Chas,

In sincerely believe that technology, especially recent technological advances in the quality of arranger keyboards, have transformed a fairly steep learning curve into a enjoyable experience for huge numbers of upcoming musicians and performers. Granted, technology has also provided a number of shortcuts, but IMO technology has opened doors for individuals who could not comprehend the complexities of traditional music training.

This technology also allows us to be creative, both with live, improvisitional, performances, and also enhancing vocal performances. Arranger keyboards are a wonderful tool for live performers, and in the foreseeable future they will be utilized more than anyone could have imagined.

Historically, I'm confident that early minstrals were absolutely dismayed when the piano was invented. The irony of this is that all of those instruments, no matter how far you look back in time, are still with us. The keyboard is just another musical instrument, and a rather magnificent instrument at that. Technology has brought about a host of musical advancements through the ages, and mastering those instruments will always require training, dedication and talent.

I've never been saddened by technological advances. Instead, I'm always intrigued by the creativity that went into the technology, and I applaud those wonderful individuals that have brought this about in such a short period of time. I feel very fortunate to have witnessed these changes, and I'm looking forward to what the next gerneration of arranger keyboards has to offer.

Cheers,

Gary

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