Piano Planter!
About 10 years ago a former student made this piano out of sheet metal for me. I put it in the backyard and let nature do it’s thing. I recently put some plants in it and moved it near my studio door to welcome students.
Digital Piano
I recently purchased a Roland FP-90X digital piano for my home studio. I use it when teaching, while my students use the Kawai RX-6 grand piano. The Roland has great action, the best of any digital piano I’ve ever owned…and I’ve owned quite a few. The keys, just like an accoustic piano, are made of wood, so the resistance is very close to that of a good grand piano. The 4 built in speakers sound really good. I have 2 other speakers hooked up. One is about 15 feet away, so somewhat similiar to my grand piano, the sound fills my studio. I highly recommend the FP-90X.
A piano…in the laundry room??
My wife and I were recently camping at an RV Park in Westcliff, CO. We usually camp at smaller more remote campgrounds, but stayed there because of the amazing view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. As we walked by the laundry room, I looked in, and to my amazement, saw a piano! It was an old Kimball spinet…the brand that used to be given away as a prize on game shows from the 70’s and 80’s. Of course, I had to try it out, and it wasn’t bad. The piano was given to one of the workers there, and having no where else to put it, the Kimball ended up in the laundry room. She told me that she hears it being played every few weeks by campers. Awesome place for a piano!
Live music
Went to hear Bill Charlap the other night, one of the best jazz pianists today. It was an amazing show! I’ve been practicing a lot more than usual the past few days! I encourage you all to experience live music!
Future Piano Student
My first Grandchild, and future piano student! Look at those fingers!!!
