The instructor brought her acoustic guitar to music class today. Henry was into it immediately. None of the other kids paid much attention to it, but he marched right over and started strumming the strings while the teacher was trying to play. When class ended he made a beeline for the guitar again, so we stayed behind for a few minutes and he played it some more.
I found Henry's enthusiasm especially amusing because, as many of you know, my brother Dave is a vintage guitar fanatic. He bought his first serious guitar at age 13 with savings from his paper route and has been collecting them ever since. One of our favourite family pictures shows him at about age 2 with an acoustic guitar across his lap, playing away while I sing. Henry really reminded me of that picture today. Maybe there's a guitar fanatic gene somewhere in our family line.
Evne though I can't play, thanks to Dave and my guitar-obsessed friends Jon and Mark, I actually know a fair bit about guitars. It's this random body of knowledge I carry around with me. Anyway, when the time comes, I'll be able to advise Henry on what he should buy. Maybe Dave will sell him something out of his personal collection.
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2 comments:
Oh No, not the guitar fanatic gene.
Dave will love this news.
He really did enjoy the music class when I was there; your Grandad was great on the piano so maybe there is a connection. Better start saving for music lessons.... :)
I'm glad to hear henry is so into the music class. I remember him rocking out to raffy in august. I think it might be good to teach him a few dance moves at an early age, so he isn't such klutz on the dance floor like his pops and uncle are as adults. May I recommend the "Elaine Dance" from Seinfeld? Just stick your thumbs in the air and let the music take control.
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