I’ve already recorded another version of this wonderful song in my other blog, but this piano version has been requested by a close friend of mine, so I have acquiesced. Forgive me if I look a little forlorn in this video, but this song always tugs at my heartstrings. It’s one of those Christmas songs [...]
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So you wanna be a cocktail pianist?
November 22nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Cocktail Piano
I had played solo before going overseas for my further studies. However, it was mainly on the Yamaha Electone organ in those days (I thought the Electone was so cool compared to the piano, my opinion is reversed now!) I did play some small gigs in the US by myself, but mostly for my “supper.” [...]
Beginnings, Part 2
November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · General, Music Teaching
In retrospect it amazes me that I chose my piano teaching career so early on in my life—I had already made my mind up about teaching piano when the idea of continuing my further studies in the UK was brought up by my parents. They asked me whether I really wanted to pursue it, and [...]
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Beginnings
November 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · General
It all started one day when I was six years old and playing in the garden. My mom came up and said “OK, it’s time to go to your first piano lesson.” And being a dutiful son, I obeyed and off we went. I started lessons with one of my aunts—Grace, who led me through [...]
Tags:ABRSM·band·classical music·organ·piano·Trinity College London
