Jerry is ready to share his music with the world. He's ten years old and already finding that performing in front of his mom's flower shop in Fairmount is fun. He's tickled that he has made a few bucks, too. I've been working with him on his guitar for only a few months, but his energy and enthusiasm is pulling him forward rapidly as his skills with his guitarwork expand. Currently he's working on a few old standards, like "Amazing Grace" and "Old Blue." (He really has a dog named "Blue.") He's also exploring more contemporary songs, like Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" and Don McLean's "American Pie." He's putting his own spin on "American Pie," as he surprised me recently by singing and playing the song on his own. He has stage presence and no fear. A good combination for someone who wants to perform, especially on the streets of Philadelphia. There are so many great songs out there to learn and share. I can't wait till he says to me one day, "Hey, listen to this song I just wrote myself." And if you're in the neighborhood and just happen to be walking by Plants, Etc. after school lets out, you just might catch a few of his tunes....You go, Jerry, and I'll try to stay out of your way.
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