Today's mission....to buy Carly a guitar.
This was no small task. We even gave ourselves the whole day to try and accomplish our mission (good thing!).
Carly and I strike out on our mission. First we go to the music store in our area, only to arrive and find it closed. Not closed as in "for lunch" but closed as in "for good". Heavy sigh, followed by, "I knew that it wasn't going to be that easy".
Carly and I head to Memphis. Not just Memphis, but Cordova, the suburb on the other side of Memphis. We stop at music shop #2. Mr. Guitar-man who was too cool to actually try and sale an 8 year old, whose mother is clueless, a guitar almost ended this mission in its tracks. Even after I tell the kid that I am not ready to invest $500 on a guitar, he still tries to convince me. I don't know if he thought I was going to give in or he just couldn't be bothered?
SO, Carly and I move further north to Bartlett. Whereas the previous guitar shop was probably more of a boutique shop and music shop #3 was probably more like a department store, it is not like I am looking for a Les Paul but rather a "starter" guitar for my 8 year old. But, in enters a VERY helpful salesman who is personable and seems like he cares that my child would like to learn to play guitar. He helps us choose the right "starter" guitar set that has all she needs to hit the ground running.
So, now Carly is the proud (and excited) owner of her very first guitar!
Lessons start next week -
let's see if she lasts long enough to graduate from the "starter" guitar.
13 comments:
Quite an event! She is so cute. Guitar is a great instrument to listen to, even during practice. :)
Hmmmmmm..
I don't know what to say except I think yall are both crazy but I am excited for her. Maybe it will lead into great things.
I can't wait to hear her play.
{at least it is better than drums!}
How exciting!!
Kim plays and I know Luci and Griffin would love to, but with soccer and gym I don't want to add something else - yet!
Oh how wonderful! I love the guitar- girls who play the guitar are so cool. My son plays the guitar & I love it. I hope she sings too...
My oldest daughter had two friends who would play duets & sing & write songs together- lovely even if they are never famous.
You are so smart not to go overboard on the first one too!
I hate pushy salespeople, of course you're not going to buy a $500 guitar... ??
How exciting!
My brother plays the guitar and I loved listening to him play as I was growing up...It brings back great memories!
Have fun learning Carly!!!
WAY better than drums! My neighbor's son plays the drums and they are one lot away and Ican still hear him when I am outside!
You are a great mom!
Good luck Carly!
Good for her! I've always wanted to learn how to play. I bet she'll love it.
She looks so happy.
I can't wait to hear how it goes.
Who knew it would be so hard to find a starter guitar!
I hope she loves it...I'm sure you'll have a few great posts about it.
Have a great day!
How fun and exciting for her!! Arent you just thrilled that she wants to learn to play some sort of musical instrument? Good for her!!
Never knew it'd be that hard to buy a guitar. A lot of driving. But she looks really happy with it!
Yeah...
This is awesome, I'm so excited for her!
My comment must have got LOST! I looking forward to hearing you and Daddy play together...Love to all.
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