It Started With a Dare
No, seriously. My buddy Jake dared me to pick the “weirdest looking instrument” in 5th grade band. The French horn won by a mile. What I didn’t expect was to actually like it.
There’s something about the horn that hooks you. Maybe it’s the warm, round tone that sits right in the middle of the orchestra. Maybe it’s the way a well-played horn can make a whole room feel something. Or maybe it’s the constant, humbling challenge of an instrument that will absolutely betray you at the worst possible moment.
Whatever it is, I’m still hooked 15+ years later.
The Community
The horn community is small enough that you eventually know everyone, and supportive enough that they actually want to help you get better. I’ve met some of my closest friends through this instrument.
Looking Forward
I don’t know exactly where the horn will take me next, but I know it’ll be somewhere interesting. Stay tuned.