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I had 12 years of classical music as a child, playing piano competitions as a teenager, playing in blues bands and rock 'n' roll bands, country and jazz bands. I played in about any situation.

I loved music - listening and playing - but of course I could not imagine I would be a professional musician. It really happened step by step.

I played the guitar. When I was 14, I composed songs - Paul McCartney-style things. I had a rock band - we'd compete in festivals.

I've been around jazz and jazz musicians most of my life.

I grew up playing classical piano and percussion.

I progressed through so many different styles of music through my teen years, both as a player and a vocalist, particularly the jazz and pop of the early 20th Century.

I grew up in a time when being a musician and learning to be a musician was actually very wonderful.

I played piano growing up. I played classical piano since I was 5, and I sang in choirs, and I sang in plays and musicals.

I've made a life and career as a professional musician.

In my 30s, I became more open to music other than country or bluegrass.