Girlfriend's niece knocked over my bass and thought I was gonna be angry at her. Taught her how to play instead.

I have a Squier jazz bass I got for cheap a few years back as my learner bass. My girlfriend's sister had to go into work and dropped my girlfriend's 11 year old niece off with us at my place. Turns out her niece is very curious about musical instruments and while I was outside getting the mail she plucked a string and accidentally pulled my bass out of the stand knocking it over and adding to its scuff mark collection. Niece and bass were both fine but the poor girl thought I was going to be furious.

After my girlfriend talked her down she apologized over and over until I made it clear I wasn't angry. Just glad she wasn't hurt. Girlfriend took her out for a walk to get some air and talk to her about asking permission before touching other people's things. Once they got back I hooked it up and let her play it for a bit before her dad came to pick her up. She's already asking my girlfriend if she can bring her to my place this weekend so she can play more. I think I've hooked a new bassist folks.

Anyway just wanted to share.