I remember crawling up on the piano bench at my Grandmother's house with a pacifier in my mouth. I would play every key hoping that a song would pop out somewhere in between all the banging. Then, when I would think that I actually heard something familiar emerge, I would look at my "audience" and revel in the applause. My love for the piano grew as each Sunday was spent at my grandmother's house for a huge dinner and more "recitals". I took piano lessons throughout high school and college. I even taught piano lessons for several years until I began working full time as a Social Worker. Now , I play for our church and occasionally for weddings, funerals, and whatever else comes along. I play with all my heart and all my soul, and while I may not be among the greats, it is my joy and my pleasure to bring a little music into the world for those who have time to listen. I am in the process of having a piano restored by Mr. Perry Barker. It is a Knabe Grand Piano built in 1955. The piano belonged to my church and was in very bad need of extensive repairs. It had been donated to the church by Mrs. Imogene Stanley and family many years ago. The piano had belonged to Mrs. Stanley's mother. The church had put a lot of "miles" on it over the years, and found that the repair work was more "intense" than planned. Damage had also been done to it by an inexperienced technician who had used the wrong kind of oil on the pin block causing it to rust . When that happens, the strings won't hold and then you really have a mess. This piano is so very special to me. I had all of my piano recitals on it as I was growing up. Twice a year, Christmas and Spring my blood sweat and tears were embedded in the keys of this piano. But it was these recitals that made it so much easier for me to play for the public in later years, and I am so grateful for that. I would like to mention that I had a very talented piano tuner for the last 15 years or so, His name was Robert Formsma. He also reworked pianos and was planning to restore mine. However, shortly before he was to pick it up, he was killed in a car accident. It was by sheer coincidence that I found Mr. Barker. Not only were they good friends, but also occasionally worked on projects together. It is with pleasure that I dedicate this site to the memory of Robert Formsma and in appreciation of Perry Barker ~I am MUSIC~ by Allan C. Inman Click Here Piano Information: Piano World Knabe Pianos My other sites Room to Grow On NewsGroup Recipes Depression BITES Drive - Through Links Flavors of the South...and MORE GraceNote's F-Key Saver Thank you Susan!!!!! Powered by MSN TV next page