His parents were both very musical and Ludwig was brought up in a home which was always filled with music, Brahms being a frequent guest. Ludwig's parents had eight children who were all highly gifted both artistically and intellectually.
Ang kanyang mga magulang ay parehong tunay musikal at Ludwig ay nagdala sa isang bahay kung saan ay palaging puno sa musika, Brahms pagiging isang madalas na panauhin. Ludwig ng mga magulang ay may walong mga bata na ang lahat ng mataas na likas na matalino parehong artistically at intellectually.