I was in primary school when I first heared some of my mates doing elementary folk (argentine) music, and was delighted because this was proof that musicians not only existed at the radio and TV (B&W), and playing an instru- ment was not necessarily that torture that some other little schoolmates suffered because their parents forced them to study. More delightful was the discovery that my own voice could easily be coupled to the vibrations of the guitar at my very chest. I think the guitar (plain acoustic, of course) is the best instrument to encourage a small kid to sing and play, because of this intimacy. It rides you through the right notes, vibrates at your body, helps you to feel the music. Other instruments will not have the same effect. Although the violin and cello and harp vibrate close to your body, they are not usually played as a self-accompaniment. Many years after, my main musical activity is oratorio, lied and some opera, in a choral group and ocassional solos, however I never forgot that love relationship with the guitar. Best regards - escamillo@ciudad.com.ar