Narrator's Musical Journey and Influences

The speaker shares their journey into music, starting with family influences and early exposure to music in the 1950s. They describe joining a school music program, learning clarinet, and being inspired by friends to play guitar. Eventually, they chose to pursue guitar over a childhood dream of racing, leading to a lifelong passion for music and social connections through bands.

What was the first musical influence the narrator experienced?

• Watching The Mickey Mouse Club

• Listening to the radio

• His parents playing instruments

• Attending live concerts

Which instrument did the narrator first learn to play in school?

• Drums

• Piano

• Clarinet

• Guitar

How did the narrator feel about his music teacher's strict methods?

• He ignored them

• He found them inspiring

• He thought they were too lenient

• He found them harsh but beneficial

What sparked the narrator's interest in guitars?

• A friend's guitar playing

• A family member's influence

• A famous guitarist's concert

• A music class in school

At what age did the narrator receive his first guitar?

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

• 14 years old

• 16 years old

What was the narrator's initial career interest before choosing music?

• Becoming a pilot

• Becoming a chef

• Becoming a race car driver

• Becoming a scientist

How did the narrator's mother react to his decision to pursue music?

• She was excited and relieved

• She was disappointed

• She was angry

• She was indifferent

What was the immediate result of owning an electric guitar for the narrator?

• He began composing music

• He automatically joined a band

• He joined a music school

• He started taking lessons

What role did music play in the narrator's social life?

• It was a family tradition

• It was a professional pursuit only

• It was a central part

• It was a minor hobby

What was the narrator's first band experience like?

• They recorded an album

• They played at weekend parties

• They performed at school events

• They played at local clubs