At home when I was growing up, we had a Hammmond M2 organ and an old clunker piano. I grew up playing both. My dad was an outstanding pianist and trumpet player. He played the organ for fun. In college I studied classical piano. In bands from high school on I played organ. I started doing a OMB in 1971 using B 3 and a drum machine and a Shure Vocal Master. From age 15 I was a church organist. Thru the years I have played various keyboard combinations. When I played my first arranger I knew I was hooked. Today I wouldn't play anything else on the job. I still love to play a really nice grand piano. I currently have a Yamaha C3 6 foot grand. I am also fortunate enough to have the same piano at the church where I am the music director. I have an organist so I don't have to play church organ anymore. When asked what I play, I usually answer keyboards rather than go thru this long explanation.

Joe