[mikester]

I certainly believe it behooves any musician to learn about music before they try to pick up an instrument.

My Wife was just telling about the on-going saga of her coworkers little brother (19). He's a lay about as well and he smokes pot. He had a job working with children in some fashion which he happened to love but because he got busted on the pot and now has to serve 90 days he's lost that job and will likely never be able to work with children again.

It's pretty sad really.

If the guitar is his salvation then help him but if it's another in a long list...

I have had some of the best times playing in a band or just with friends. It really can be good therapy.