She told me composing was a waste of time… Play what’s on the page.
Classical competitions. Eventually, I stopped playing altogether. Years later, I found my way back to the piano. Not through perfection, competitions, or trying to impress anyone... but through storytelling, improvisation, and making music that felt honest. I’m grateful for every part of the journey, even the difficult chapters. They helped shape the musician — and person — I am today. Did anyone else grow up with a teacher like this? 😅 This clip is from my storytelling piano show in Dallas, TX. #piano #musician #storytelling #classicalmusic #pianoteacher