lhsimage asked junior Zander Penney about his love for guitar.
Q: What made you want to start playing guitar?
A: When I was 7, I used to visit my Mom’s Uncle who lives in Springfield IL. He had an old, beat up fender strap and I would play with it each time I visited. One day he leaned over and told my Mom that she should put me in lessons since I was so interested. I’ve loved it since.
Q: What is the first song you were ever taught?
A: I definitely remember, Blackbird by the Beatles.
Q: What do you enjoy most about playing guitar?
A: It helps me convey emotions that I can’t verbally express.
Q: How many guitars do you own?
A: I’ve collected nine over the years. three acoustic, six electric.
Q: What is your favorite guitar that you own?
A: It’s a 1972 Jay Turser Serpent, my good friend’s uncle got it custom made with a serpent inlay. He gave it to me before I moved from Arkansas to St Louis.
