A trait that many people don’t know about me is my musical abilities. I grew up around music but when your parents both really grew up in the 60’s and 70’s then naturally you’re going to have some amazing music in the background while you’re children are growing up - you know? Another trait I’m quiet about is my painting addiction. I’ve been itching to get to a canvas with some oil but that doesn’t look as though it’s going to happen anytime soon.

The one I can act upon is the musical taste. I don’t think it’s possible for me to get any work done unless I have some kind of music going on in the background. For years I had extensive training in everything from orchestra to rock. I played the clarinet, flute, base clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and even dabbled in percussion just to round myself out. I’ve attempted to play the guitar but I’ve never had any formal training in it. The one thing that has stuck with me throughout the years, and probably has a lot to do with how quickly I can type is the Piano. I started on a rinky-dink little keyboard and now I can sit down at a baby grand and just play my heart out. It’s been a few years, and I’ll admit that I’m a little rusty but that doesn’t mean I’m incapable of getting back into it, you know?

For anyone interested in the piano, whether they’re new to it or just looking for some new and interesting things to putz around with. I came across a site where the owner publishes a newsletter on Piano lessons & piano chords. It’s completely free and if you’re looking to spend a little money you can purchase a full-blown piano course on DVD as well. The course is meant for adults but I’m sure a child would have no problems with it either.