I'm the short guy on the far right. I was in rhythm band in 4th grade, choral in 5th grade, piano lessons in 5th grade and organ lessons in 6th grade. Beginners band on trombone in 6th grade, Sousaphone in 7th grade, Church choir in 7th grade. Started playing my mom's old ukulele in 8th grade. Sousaphone through jr. high school and high school. Bought first guitar in Mexico, sophomore year. Bought an upright bass senior year and played in school band concert season band and in small jazz band. Played Sousaphone for two years in the UT Longhorn Band. Played bass and guitar in three different rock and roll bands during college (Beatles, Stones, etc) Two different folk trios playing 5-string banjo, guitar, tenor guitar and guitarrón in Kingston Trio-style group and guitar and 12-string guitar in Peter, Paul and Mary-style group. Taught beginner guitar in college years while working sales and service at Walter's Music Co. Have been in 4 different bands (Rock, C&W, & Folk) (guitar, keyboard, harp) and one polka band.