Hello to John and Everyone else on this Forum:

I'd like to reply to a couple points in your post.

I think with the Arranger keyboards, obviously you need to have some Musical Skills.

However learning what the keyboard can do for you and being able to navigate and use it's features to the fullest is just as important as your Musicianship.

That can not be accomplished overnight.

Thanks to the Technology, a chord played with the left hand and a single finger melody line , can sound fantastic.

I think the Musicianship naturally improves as you become more comfortable with the functions of the machine and where and when to use them.

Peter, Michel and Robert are all accomplished musicians, however, the important part of how good they sound, is the fact they have learned how to operate and maneuver around the keyboard!

When you become one with the machine, watch out! Thats when it becomes fun!

All four or five ( However many there are now, )of the Manufactures have placed before us some pretty amazing technologically advanced keyboards. Every few years when I buy a new arranger, I say to myself, " They can't put out anything better than this " but , they always do!

Spend the time needed and learn the machine!

The Musicianship will magically develop with the knowledge of the Arranger.

The wonderful thing about music is, no matter what level of player you are, your unique talent will be enjoyed by anyone that appreciates music.

Striving to become a Musicians Musician is a great goal.

However, you'll probably NEVER perform for a room full of Musicians.

Spend the time needed to learn and understand the keyboards capabilities.

The MAGIC OF MUSIC will certainly follow, no matter what level of player you are.

Jim R.