Her First Set
Karen was able to persuade her parents into buying her a Ludwig drum kit for $300. Interestingly, a friend called Frankie Chavez was a major influence in her decision to learn how to play the instrument. She might have been curious about the drums, but she was also a quick learner. In fact, she was able to master difficult time signatures like the 5/4 in ‘Take Five’ by Dave Brubeck in no time at all.

Her First Set