The "old hippie" attitude has surfaced again, and I need your help.
Recently, I started picking up breakfast tabs for single diners in the morning.
A little gesture. Someone did it for me one day, and I was so pleasantly surprised!
Once a month, I want to give a promising young musician $100.00 to spend on lessons, an effects pedal, a capacitor job on a tube amplifier...new heads on several drums....strings, a fretboard replacement...a microphone....whatever! You can do any of the above things and lots more for $100.00.
I awarded the first $100.00 today, and want to do another in March (this month) and every month thereafter.
If you know of a deserving kid (age...your call...family members NOT EXCLUDED), just send me a private email (see my profile)telling me who the youngster is (names not necessary) and why they deserve this little recognition.
I'll make the selection, then contact you. I would like to send you either a check you would cash and present to the youngster, or a gift card...the choice is up to you (age will probably be a factor in your choice).
All I will ask is that you tell the person that you have a friend who was talking about how important talented youngsters are to the future of music and who asked if you knew anyone who would appreciate a little recognition. I'd count on you to clear things with parents and get the prize to the winner. I'd prefer anonymity, other than a reference to our relationship and desire to do something together.
I'll keep all names on file and add them to a short list I have started. I plan to do this each month for the foreseeable future. At best, I'll alternate months; one from my list and one from the "zone" list.
I remember that saving for a new set of strings was a major deal when I was growing up. I carried a guitar in a cloth sack because I didn't have a case. An "old hippie" (like me, now)gave me an old Gibson; a major event that paved the way for a lifetime involvement and appreciation of this wonderful art form.
Point is, this is a simple little gesture that could further encourage a promising youngster.
And we'll ALL be better off for the effort.
In appreciation.
Russ
P.S. I still have that old guitar and use it with great appreciation and fondness.
Edited by captain Russ (03/03/15 05:02 PM)
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