Catching up on the guitar lessons:

He has been alternating between classical and electric for a couple of years now. After a year or so he bought the electric, but didn't even mention it to his teacher, I'm the one who did. Since this is clearly something he is motivated to learn, and his teacher is very wise (and has also played electric and opened for various bands) he suggested Dylan bring it in, and they alternate back and forth, a few weeks on one, then on the other.

Tonight he is in practicing Villa Lobos, his Etude #11. Sounds magnificent! He's come a long way. This may or may not be a easy piece to learn, but it is satisfying, to know he is at home with and enjoying a range of music, from Metallica and Segovia.

Don, my Dad would shed tears of joy, I'm sure, to know how happy Dylan is to be playing, and to be doing it on his own terms. And by extension, it was exposure to your teaching all of those years ago that led me to help him with these choices. Thank you so much!

Signed,

One Happy Mom, with one Happy Son :)