First of all do not think of them as old seniors.

Second don’t have a list that is played without seeing how they are accepting the songs that you are playing. In short don’t limit the music by what you are feeling, it s where they are at in their lives and what they are feeling. The same group may be very different on a different day.

I have always formed a relationship with a few people so that I can relate to them when I am at my instrument. Keep changing the person you relate to, they love to be part of and noticed. Do not allow them to own you.

Sometimes talking about the song before playing it (Romancing the song) adds a great deal. “Do you remember this one”.

The most successful performer is the performer with a friendly personality, but it must be one that they can feel, just having one does not say much. How well you play the song comes second. From all that I here about Gary I am certain that he has a great relationship with the people he plays for.

There some great ideas that have been posted here, love it.

John C.