My kid can JAM!

[Wizard Mentor]

Here he is:
My 12 year old starts singing about 50 secs. He wrote, composed, and performed the song. He was the local headliner for the "Young Americans" concert. The Young Americans came to town and helped teach the local kids how to sing and dance - it was great.

No great shakes, I'm just a proud dad, who wanted to share this.

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[BenDavis503]

That is awesome man!!!! Very very cool!

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Props to your son!

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Very nice!

But please don't post his baby pictures.

 

[jlprk]

My kid can jam, too. He can just barely get his hands over the rim. I was practicing dunks with him a couple of weeks ago.

 

[BenDavis503]

My kid can jam, too. He can just barely get his hands over the rim. I was practicing dunks with him a couple of weeks ago.

So funny. So, so funny.

 

[jlprk]

Wasn't trying to be funny, but I'm glad you're so easily amused. If I actually ever say anything funny, I'll try to make sure you're there.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

thanks for the kind comments

 

[bluefrog]

That's awesome. I would have been a nervous wreck, playing front of a crowd, and that spot light on me!

 

[Natebishop3]

My kid can jam, too. He can just barely get his hands over the rim. I was practicing dunks with him a couple of weeks ago.

Sadly, this is kind of what I was hoping for too.......

 

[bodyman5001]

Awesome, his voice isn't spectacular but one thing the Brady Bunch taught me is that have a killer singing voice at age 12 isn't a good thing. At age 13 or 14 it is going to be WAY different.

Good for him.

 

[maxiep]

That was quite good. I was especially impressed with his guitar playing. I've played guitar since the age of five and I can tell you he'll get leaps and bounds better in the next 4-6 years, which means he'll be incredible if he keeps at it.

Thanks for posting it; you should be proud.

 

[MARIS61]

He's got some chops, get him a decent electric.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Awesome, his voice isn't spectacular but one thing the Brady Bunch taught me is that have a killer singing voice at age 12 isn't a good thing. At age 13 or 14 it is going to be WAY different.

Good for him.

Thanks for the comment, it's really good news. This is the first time he's sang in public and felt comfortable about it. It wouldn't have happened without the support of the Young Americans - they make everyone who participates sing.

Yes, his voice should change and mature with time and practice.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

He's got some chops, get him a decent electric.

So shall it be written, so shall it be done. He just turned 13 in January, and I bought
him an Ibanez STM1 Iceman (same pickups as the Ibanez Steve Vai signature JEM7V):

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[julius]

why did I just NOW see this thread?

 

[MickZagger]

So shall it be written, so shall it be done. He just turned 13 in January, and I bought
him an Ibanez STM1 Iceman (same pickups as the Ibanez Steve Vai signature JEM7V):

Buy him a Spalding.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Buy him a Spalding.

A bit late for that, mate.

 

[drexlersdad]

he is really good for his age i must say.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

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[MrJayremmie]

Nice, man. You must be proud.

 

[The Professional Fan]

He has a gift, no doubt about it. Very impressive.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

he is really good for his age i must say.

Nice, man. You must be proud.

He has a gift, no doubt about it. Very impressive.

I appreciate the comments, and yes, I am very proud. He is a very good kid who places an emphasis on good form and playing in time.

His big problem is that he really can't stand to be around cigarette smoke or too close to people who have smoked Maybe he'll grow out of it I'll worry about it much later.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I appreciate the comments, and yes, I am very proud. He is a very good kid who places an emphasis on good form and playing in time.

His big problem is that he really can't stand to be around cigarette smoke or too close to people who have smoked Maybe he'll grow out of it I'll worry about it much later.

That sort of reminds of when my friend got "punished" a few years back.

His dad found his almost full packet of cigarettes in his jacket. He made him sit down and smoke every single cigarette in the pack. He hasn't smoked since.

 

[DP]

Very nice. Congrats to your son.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

That was very cool.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

That was quite good. I was especially impressed with his guitar playing. I've played guitar since the age of five and I can tell you he'll get leaps and bounds better in the next 4-6 years, which means he'll be incredible if he keeps at it.

Thanks for posting it; you should be proud.

2 years later, he's now 14 and starting his second year of college music theory courses (3.97 gpa). He wants to become the best guitar player in the world. Here's 3 very short videos for your lockout hangover:

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[3RA1N1AC]

just wow, if he doesnt stop he is going to be amazing, dont let him stop!

 

[DaRizzle]

screw your kid and his awesome sweep picking (while I smash my guitar vowing to never play again)

 

[tlongII]

See if you can get him to meet Dan Balmer if you haven't already.