There’s a site (from the UK) that will tell you all about the joys and woes of learning to play the oboe. Really. Of course I just might disagree with some of what they write, but it did make me nod at times and laugh at others.

At the end of the page they give you a brief overview of what they’ve said and I’m posting it here for your enjoyment:

SUMMARY

Expensive instrument

Fairly difficult to start

Quite hard to find a teacher

Excellent opportunities for group music-making

Not particularly prone to damage, repairs can be expensive

Very easy to transport

These are fairly true, aside from the “hard to find a teacher” line … I’m right here, ready and waiting to teach you! :-)
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