Summertime means lawn parties, picnics and other outdoor events for musicians. If you are able to play a musical instrument in public this is your time to break out with your best songs. This is when you bring it on, step up to the plate and show the world what you can do - as long as you prepared. Rehearse ahead of time with young children and adult friends before volunteering to play solo at local bar restaurants and senior centers. You'll have the time of your life and leave the audience with fun-loving lifelong memories.

For listeners: That was a duet with a toddler on my front lawn. Song: Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Thank you for listening and/or watching.