Every summer, 20-something musicians head off to courses around the world to hone their skills and have a lot of fun. Why aren’t these opportunities available to us oldies? There’s not much I envy young people today, especially those who have chosen music as their life’s work. It’s a tough existence, demanding resilience and drive, and more self-criticism and consistency than most civilians can muster. There’s just one thing, and I always feel the pinprick at this time of yea