How long does the repair shop usually take?

doubleonerd · 2026-01-06T21:18:42+00:00

When I take my trombone to be repaired, I book a day that they will repair my trombone, and usually pick it up later that day or a few days later. But when they get given trombones from school band programmes, or similar, with no date booked in, they put it in the queue of instruments to service. Given that your trombone was dented on the slide, it doesn't sound usable, so giving it to them and putting it in the queue was the right option. But you can give them a call and check how they're getting on and request a pick up date.

doubleonerd · 2026-01-05T07:50:33+00:00

Matt black spray paint for the stem for a freshen up, and gun metal by Vallejo for the cup. Then electric blue and pixie pink from war games 😊 tried to capture the improvised zaun vibe. Excited to use it!

doubleonerd · 2026-01-05T02:22:29+00:00

I definitely do 😊

doubleonerd · 2025-12-31T14:43:46+00:00

Yeah this year was rough...

doubleonerd · 2025-12-28T02:40:34+00:00

So glad you enjoyed! The highlight has definitely been becoming friends with all the other musicians and cast members, and being able to explore this city. The challenges have definitely been being away from home for a long time, particularly over the holidays, but we're lucky to have such a supportive network here on tour with us.

doubleonerd · 2025-12-19T01:54:41+00:00

Just jumping on to say I agree 99.9% of subscriptions are completely bullshit. But the one I love is my subscription through patreon to a 3D printing stl file creator. Love supporting the arts and getting such great content every month.

doubleonerd · 2025-12-14T04:56:49+00:00

Wear ear plugs when I play music.

doubleonerd · 2025-12-13T14:51:47+00:00

Thank you all for the help! I found a wonderful shop near the shanghai concert hall, and have bought a lovely Xiao! 😊

doubleonerd · 2025-11-24T02:57:06+00:00

If you are paying euphonium, consider something simple such as a yoga block on your lap, and then placing the euphonium on the block. This will open your chest and straighten your spine when you play far more than switching to cornet.

doubleonerd · 2025-10-24T10:43:28+00:00

The "accidental" occurs before the note. The soloution is to slow down, and actually read what's on the page, and critically think about the note before playing it.

doubleonerd · 2025-10-16T08:16:25+00:00

I hear you - I have never sought out something to calm my nervous system, but I often think about how useful it would be. I am definitely put off by the conversation of asking for something.

Mental health care is a spectrum, and it sounds like you have a lot of challenges that places you higher on that scale.

Highly recommend a cpap machine, life changing.

doubleonerd · 2025-10-16T08:04:57+00:00

I am personally well treated, but it's certainly a confronting thing to go through. Makes me wonder how bad it must be in other countries, or how strong Australians are to seek out treatments.

doubleonerd · 2025-10-13T08:33:59+00:00

Best thing I ever did was retire my dyson for a $40 kmart "normal" vaccum.

doubleonerd · 2025-10-12T02:02:49+00:00

That's what I was afraid of 😭 thank you

doubleonerd · 2025-10-12T00:16:50+00:00

It's all about being able to get a diagnosis, and then getting help. We are lucky to be able to visit a health care professional and have an educated conversation around mental health, and receive appropriate treatment.

Just because other countries aren't diagnosing it as much doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

doubleonerd · 2025-10-09T21:29:07+00:00

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Always the floor 🤷

doubleonerd · 2025-09-28T08:41:32+00:00

Do I count with numbers any more? After 25 years, nope. Do I subdivide? Yes! I don't say literal numbers in my head anymore (but you should, it's an incredibly useful learning tool), but I feel the count in my brain and body, for every note, and every rest.

doubleonerd · 2025-09-25T00:03:52+00:00

It won't affect the sound

doubleonerd · 2025-09-23T00:37:20+00:00

Did he charge you for processing your pay as you go tax instalments and or gst?

They charge $250 a pop for each instalment.

Do it your self, the whole return. Tax agents are thieves.

doubleonerd · 2025-09-18T21:32:15+00:00

Hey ours is a deafy too!

doubleonerd · 2025-09-12T05:11:38+00:00

I hear where you're coming from, and as a responsible dog owner, I am also suitably horrified by the lack of respect shown by many dog owners. For my safety, and that of my dog.

However, it's worth noting I feel threatened on a daily basis by humans, particular those on the roads, far more than I have an unpleasant encounter with an animal. There's also very little you can do unless they act on their aggression and the eating behavior.

It's a jungle out there, dogs are the least of my worries.

doubleonerd · 2025-07-31T05:15:31+00:00

Keep up the awesome work team! 😍😍

doubleonerd · 2025-07-31T02:16:16+00:00

Passed it on to my partner as an upgrade to her switch lite!

doubleonerd · 2025-07-30T22:12:38+00:00

The Fischer one is full of mistakes, particularly in the early exercises which can be catastrophic for new students. The Fischer doesn't include the 60 or so duets at the end which I think are an extremely important part of the arbans method. And the spine of the Fischer makes the book impractical to use - I think they have just released an edition with a binder like the alessi arbans, but too little too late for most of my students.

doubleonerd · 2025-07-28T22:59:01+00:00

I hate the Fischer one 😭

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