Donny, it probably bothers me more than you that I have to use lead sheets. (I'm not trying to be a wise guy either with that comment). My training was geared more toward reading rather than from memory so I've always used sheets. That's one of the reasons I love the music pad pro. No fumbling paper, low profile. I try to keep as much eye contact with my audience while reading. I guess it's what newscasters use. i.e. a telepromter but looking at the audience.

It's not because I'm lazy I can tell you that. 25 years in sales I had to be a self starter. Now in my full time work, my day begins with a 5:15 wake up call and about a 10 hour average work day. Then dinner some evening time with my family. At 9 PM the fun starts, that's usually the time I get to the keyboard and play, learn new material. Most nights it's about 12 midnight when I head to bed that is unless like in the last few weeks I'm even up a bit later learning the ins and outs of the G70.

I guess it's how you set your priorities. I know I should probably devote at least half hour a night trying to memorize material. I don't. I'm not making excuses, but after the day I put in I just need fun time to play the piano and or arranger keyboard. I have a lot of respect for those that memorize music, because I know it's not a piece of cake to do. ( maybe for some it is and more power to you if you can) Just my 2 cents. Good topic for sure.

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[This message has been edited by Stephenm52 (edited 07-29-2007).]