I didn't go to school there, but I did do the Hampshire Specialist Music Course at Peter Symonds VIth form. I'm not sure what drew me to the bass, I think I was just musical and my head of music suggested I have a go so I borrowed the school bass over the summer break, got myself a 'Team Strings' (love it!) book and hey presto! I think someone, somewhere along the line bet money that I wouldn't be able to play it because I was too small, which made me even more determined, and here I am today, still playing! I seem to be the only one I know that didn't start on the cello (which I am glad about, it has to be said) but I guess we all find our own ways to the bass.
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