Before reaching his twelfth birthday, he had already become an accomplished pianist, violinist and clarinettist, however he lacked any drive to pursue music as a career.
He studied as a clarinettist, but was intent on becoming a conductor.
He had no formal instruction as a clarinettist, but discovered music and worked out an instrumental technique for himself.
His grandfather was a great popular clarinettist, and his father also played very well the dulcimer.
In the early years of his career he also took some engagements as an orchestral clarinettist.
He met a violinist, a cellist and a clarinettist among his fellow prisoners.
Brymer was the orchestra's co-principal clarinettist from 1963 to 1971.
He is an amateur clarinettist who plays his music at all hours.
