Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Douglas Yeo · Accepted Answer

“Work hard. Most people don’t know what those words mean.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Douglas Yeo · Accepted Answer

“They waste time practicing improperly.”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Douglas Yeo · Accepted Answer

“Why are you a trombone player?
“Because it is my calling; it is integral to my being; it is the way for me to express my artistic personality; it is how I honor God with gratitude for the gifts and talents He gave me.”

Question 4

What is one thing I should have asked which I didn’t?

Douglas Yeo · Accepted Answer

“Why did you choose to play the trombone?
“Answer: I didn’t. The trombone chose me. I wanted to play trumpet, but by the time my band director got around to students whose last name began with “Y,” the trumpets were all gone. I was unceremoniously handed a trombone. Of course, I was disappointed. But I went home, put it together, played my first note and embraced it. 
“It is an example of how right at the beginning of my life in music, I took a situation that didn’t give me what I want and I turned it into something good.”

Question 5

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Douglas Yeo · Accepted Answer

“Perseverance.”

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