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But two years ago when I was 11 years old, my dad taught me how to play the trumpet and I haven\u2019t looked back since,\u201d Willemse said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although he\u2019s still in primary school, Willemse is already convinced that when he grows up, he wants to become a professional trumpeter. \u201cI love this craft, and I know that with consistent hard work, I can become a success, and hopefully an inspiration for everyone else who wants to make a career out of their passion,\u201d the young man added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_594bf2ea\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alzanedrio Willemse\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/9016\/f2552b5f4dec4534ade16d0fa91f90ff.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/62b956c780764d9284e3b642bff1e4db.jpeg\" title=\"Alzanedrio Willemse loves playing his trumpet at church.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Alzanedrio Willemse loves playing his trumpet at church.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\">Photo: Supplied<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When he\u2019s not in school during the week, young Willemse can be found in front of different audiences with trumpet in mouth, \u201cI play at different community events, and at church most of the time. 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