Is it ever too late to learn an instrument? Not according to Billy Tobenkin who, at the relatively advanced age of 25, picked up a cello for the very first time. Some years later, and after an immense amount of hard work, he is now a professional player and teacher. He tells his story on page 36, and shares the insights he gained as a mature student when approaching what is a huge task at any age – striving to attain professional-level musicianship.
