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I was born on March 14, 1988 on a dark and stormy night... actually, it was chilly but clear and at 3:00 in the morning. I grew up in Indiana, PA, spent a year and a half in Altoona, PA, then returned to stay!

My primary interests in high school were music, politics, Air Force Jr. ROTC, and Boy Scouts. Hence, I like to write articles about those interests. I was also a computer nerd, but I learned to detest, not love, computers.

My current job is as a tire builder for Specialty Tires of America, which is OK for now, but I intend to quit and pursue a math teaching degree within a year or two.

I'm married to the beautiful and vivacious Ms. Shirley Stewart, and we've an offspring, the young, gorgeous, and talented 5-month-old Lizzie. They are the joys of my being!

That's a wrap. Read my articles! Love my articles! If you don't... well, I'll try to write 'em better. Take care!

Entertainment > Musical Instruments A beginner's guide to the trumpet

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So you think the trumpet had a cool sound, so much so that you've decided to play it. The problem, is, where do you start? The trumpet is not as intuitive as the piano, not at first at least, and not as common as the guitar. How do you start? First, you need a musical instrument. I highly recommend that you not buy an expensive trumpet for your first lesson. And I do suggest you take lessons; anyone from an old hand at the trumpet to a local college or even high school student can teach the basics to somebody. The best way to acquire a trumpet at first is to either borrow a friend's who qu...

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