On 8/16/2012 1:23 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:

> Unfortunately, I never had access to an English horn and I never played
> percussion. When I moved to the oboe, the experience came as a surprise.
> I assumed it would be similar to the clarinet, but the embouchure was so
> different. Finding the heart of the double reed, and keeping it there,
> was a challenge in the beginning.

I never tried the oboe but I played clarinet through elementary school
and jr high. I played acoustic guitar for years. I nice home made one
my dad made. His hobby was wood working and he made the most amazing
acoustic guitars.
>
> I always wanted to play violin and cello, but I never got around to it.
> Every child should learn music and have access to instruments.

Isn't that the truth! My son got interested in music from a young age
and eventually went on to be lead guitarist in a band he and his friends
formed. I would have bet they'd go far. They were amazing. The
important part was that he enjoyed it.