Kid Guitars

Growing up, I was lucky to find myself in the center of a musical family. We weren’t exactly the Jackson 5 – or even the Partridge Family, for that matter – but my parents were adamant that each child should learn a musical instrument. The choice was ours as to which instrument we would specialize in, and it was an easy one for me. I wanted to be just like my idols Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. To me, the electric guitar was like some mystical object handed down from the heavens that only a select few virtuosos could truly play correctly

My musical tastes evolved as I got older, of course, but when my son displayed an interest in playing, I quickly bought him a kids electric guitar. These days we share a special bonding experience, playing classic rock standards together. In order to instill some discipline, I have my son play the rhythm parts while I handle the solos. Guitar music transports us to another place and time; for that, I will always owe the electric guitar my allegiance.