I have limited keyboard chops and know it. However, I can arrange tunes, sing a little, and present a song that helps people reminisce and enjoy the musical moment. My arranger allows me to add to the solo experience by providing the tools to enhance a song far beyond what I could do playing solo piano alone. I think arrangers help develop musical skills, especially within the context of a “band” created by one person. For example, I listen to the rhythm section to see what the bass, drums, and other instruments are doing. That’s really helpful. I can’t dazzle with impromptu solo playing. But, the arranger allows a richer, fuller sound, with multiple voices that most patrons seem to enjoy. I’ve never had a comment that implies fakery, cutting corners, or musically getting by on the cheap. Most comments are along the lines of, “Wow, that thing is amazing, what will the technology folks come up with next?”