Learning to play a musical instrument requires learning at least three distinct languages. One day in sixth grade I was informed by the band director that I would henceforth be playing a tuba. (Later ...

There comes a time in every tuba player’s education when they want their very own tuba. You can get by renting from your teacher, school, or music school, but eventually, it’s time to buy a tuba so ...

Being lifted up by my hips, Dirty Dancing style, in the middle of the dance floor to “I’ve had the time of my life.” Don’t worry, I was wearing my “good” undies. Was a back-up dancer on the last night ...