Music has always been the central part of my life. I worked in many areas of the business, from teaching, to performing (in bands and as a solo player), as well as many, many hours spent as a studio musician, and, most recently, as a clinician/demonstrator for Yamaha Canada Music.

I retired last year from Yamaha at age 64, and I've also taken a self imposed sabbatical from playing, but I still continue to play every day and do a bit of recording.

I haven't worked in any other field...it has always been music. I started piano lessons at 5 years old, and started playing professionally at 15.

Interesting topic, Russ.

Ian