I am available for studio recording and public events. Gary is a long time pianist who currently writes and records his own original instrumental music from his home. Gary grew up in a musical family in East Wenatchee, WA. At 8 years old, he began piano lessons that continued through his high school years. This is where he really learned to play and appreciate various styles of music. Gary's music
ability in piano and singing caught the attention of his high school music teachers early on. He earned a music scholarship to Wenatchee Valley College and then went to Northwest University in Kirkland, WA. There he continued his studies in music theory, conducting,
piano, and vocal performing. Gary has participated in traveling choirs, vocal groups, studio recording and co-producing music for Pacific Northwest musicians. Gary has also performed for community events in the Seattle area like Bellevue Arts Festival, Mercer Island Festival and "The Christmas in the Northwest" television program in 2006. Gary also acted as pianist and co- producer for a couple songs on Kevin Thornton's CD "Conversion". Kevin is a former member of the 90's band Color Me Badd. Gary's music styling can be likened to some of his influences; Michael Gettel, David Lantz, David Benoit, Bruce Hornsby, John Tesh, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Gary's music represents various genre's; Easy Listening, Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Gospel. Gary feels that emotion, not just technically executed notes, is so important in music. Emotion and playing with feeling is what drives the song home. Emotion and feeling are two ingredients you will find in Gary's Instrumental music.
