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Playskool Casette Player
Even as a toddler, I was rocking out to all the best tunes. -
Inherited Waterproof Walkman
As a kid my mom let me use her bright yellow waterproof Walkman. My dad would make me mix tapes of all his favorites. -
Hit Clips
Hit clips were possibly the stupidest invention but they were also the coolest things to happen to music. -
CD/Casette Boombox
I used this boombox every day until it died. -
Portable CD Player
When my dad finally gave up his notion that CDs weren't the future, I got a portable cd player. These were terrible because any movement caused the CD to skip. -
Creative Zen Micro
My first MP3 player is still the one I regard as the best. -
iPod Nano
I was so excited to finally get an actual iPod. I had it engraved and everything. -
iPod Touch
My iPod Touch was super cool because it made me feel like I had a smartphone. -
1950s Tube Record Player
I inherited my grandma's 50's tube record player just after high school. This was the start of my vinyl obsession. I only stopped using it because the tubes finally gave out and they are really hard to find. -
Portable Crosley Turntable
My first modern record player. I use a similar version in my classroom. -
Audio Technica Turntable
My current music system allows for vinyl records as well as digital music streaming