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It was with a slight twinge of panic that I realized that I am soon to turn the big 3-0 this labor day. I started worrying about whether I’ve accomplished anything with my life so far.
American society puts such a premium on youth. There are a number of really great young musicians and producers out there who have made me think I’ve wasted my life up to this point. That had I been more dedicated as a youngster I would be further than I am.
Even though I got a relatively late start (I only seriously starting writing music when I was 21), I’d like to think that I have a long-term strategy for being a musician. I think I will be making music for a very long time, hopefully the rest of my life. There’s such a vast field of possibilities to explore. I’m happiest when I’m learning something new about music and applying it, and honestly, I think I’ve only hit the tip of the iceberg.
As part of my committment to learning new things, I have decided to take up the cello. Last Friday I rented a decent one and I’m hopefully starting lessons soon (I already picked out a teacher; we were waiting on the cello). I have loved the sound of the cello and have wanted to take lessons forever. I know it’s going to be an uphill battle, but the sound of the cello fits in very well with what I want to do right now, which is to combine it with shoegaze, distortion and feedback. I also think learning more of the classical repetoire and applying myself is going to help me discipline myself more. We’ll see.
Oh yeah, I also have a new blog up at link . Mostly music for right now. I may cover midget porn, if there is enough demand. | |
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Roshi
Oh yeah, here was that Ethan Winer article about playing the cello as an adult I was thinking of: link
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Roshi
oxymoron said: "My only advice (hard-won, btw) is: don't try to impress the wrong people. Or any people, really, but especially the wrong people. You'll know who they are. Hot young things, careerists, flakes, opportunists, Her Majesty, cool kids (tm), nerds, fanboys, jocks etc. Keep doing what makes you happy."
That is great advice. I think this is what was wrong with my 28th year.
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tantan
I'm not impressed.
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Roshi
tantan said: "I'm not impressed."
Obviously, you're the wrong person.
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oxymoron
Roshi said: " tantan said: "I'm not impressed."
Obviously, you're the wrong person."
Bravo! My work is done here... :-)
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Highdropod
happy birthday! good post. i'm a year out from 30, and also slightly apprehensive about it.
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ricemutt
Roshi said: " ricemutt said: "good luck on that cello... i'm jealous! play some beautiful music."
Thanks! It's one of my goals to learn and play at least 2 of the 6 Bach Cello Suites."
Yes!! I play classical guitar and whenever working on something always have in the back of my mind: what is the next bach piece i'm going to play? Right on.
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tantan
Bravo! My work is done here... :-)
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mlbot
so what's it like being 30?
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Roshi
mlbot said: "so what's it like being 30?"
It mostly sucks when people ask what it's like being 30.
Otherwise, pretty much like 29.
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