I made my living as a State Farm agent for years, supporting my family. During this time, I taught myself the organ and keyboard. Eventhough I was somewhat successful and retired in 2000 at age 59, I always wondered what kind of musician I could have been if I had devoted fulltime to music, instead of moonlighting at nights in retaurants and bars. After retirement I have endeavored to carry on with that quest.
I have no regrets as I needed steady income for my family and I venture to say, financially, I made the right decision.

At 69, I play out 3 or 4 times a week and can't wait to get started early in the morning to improve my acts. I have a studio full of TOTL keyboards,computers, Receptor, controllers, etc to keep me busy with many projects(some call them toys).

This is what keeps me going at 69, and I will never quit trying to be just a little better. I was told by an old pro, many years ago, that one should keep on performing until it becomes a job, then quit. Many have had no choice, as this is how they have fed the family. I may never be as good as they, but I love every minute of it and spend about 10 hrs a day doing it.