sharke
...the thing about these child prodigies is that you don't often hear of them again. Maybe they shoot their wad too soon? 

I was thinking the same thing.
 
Sometimes, they do go on to have successful careers. Orianthi comes to mind. Some others: Alison Krause, Leanne Rimes, Rick Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Wayne Newton, Joe Bonamassa, Herbie Hancock, Bernie Worrell, Steve Winwood, Jordan Rudess, and the original wunderkind, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
 
But you're right, child prodigies do seem to often flame out early. At least, musicians do. Actors, golfers and business entrepreneurs seem to do well.
 
My theory is that the best of them have multiple talents and can do other things, and they find out early on that music isn't necessarily the most financially-rewarding career track.

Thanks Bit. I also enjoyed listening to this as well as Tina S. They make it look so simple. ........can't imagine what they'll be like when they "grow up".
I like the classical scales in rock music.....been listening to Stratovarius, Michael Batio etc...

UbiquitousBubba
Thanks, Bit. I enjoyed that immensely. That lead me to discover some other videos of young shredders that help me realize just how little I bring to the planet. This one is probably well known to all of you, but was new to me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B4pZBmI_gU

 
Not bad!  But how is she in the kitchen?