I was reading the ‘Whistler’s Day Job’ post and was interested that every young whistler (under 18) was amazed that they weren’t the only one. I was wondering how many of us there are in this board and how they got into music.
Personally I am 17 and have been playing whistles for a few years, but only six months seriously. My mother was a singer in a group at a local Ren Fest, and things just spiraled from there. Right now I am playing whistles, flute, and bones in a band called Drunk and Disorderly, who got their premier at the Minnesota Rennaisance Festival.
Hey Seth,
That’s really cool that you’re in a band - does Drunk and Disorderly play Irish music? I’m 14 and have only been playing the whistle for about six months. Before that, I had never really been motivated to learn an instrument, though I’ve always loved to sing. I also play a bit of piano - though I totally stink at it. I’m also considering learning the flute. How long have you played the whistle?
I was pretty hesitant to post here because I just had my 19th birthday yesterday, so I might not be able to be categorised as a young whistler anymore. I currently play the whistle, the pipa, and working on playing the flute.
Yeah Sara, we play Irish music. mostly traditional right now, with one Flogging Molly cover, and a few originals. We just finished recording a demo actually.
TelegramSam is right, Anna, age is nothing more than a lable. It all depends on how you feel. Sometimes I feel 14, other times I feel older, and than sometimes when I make a dork of myself, I feel younger - it all depends!
LKtz,
Is Irish dance hard to learn? I’m considering learning it, though I haven’t found any classes where I live.
Peace,
Sara
“Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated.” - Train
[ This Message was edited by: Sara on 2002-03-02 16:28 ]
I too am one of those pesky teenagers…I lurk mostly around here. I’ll be 16 at the end of the month. I’ve only been playing a few months but I got interested in whistles thanks to a very awesome band (which I’m sure TelegramSam will back me up on) by the name of Jump, Little Children.
Sarah,
Yeah, Irish dance is kind of hard to learn, but it’s well worth it. Not to mention like tin whistle, it becomes life, no wait, an obsession!
I love it. In other words, it’s what gets me up in the morning. Also there are a ton of really great/cool people in it, again just like tin whistle
If you want to email me off the board (irish_dancer@mac.com) I can give you a bunch of really good links for ID. I am pretty sure there are a few ID schools in texas.
Caryn, the somewhat insane Irish dancer, turned wannabe irish musician
I currently play the whistle, the pipa, and working on playing the flute.
