9-years-old Taj Farrant playing a 1968 Gibson SG-3 Melody Maker at Norman's Rare Guitars

[@RickRose]

This little guy is so cool. Good kid, good parents...all the best.

[@dans9228]

My opinion, 1 in a billion are born with this type of gift. Congratulations.

[@Captain-Nostromo]

Nine years old and sponsored by Gibson that is rad 😎

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Right on! Im a bit jelly,lol!!

[@b2therizzle917]

winning at life

[@maxprivate3805]

When I was 9 not even Fisher Price would sponsor me.

[@spenceroni1738]

Strange hair

[@Captain-Nostromo]

@@maxprivate3805 lol 😀

[@maverickdallas1004]

I was 9 years old at the time that guitar was built. All I did back then was get the daylights knocked out of me regularly and brace myself for the next round! I somehow managed to squeeze out some kind of musical career anyway, and I could only imagine where I would be if I had the right backing and support. You've got a gift and a chance of a lifetime...savor it, appreciate it and never forget your roots. Always hold dear those who brought your dreams to reality. Many would squander them foolishly. Please guard them as something sacred!

[@donnaparrish7638]

Gibson as a sponsor at nine years old! You’ve been blessed kiddo! Fantastic!

[@PaulRhodes420]

Like a fine Wine, just got better with age and will blow your mind!! Love this dude!! 🤘😝🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@DDFreeman]

He is one with the music. 🥰

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

This guy was a hell of a guitar player in his last life, and now he is just beyond awesome.

[@DDFreeman]

TAJ = TAK / TERRY ALAN KATH. ALSO BOTH HAVE "ART" IN THEIR NAME! AND HE STILL LOVES TO JOKE AROUND!

[@idawilliams3528]

First time I heard him on Gibson guitar I put him as my Instagram storyTaj is so fabulous that kid was born with music in his soul He is a diamond

[@skraegorn7317]

All these years of practice, and a third grader is still better than me.

[@CesarGonzalez-bq4sr]

Lol!! Me too!!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Lol!! I know, right!!

[@steveheron8622]

Ditto

[@moparracer76]

100% why i gave up on guitar lol

[@racheltaylor6578]

I feel like that too.Ive been playing thirty years and I’m still crap. Compared to this kid.

[@peterhattander7665]

This little fella is a local Central Coast lad. I've seen him many times as a guest spot with our local bands. The kid is unbelievable for his years. A big star of the future. I know his grandfather, who is a great influence on him and a great bloke

[@al4904]

Please pass on my amazement at his talent and best wishes for the future which I'm sure will lead to me buying tix to see him playing on his first international tour.

[@1motomanic]

A little over 2 years experience this kid is a guitar prodigy, this young man will be a house hold name in the future.

[@I-Dont-Know-Nothin]

Now he's 10 and writing his own music!ha kzbin.info/www/bejne/eovHiK2NmtygY9E&lc=z22pctszjzfuuz2ph04t1aokggi3lszbv1w1mscpv1rmrk0h00410

[@yoshuaposhua25]

I’ve been playing for close to 6 years and he’s still probably better than me. I’ve only written 2 songs and they’re pretty bad😂

[@yoshuaposhua25]

Crap I just watched one of his covers and he’s wayyy better than me

[@I-Dont-Know-Nothin]

@@yoshuaposhua25 I've been playing over 25 years and he is better than me.

[@BrettMcleod]

@@I-Dont-Know-Nothin also just shared the stage with Carlos Santana the house of blues kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJvToWp7drVgf6s & Rob Thomas preforming smooth (icc arena Sydney) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-0o3uYlLOcgdU

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Taj..... Thank you so much for this wonderful thing you do!

[@dennisgreen7489]

The little genius just love this GUY sure he will go on to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@MB-yw3pv]

Finally a kid who just doesn't run through scales and shred non stop, way to go young fella!

[@jonlennon3348]

Keep up the great work young man. I love it when kids get excited about music. God Bless this youngster.

[@Darkaxelgaming-tt7ip]

This 9-year-old has some wildly crazy talents right there

[@lindakaymills8746]

Taj Farrant is now 11 and has had his own YT channel for awhile. Here's a link to a recent video I've been playing every day. He just gets better and better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3itnpSmj8RpgJI

[@carolross9993]

Driven you are up to be the best, I love the music you’re amazing. Keep playing Taj

[@quickdeuce]

Ohhh Myyyy Gawd!! We'll be hearing from Taj for a very long time!

[@kengabrielson6880]

How do people dis a 9year old that has so much potential at least he does not have a game boy in his face 247 keep rocking Taj I love your commitment

[@MARYBLEUZ]

I am amazed! Been watching vids this morning. Taj is going to rock the world. Best of luck always

[@zankyalbo2208]

Taj ..... you are the real deal, mate ..... Rock the World

[@Oosh-Xbox]

You made a grown man cry with joy ..... well done chap

[@ahjeezrick]

I’m 10 years older than him and he’s inspired me to give guitar another try. Amazing

[@jeffelm8033]

I get depressed when I watch this kid, I've been playing longer than he's been alive and he's already better than me.... DAMNIT!!!! oh well I still enjoy playing

[@kevinculpepper1310]

It seems like some deceased rock star takes over some people.

[@terrylusk9879]

Wow brother don't stop you're just starting awesome work

[@pooperscooper9176]

That’s just fantastic! Only just stumbled across this miraculous young man.

[@MattyK-USA]

Taj!!! Good on ya mate, you go on doing what you're doing. The world's your oyster, all you need to do is keep on with practicing and it will all be there for you. Great to see!

[@dougalexander7204]

Stay awesome little man with a ginormous soul sound.

[@deadlegs187]

What a laid back style. So cool

[@MrDustinclement]

He’s like the kid in the skatepark that I was wanted to throw my board at because they were so much better than me and half my age lol. Good stuff brother! Gibson and Shure sponsorship, that’s so cool man!

[@bullhunter45]

Great job there Taj!! So happy for you. You are amazing and one of the upcoming guitar heroes. Stick in there and keep showing us how to do it!!

[@guitarocd9984]

Apparently Gibson has a long-range plan. Sharp-looking Melody maker.

[@philg6757]

Great work Taj,great feel as well brother.

[@tomooms1167]

It's a good point you guys make that as long as kids pick up a guitar and bother to get even GOOD at it, music is not dead. There is hope for future generations. (Goes to watch Taj play SRV on recommendations) Thanks.

[@sixty2jeff]

I’m gonna call my Son and say I’m sorry for not being a better dad.

[@guitarocd9984]

Looool we can all be better.

[@aweiss1215]

I wish my dad would apologize for beating the hell out of me from 10-15.

[@guitarocd9984]

Well I'm glad I didn't do anything like that. I couldn't live with myself. I have enough guilt.

[@Ibaneddie76]

Hahahahaha seriously we suck.

[@terrylusk9879]

Started playing when I was 10 and my parents would say can you play a song all the way through though laughing out loud

[@ianfisher5316]

Great work Taj. Stay at it mate!

[@jerrydoyle4627]

This kid is ABSOLUTELY amazing !!!

[@martynjames5963]

He just added value to that guitar !

[@barbaratatton3855]

Taj just released his first single ... Congratulations 😊

[@g4joe]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2a4YmOlr7Nqpbc Taj Farrant improv track

[@Guardducks]

Taj Farrant , new host of guitar of the day . Killer playing the young man. 😎

[@guitarlusteuphoria4507]

When I was 9 I was learning how to discreetly eat my boogers. Nice job, lad.

[@guitarlusteuphoria4507]

@@dadasha WTF? Why the fucking hostility, asshole?

[@huonsmith]

Dadasha weirdo

[@jimmygubbins]

Same, and i still didn’t perfect is 😂

[@danielmconnolly7]

I quit cold turkey when I was 7...

[@MarcosJ-mq4lk]

Im still on that one...

[@shannonhughes4787]

A new era! I would love to see him pay respects to the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix!

[@justhello1]

He already is by being exactly who he is and doing exactly what he does ✌ ❤ 🎸

[@fredriksvard2603]

Shannon Hughes or maybe do new stuff rather than staying in the past

[@doublejake.4846]

Some people are natural athletes, some are academics and some are gifted musically. Parents should support their kids in what ever path they choose. This young mans parents should be so proud.

[@deanmary1969]

Taj keep being your own little man !!!...,Gibson as a Sponsor great work little Man go your own route take it... when most of us ol folks are learning from you ...Great Job on that Vintage Gibson ...Your Absolutely Amazingly sooo Much Talent in such a fine young msn !!!! ... Goodness Grace Happiness and Continued Success Taj .ol man way down in TX ...jd

[@rickbullock4331]

At that age my Dad finally trusted me to put the needle on a record. That was a real accomplishment in our house.😳😬 I also learned how to spell IQ.👍👍

[@crustycobs2669]

Holy Moly, unreal talent

[@dmac-333]

STRAYA!!! cool stuff Taj

[@John-xg2vj]

So this takes me back to the late 80s, early 90s. I walk into Big Apple Music in New Hartford NY and this 12 year old kid is tearing up a Fender on a little Gorilla amp. The owner Mark comes over and says "What do you think?" Picking my jaw off the ground I respond "I'm not in that league." My introduction to Joe Bonamassa.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Taj... the Savior of guitar within his generation! If not for him... Rap or Pop... would Die!!!

[@Stephen-zq2wf]

Down Under is No Longer Down Under .. Sweet

[@The51wayz]

Wow look out for this Gent Outstanding I love his sound His fretwork on that guitar blew me away . Keep it up young man . Australia’s youth has some amazing guitarist coming up and this guy can play . Wow ! cgeo51

[@mr.friendly1256]

Kid sounds awesome

[@bakstabbath]

Wow! Impressive playing!

[@AllenGoodman]

Great job,congrats on the Gibson sponsorship ! 😎

[@zoniegriffin743]

Love this kid, I'm out on my deck, drinking whiskey with tears in my eyes watching a wonderful talent. He is such a gift to all the world, thank you kid you made my day.💖💖💖💖💖

[@wesleyAlan9179]

This kid knows.... Keep on rockin' little Dude!

[@diamondlil597]

Greetings to Magic fingers Taj.....stay kind 🤗

[@bluescanfly1981]

Australia - Tommy Emmanuel playing gigs at 6 , Taj at 9 amazing

[@depretorevincenzo6617]

Rock on Taj!

[@stephenwade2069]

Bright future for this little guy; great stuff!!

[@xsitied2708]

he’s so brilliant

[@niptodstan]

His vibrato is bang on. He's going to be good.

[@theouterlimits7788]

Its all about passion and talent.

[@jorgeloureiro7078]

Great guitar, great kid, great house.

[@wendycates8752]

AS ALWAYSYOU ROCKTAJ!!!!!!!! Shine On!!!!!

[@pawznplay2772]

Wish I was a little closer to you all. I want an autograph Taj Farrant ! ❤😊

[@harrylime5147]

kids like this are the reason I would never embarrass myself by trying out a new guitar or amplifier in a music store on a Saturday

[@santidb6106]

Does someone now if the song he plays 2:05 exists or is just an improvisation?

[@BK-fg7is]

Sounds a lot like Fuel's "Innocent" from the "Something Like Human" album

[@robertbennett8361]

Awesome Taj

[@70stunes71]

Love the blues i play it a lot but not like this when i was 9 lol . Keep at it lil man !!! Great tunes 😀

[@kevinworley391]

WOW! THIS KID IS UNREAL

[@sgjarrod8491]

Give ur kids guitars, not video games

[@queso5566]

I totally agree with you!!

[@mobettabud30]

Exactly right! :-)

[@poodlenme]

Yep

[@ajdhjaoakdn2ndgoogleaccoun929]

Why not both

[@francokoren9582]

im sure they'll have more fun if u give them both

[@chanceishikawa1699]

Guitar skills, supreme sweatshirt, Gibson sponsorship. Kids going places.

[@suzanneracine3544]

so cute and talented. He will go very far

[@copflyer6569]

That young man has a great future ahead of him.

[@gj5250]

Wow only 9 years old great job Taj. On a different note is Norm going to bid on the black strat from D.G. collection.

[@rzella8022]

Way ta go Taj; love your great sound!

[@davidkastin4240]

Great playing. Love this Melody Maker with 3 pickups. Didn't know about it. He'll be a professional guitarist by the time he's in his early 20's. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice Practice Practice 😀

[@donaldholman9070]

Sounds good

[@kathrynclayton1953]

When I was 9,I couldn't spell Gibson .LOL.

[@rado5713]

unbelievable

[@baronvonteuchter1412]

This kid is rockin!

[@verver6]

Really good

[@forrallofusplenty4342]

Wonderful

[@wiplala59]

taj and i have 1 thing in common......i rock my right leg too. way to go taj, you truely are gifted with the best friend maker in life.

[@P0GFLIPPER]

What a dude!!!... ♥

[@alistairewen9558]

Take care of this wee maestro. He's very young.

[@nokomisjeff]

I wonder if this kid is related to Yuri Farrant, a noted director and producer of surf flicks in the 70's.He's pretty good.

[@slavisanestor772]

Splendid

[@nateklug5933]

Badass little kid watch his insta and his KZbin he’s great at playing and earned that sponsorship through and through

[@jongolden6330]

His parents must be the coolest enablers ever. Good luck dude. Cool

[@TheRicokilla]

Some people are just born for it

[@adammccardle8741]

Hell yea this kids going to be big already signing deals keep rockin

[@chrismillington6839]

Wow !!!

[@ThisIsDavesGarage]

this kid should be giving ME lessons. great job!

[@lindacaldwell6251]

Love this guy!!!!

[@derael61]

Taj is the Man!

[@SpiritOfRadio1988]

Where is Bonamasa to support this kid?

[@tubbers20]

Could hear some Clapton/Cream in there. Tear 'em up, kid. :-)

[@ClownWhisper]

I had that exact guitar that I bought in the 70s at a pawn shop for $100 it was a find of a lifetime