Off to a Good Start?

[DevilDog-2013]

Start running now and don't ever stop. When you think you are a decent runner get some bootcamp type combat boots and keep running.

Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna start running in my sister's old boots now.

[eupher61]

With all the cuts recently announced by the Navy, I doubt the Marines are far behind. Add to that the impending, if not inevitable, major cuts due to the brick wall between legislative and executive branches, and the future of military musicians isn't exactly rosy.

[Donn]

Alright then, you win this round.

Forget that contraption, which even if it is technically a motorcycle has none of the useful virtues of a motorcycle. Those who actually do this, ride medium to large motorcycles and carry small to medium, inexpensive tubas. Mine is an old Italian touring motorcycle with a spacious seat and rear rack, and the tubas in question are a couple Eb 3V top actions, one small, one large.

I won't say "forget the tuba", but agree that there's not much for someone dedicated to the tuba alone. A tuba player who has plenty of other music-related skills and talents that add up to making great music, living in the right area, has a chance to make a meager living, though hardly a guarantee.

On running ... do be careful, that stuff can be hard on joints that you'll need in years to come. Boots might not be such a bad idea, if the lack of cushioned sole keeps you running with the short, light cadence that's also typical with barefoot runners, supposed to be easier on the knees. Heavy or ill fitting boots would be trouble.

[DevilDog-2013]

I won't say "forget the tuba", but agree that there's not much for someone dedicated to the tuba alone. A tuba player who has plenty of other music-related skills and talents that add up to making great music, living in the right area, has a chance to make a meager living, though hardly a guarantee.

Tuba isn't my only instrument. I picked up quite a few others as well.

Thanks.