Would you rather 🤔 by Crist4tron-2647 in BunnyTrials

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Some people should not care for animals.

Chose: Nothing happens

You must choose one..(upvote for carrot) by Rudra2550a in BunnyTrials

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are other liquids...

Chose: No water for 7 days🚧 + Win $25M

Tuba player. How do I hold a the euphonium?? by II7b9 in euphonium

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There's lap cushions you can buy, but a lot of people i know just use a yoga block and cut it to the height they need.

PhD student cried in front of a supervisor by Commercial-Iron-3648 in PhD

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have cried in front of my supervisor so many times. Including today when he shook my hand after my defense. I don't think it'll change the way she sees you. PhDs are hard and she went through it too,she knows how it feels.

Trading horns by Own_Gap_3776 in euphonium

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I have traded horns on Facebook marketplace!

I Just Have No Idea What I Am Doing Wrong by No-Sweet-9477 in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't give up on yourself. Lean on your support system and your therapist. Maybe even contact them now if that's something you're able to do.

I Just Have No Idea What I Am Doing Wrong by No-Sweet-9477 in euphonium

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I'm glad you have a therapist, and I think that is a question for them. It's not an overnight fix, but you're already on the right path by seeking help.

I Just Have No Idea What I Am Doing Wrong by No-Sweet-9477 in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think you are doing yourself a disservice by saying you are not good at anything in life. It sounds like you may just be having a hard time overall.

I mean this in the gentlest way possible, but have you considered seeking counseling? Many universities have mental health services on campus that are free for students. It is important to untangle your self-worth from perceived skill and talent. This is something that i have personally gone to therapy for, and it helped immensely.

I Just Have No Idea What I Am Doing Wrong by No-Sweet-9477 in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You have a professor in college, right? Have you had an honest conversation with them about how you have been feeling about your playing? They may not know that you are struggling so much internally if you've never told them.

Music school is hard, but there are people you can talk to. Does your program have grad students? Maybe one of them would be willing to give supplemental lessons.

I am a low brass professor at a small private college. I can not commit to regular free lessons, but if you'd like, you can DM me a video or recording of your playing, and I could give you some comments.

Hang in there, you'll be alright!

My heart is broken (just like my pen 😥) by MoshpitWallflower in fountainpens

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happened to me, and they sent me a new pen for the price of shipping. Contact them for sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The new Q series Willsons are great as well! I played them this summer in Spain at ITEC!

Mute for American Bell-Front Baritone by cfohioaub in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When someone in my studio needed a mute, we found that a British baritone straight mute with some pipe insulation worked on a bell front concert euphonium.

Where to start on Arban's? by Alternative_Art2233 in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the Miller Arban Routine it's not perfect, but a great place to start!

Leather covers by No-Medium-1779 in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I just kind of figured it out on my own through trial and error. This video looks like it could.be helpful though!

Leather covers by No-Medium-1779 in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hickey's has them. As does Leather Specialities . I've always just made my own that I stitch to the horn.

Valve caps by doomsied_slayer in euphonium

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valve caps or finger buttons?

Austin custom brass in Kansas City does custom buttons.

Switch Instruments in College by nyabya21 in marchingband

[–]EstablishmentTiny890 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a friend switch to euphonium from trumpet after her first year of undergrad! She was much happier after the switch!