For some time I've been itching to learn to play an instrument. I played percussion instruments and the flute in school, and have been known to pick up our ukuleles once in a while. Doug will learn the girls' favorite songs on his guitar and we'll sing along, so there's really no need for me to pick it up. But lately I've become infatuated with the bass or the drums. When the Black Friday advert came around for The Guitar Center, I thought it might be time to check it out.
Despite the incredible amount of noise in there, I managed to fool around a bit on a bass with the assistance of a salesperson (Thanks, Matt!). After hearing him play "I Want You Back" by The Jackson Five, I was giddy to learn more. But eager to make an informed decision, I hit the drum section as well.
It's definitely gratifying to hit something hard without causing much damage. They even had a tiny-sized drum kit that Phoebe just dove into. We were all amazed by her, especially another customer who snatched up a kit for his niece, who is about the same age.
After experimenting - and going partially deaf - I decided on the bass. They had a pretty awesome beginner's kit which included the bass, an amp, headphones, cords, a strap and an instructional DVD. Pretty cool!
It's barely been 24 hours and I've already had a mini lesson from Doug's cousin, Larry. He showed me "So Lonely" by The Police and "Louie Louie." I feel like kids playing squeaky violins, but it's amazing! It's almost therapeutic to sit there and play the same notes over and over, just getting the feel of the instrument. I'm hooked!
