Older Siblings From "the House Of Terror" Learn To Play Guitar, Including Tracks By Tom Petty And John Denver

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In the month since they were rescued by the Californian authorities from "the house of terror" in which they lived, the seven older Turpin brothers have made great progress in their current recovery - and some are even learning to play guitar, said the director of a hospital to People magazine.

Mark Uffer, director of the Corona Regional Medical Center, where the seven young Turpin receive treatment, told People magazine that "they are doing well - I think they are making progress."

Uffer said several of the brothers expressed interest in the music and took up the instrument after a donation from Fender Guitars in Corona.

"I've been with them and taught them some chords and they really enjoyed it," said Uffer, mentioning that he is a drummer for a local rock band. “Music is very relaxing and a great hobby… it takes you to a calm and calming place.

Right now, some of the Turpin brothers can play songs by John Denver and Tom Petty on the donated acoustic guitars, according to Uffer. The brothers have even dared to sing.

David Allen Turpin, 56; and his wife Louise, 49, face charges for the alleged abuse of their 13 children, ranging in age from 2 to 29. Young children receive treatment at another facility.

The parents were arrested on January 14 after their malnourished 17-year-old daughter escaped from the window of her home in Perris, CA, and called 911 with a disconnected cell phone she had found. Since then, the California couple have pleaded not guilty to the charges of torture, abuse and false imprisonment.

"They have been through very difficult times and even though everyone wants to see them and find out what is happening with them and how they are, there is an important case that will take place in the courts," explained Uffer, who spoke to People magazine on Tuesday. "Our job is to really protect their privacy … it is a very critical time for them."

The 13 children were reportedly found to be in a state of malnutrition and lack of growth, but things are different now.

"The community, the nursing staff and the doctors … all have been involved in care here at the hospital and all have addressed the needs of patients," said Uffer. "It has been a special experience for everyone who has been involved."

Doctors are not yet talking about a likely date to discharge the Turpin.