I'm 17 years old, and the third oldest in my family. My two older brothers became great piano players, and I was always more into athletics than learning to play music. My parents kinda wanted me to play the piano too, so I had piano lessons for about a year, but it didnt stick. The piano wasnt my thing.
I've always liked music, so I kinda wanted the play something. I dont like Rock music or anything like that, so I ruled out the idea of learning the bass or drums. I took up the fife for a little while, because I like wind instruments, but I wasnt very good at it, and I didnt have the right learning materials.
I love Irish folk music, and I heard from someone that tin whistles are cool. So I baught two little $3.50 Megs on ebay and tried them out. I love them! They are so simple yet so great at the same time. I feel like my fingers are dancing while my mind sets the tune.
I got my oldest bro hooked on them too, and now he's even better than I am. I've been playing for about 8 months now, I think.
Now I have something I truely enjoy to do on my free time. Its great.
My favorite songs are Road to Lisdoonvarna, Boys of Bluehill, The Swallowtail jig, and Be Thou My Vision.
Anyways, thats me. Thanks for reading.
