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Hi all,

There is a not-so-new forum for anyone who is a singer, songwriter, musician, music teacher, anyone involved in music in any way. When I started the forum I got some responses. Please feel free to come by and help keep it going. It's kind of lonely over there! :-(

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i looked thru the forum and didn't see anything about musical bandsters?

its probably right in front of my face and i dont' see it!

where is it? whats it called?

thanks

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MISS.SUSAN, it's in the create your own forum, under lap band social groups, or something like that. Hope that helps. It's kind of buried so you have to go past a lot of others.

Scraig114, I am a pianist and have performed solo and with groups. I love musical theater, but have played all kinds of music. I was classically trained.

I've just had my initial consult with the surgeon after fighting with my medical group for the past six months. The only reason I got the consult was because my medical group was changed, and I was approved for it within three days. Hope it's that easy to get my band Congratulations on your weight loss so far!! Cross your fingers!

Debbie

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Hello from Arkansas. I sing, play piano, organ, and,,,,,,,autoharp. I play by ear.

I too am working toward my banding. I am fairly sure it will be very soon after the first of january 09. I will be changing insurances to make this happen.

Blessings to you all

Mary

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Hi Mary,

Thanks for posting. Have you finished all your pre op testing?

Good luck, ahd hope you'll come to the musical bandster forum soon.

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Hi Serenity,

Thanks for bring this post to our attention. I will definitely check it out. I am not a musician by any means, but I love music and it has soothed me so much during this journey. Music has always been a big part of my life growing up ( My mom was an opera singer and my DAD played guitar and banjo). We always had music playing in the house and company.

I took piano lessons and quit in my 5th year. I took it up again, this is my second year taking lessions (it's hard at my age - 54), but I'm plugging away and hope to have "Greensleeves" under my best by Christmas.

Thanks again for bringing attention to that post.

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Maryrose, I grew up in a house with music, too. My father played guitar a little, but mostly he listened to music and my older sisters sang. I have one sister that played piano, but stopped, I don't know why. But she has a gorgeous singing voice.

Good for you for taking up piano lessons again. When I was a teenager I wanted to quit because I didn't like my teacher, but my father wouldn't let me, and I'm glad I stayed with it. I hope you do too. Green Sleeves by Christmas? You can do it, I know you can!

Debbie

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