I started playing bass guitar when I was 11. My father told me no when I asked if I could play bass. Since my parents were divorced I was able to talk to my Mo

I started playing bass guitar when I was 11. My father told me no when I asked if I could play bass. Since my parents were divorced I was able to talk to my Mom about it. She got me a cheap used bass. I was so happy- it felt like I was meant to be a bass player. I played it every day. Wrote songs, learned songs. Eventually I earned a B.M. and had a music career. Growing up in a family that didn’t play music, I’m not sure how I feel about pushing music lessons on my kids. No one made me do it, but no one could stop me either. I just try to have gear available for them to mess with. If they get that drive to be a musician, I’ll be there to help.