I don't know if I have successfully mentored anyone, musically, but whenever I find myself in close proximity with any young people while my accordion is with me, I always try to find an opportunity to let the young ones have the experience of wearing and making some sounds on the accordion. My feeling is that one of the biggest reasons the accordion is not a more commonly played instrument is simply lack of opportunity for people to try one out. Most young people I encounter who do get this opportunity tell me they think the accordion is a very cool instrument.

That, and also I like to spread my addiction around.

Having said all of that, I did and do try to expose my son to as many diferent kinds of music as possible. And now that he is all grown up, he is returning the favor by introducing me to music that I have not ever heard before.