The Unlikely Rise of the Old Man Teen Sax: A New Era in Music
- Check out online communities and forums dedicated to intergenerational music collaboration.
- Look for local groups or ensembles in your area that are working on similar projects.
- Share your own experiences or stories of intergenerational collaboration on social media using relevant hashtags.
- Stop correcting. The wrong note is usually the most honest one.
- Swap horns. Let them feel the weight of your history. You feel the lightness of their potential.
- Play outside. The best duets happen where you least expect them. Parking lots. Laundromats. Bus stops in the rain.
- Listen for the feeling, not the pitch. If a teenager is playing loud, they aren't trying to annoy you. They are trying to be heard.
As the old man teen sax continues to make waves in the music world, it's exciting to think about the possibilities that lie ahead. Join the movement, and who knows? You might just become a part of something special.
Abstract
“It is old,” I said. “It’s forty years of me messing up.”