My family was not musical at all with the sole exception of my mother. She used to push us to take music lessons but with youthful rebellion and all she was unsuccessful.

Still, one of my fondest memories is lying in bed waiting for sleep and hearing her play classical pieces on the upright piano.

Now, she is very proud of what I am doing in folk music and community theater. She hasn't come to see me perform in folk but she does make a point of coming to the musicals.

And every time I screw up on the guitar or have a question about music I remember her telling me I should take music lessons.