Music plays an incredible role in our family, especially my husband's side.  It began with my father-in-law who played country music.  He even went as far as being offered a position in the touring band of Earnest Tubb, but turned it down to dedicate time to his family.

 
This is Bob in 1969 when he visited Nashville

Later on, he began playing again, this time for fun.  By that time my husband was 15 and became the drummer in his dad's band.  This band was where my husband learned to play the drums.  A year or so later, Jody formed a band of his own, this one playing more classic and punk rock.  This band was really a family affair, it consisted of Jody, his two cousins and his best friend (who is more like a brother).  The boys as they are known around here still get together once in a while, but nothing like they used to.

My husband is now continuing the music in our family, he is teaching Krista how to play the drums and the guitar.  Music is a wonderful tool that helps keep our family connected.  Oh, remember how I said it was especially on my husband's side?  I also play a little music, but mine is more classical.  I played clarinet for several years in the school band and am now teaching Sydnee to play the recorder to get her started.