toobz Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Prescott Valley , AZ Posts: 549	Re: Hello from the "new guy" Welcome ! I too spent my youth in So Cal. Never too late to start up again !
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01-08-2008, 12:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
administrator Administrator Forte User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,059	Re: Hello from the "new guy" Welcome to the TM Frank. Its is great to have you here! Thanks for your service!
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01-08-2008, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Firestas'1 Piano User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Brand: Bach Posts: 369	Re: Hello from the "new guy" Welcome! You'll find a lot of good information here, there are a lot of comeback players here as well.
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01-08-2008, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,205	Re: Hello from the "new guy" Frank, welcome to TM and back to the horn. I'm 50 and back at it 2 years after 25 years off. Lots of work. Lots of fun. Lots of new friends made. All very well worth it.

01-10-2008, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 2,970	Re: Hello from the "new guy" Welcome to TM Frank!
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