The Early Years
I began with classical music in my early years encouraged by a couple of piano teachers complimented my self taught efforts. However this was a short lived engagement later succeeded by my school's classical piano teacher. His belief that I was naturally gifted inspired him to go the extra mile in his efforts. Unfortunately my indiscipline caused me to be unable to exploit the benefits at hand. The enemy of indecisiveness... On one hand I was on an academic path with dreams of doing medicine or psychology.
Also engaging my attention was my desire to now be a jazz pianist whilst tolerating learning classical music. A conflict of interests with music eventually prevailing. This decided pathway was overshadowed with my ancient curses of procrastination and insecurity. And for many years these were the shadows that governed my life.
Spiritual Awakening
The decision that I would reconcile my dreams with a reality was the beginning. A bold, highly sacrificial decision to spend all of my life savings on recording my music was birthed. Being introduced to the brilliant sound engineer James Collins was truly inspiring.
My vision shared with one of my closest friend... Michael Kallides. When I explained the financial heights to climb he didn't hesitate. Now I had a strength to get started and conclude.
The Battles
Within this story is the mention of all the difficulties I faced... points where I tasted the bitterness of madness and frustrations. The constant ridicules and lack of respect which was only overturned when people actually heard what I had produced. The initial rejections which humorously changed to an enthusiasm to be involved with my music. The constant financial challenges miraculously met in the most imaginative ways... success favours the determined.