Moderators dtel Posted August 22, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 22, 2014 A lot of good advice, and I know you love your daughter, but you may want a box of earplugs for the rest of the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 My younger son came to us and told us he wanted to play trumpet. We knew right off he had a passion for it, and the whole family grew with his experiences. We homeshcooled, and he soon found himself involved with the homeschool band, and ended up playing first the Chattanooga Youth Symphony. He did the same at Valparaiso U., where he studied music. All of his instruments were purchased used. Don't know where he got the inspiration to play trumpet, as the rest of the family plays guitars and keyboards. Encourage all the time and help out as much as you can. Bruce I assume the Homeschool Band consisted of more than just your son? My first experience with brass was knowing that I wanted to play trombone well before my arm was long enough to reach the end of the slide... The Homeschool Band had about twenty members. There was a beginner band and regular band. The regular band was reasonable, with brass, woodwinds and strings. Many went on to study music in college. His trumpet teacher, who helped him find his instruments, played in the Chattanooga Symphony and Huntsville (AL) Symphony. He also did studio work in Nashville, and was great for finding good to great quality instruments used. My son never needed any repairs for his. He also has an awesome flugelhorn. I agree with the above, though, that the pride of ownership carries a LOT of weight when the are starting out. Plus getting a good instrument. As a guitarist, I kniw it's really important and I'm sure it's the same for any instrument. If it's hard to play, doesn't sound right and always needs adjustment, you'll give up early. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Guys a lot of good info here, sorry its been a while since I have made it back to this thread. Tomorrow night we go to meet with the band teacher, I am thinking of renting one for the first couple of months. If she seems to stick with it and enjoy it, I will then purchase her a decent used one 200-400 range.. I don't know if thats enough but it depends what budget will allow. I will let you know what is to come in the next couple of days. Thanks again for the loads of info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I started with a used bundy in 3rd grade. Iv had conns, yamahas and others and bottom line I suggest buy a nice not dented "beginner" trumpet used and go from there...I have a cornet and trumpet now although very used and been in family for some years or id send one to you. If you go into the frenchorn section someday hollar...I have a brand new Yamaha in case. Best of luck on hunt...any will work...just go brand name with no dents 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 My trumpet days were long over by the time i ended up in military school, joined the school band and to this day do not remember what exactly it was i played, if anything ! On another note though, the first day of our band meeting, one of the upper class boys was Tommy Dorseys son, guess what he played? I had no clue who that was, then i was informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Ok here's what I ended up doing. I felt like I was set up, but I think it will work out. The school had a "meet the instrument" night at the school. Turns out there where 3 music stores there pushing their products. They all had the same deal for the most part. Rent to own, it didn't matter if I went new or used. It would have been the same price just less payments. The used ones weren't that much cheaper. My plan is to see if she sticks with it. If she does I will look for a reasonable price on a used one, then give this one back with no strings attached. The company I choose to go through is a local company here in my home town. The other reason is the trumpet they had was a Bach student model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I always wanted a trumpet designed by Dr. Seuss..... His always looked like fun to play.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I think the child is probably playing professionally by now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 There is a video on Quest on how a trumpet is manufactured and tested by a pro trumpet player. Very interesting on why they cost as much as they do. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 7 hours ago, hootriks said: I'll state the obvious. Buy the cheapest one you can find........used. In a year she may decide she hates it and never pick it up again. If she has a knack or passion for it, you'll know and can look for something a little nicer. Some school bands even have loaners. This is the second thread from 2014 that's been resurrected this week. Something in the water?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 8 hours ago, hootriks said: I'll state the obvious. Buy the cheapest one you can find........used. In a year she may decide she hates it and never pick it up again. Absolutely not... If I had started guitar with the cheapest I could find, I would have quit in a week. An instrument needs some basic quality to allow oneself glimpses of what may be possible if you put work into it. Rentals and loaners, though, are a good idea. It's interesting reading things I've written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 1 hour ago, wuzzzer said: This is the second thread from 2014 that's been resurrected this week. And by the same new member with only two posts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 I should have locked this after Boxx's last post. Not that it matters really. On 7/2/2020 at 5:46 AM, DizRotus said: I think the child is probably playing professionally by now. Pretty close, still playing and getting ready for college (whatever that looks like). She has been eyeing schools that have "band" as a class and where marching band isn't really part of it. Since the trumpet, she has picked up bass and keyboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks for the update. Best wishes to her regarding her college experience, especially during these bizarre times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted July 14, 2020 Moderators Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 7/2/2020 at 3:36 AM, hootriks said: This thread immediately made me remember my university. I was a music student. And all my free time I devoted to music. [Spam link removed by moderator, a term paper writing company? Says a lot about your ethics. You are waisting your time here with the age demographics on this forum]. But I did not play trumpet, I played the piano. So I cannot give here any reasonable suggestions, unfortunately. @hootriks I deleated your link to the term paper link. Please don't do that again. Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 He did it again and I banned him. Carl had him on post one... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 8/21/2014 at 9:31 AM, Marvel said: Don't know where he got the inspiration to play trumpet, as the rest of the family plays guitars and keyboards I can tell where the inspiration NOT to play a certain instrument comes from. When I was in Jr. High, I wanted to play drums. School was a mile away and carrying that huge case got old real quick. Told my Dad that I was quitting and he told me that if I was smart I would have chosen to play the spoons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 hours ago, BigStewMan said: I can tell where the inspiration NOT to play a certain instrument comes from. When I was in Jr. High, I wanted to play drums. School was a mile away and carrying that huge case got old real quick. Told my Dad that I was quitting and he told me that if I was smart I would have chosen to play the spoons. I thought that your thighs would turn black and blue playing spoons, especially if they were giant spoons. JJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Spoons are still percussion. There is no escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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