Kid Guitars

When I was little my parents presented me with an ultimatum: join the choir or learn an instrument. As a rather timid child, the idea of standing in front of droves of people and flexing my pipes was terrifying—naturally I opted for the latter option. For me, the decision as to what type of instrument to play was simple; I was enthralled with rock music and had always dreamed of playing the electric guitar.

Growing up in the heyday of classic rock music—as it is referred to now—I idolized axmen like Pete Townsend, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. My parents were familiar with my infatuation and satisfied my rock and roll urges by purchasing my own childrens electric guitar. Although I never achieved rock and roll stardom, playing the guitar gave me a greater appreciation for the music that I already loved.