There is a phenomenon called a "child prodigy." Perhaps you will
see it in the form of a 7 year old Japanese girl who is already
a World Class violinist, or maybe a 10 year old Russian boy, who
has the abilities of a Concert pianist. I'm sure you've all seen
one of these at some time on TV. I however, have had the
pleasure of meeting one who does not play Vivaldi, Bach or
Mozart, I was introduced to one who plays Rat Race Choir music.
Perhaps "prodigy" is too strong a word, but "amazing" isn't.  He
picked his first guitar up at age 5, and has been playing almost
13 years. I have never come across anyone who is so enthusiastic
about our music, or anyone so adept at playing it, especially at
his age. So, I would like to tell you how I came to meet this
person, it is an interesting story.....  Way back in the late
70's, early 80's.......Rat Race Choir was playing almost every
night. And, due to the constant abuse to our instruments being
loaded and unloaded, kept in a truck during freezing winter
nights, and nor