Born to a poor family, the Majaws could not afford a guitar or a radio. In a friend's house he was introduced to the music of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley, and taught himself the guitar as most boys and girls did in those days.
Born into poverty, the Majaws lacked access to musical instruments like a guitar or radio.  A friend's home introduced him to the music of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley, and he learned to play the guitar independently, similar to how many children did in those times.