Kid Guitars

When my son showed some interest in learning to play the drums, I was pleased to accommodate him. It came as no surprise that all he really wanted to do was back the drumheads with reckless abandon. Well, I let him get that out of his system before instilling some discipline. The only reason I became such an accomplished piano player in my own right is because of my parents’ persistence.

I like rock music as much as the next guy, but I wanted my son to get a foundation in jazz – both because the music appeals to me and because it invites creativity. In fact, the jazz trio setup highlights kids drums in a way that rock music rarely does. A typical trio consists of piano, double bass and drums. With my wife filling in on bass, we were able to create a family band. We’ll be performing “Fly Me to the Moon” at a local fundraising event, and I couldn’t be more proud.