Hey Media, I'm rather new here and read you're post about being a trumpet player and the moment with the beach ball. This post rang home with me not that i'm a trumpet player but I always wanted to learn. I played drums professionally since 16 and am glad that I got to play with a lot of my heroes here in LA. Ras 1 from Long Beach Dub Allstars, HR from Bad Brains, Suicidal Tendencies, and Les Claypool's Fancy Band. My sister on the other hand is a master trumpet player who works at Disney and countless bands at sourrounding colleges. When my breathing first started to go down I got the idea that I would learn trumpet to strengthen my diaphragm. What a horrible losing battle that wound up being. So in a very real way I feel your frustration. I stopped playing drums in august when it became too frustrating with my right arm not working. Sometimes it's better to quit while you are ahead. Positive vibes coming your way today. Peace