Growing-up, I listened numerous times to my uncle’s band. He played various tunes, mostly Mexican music songs, jazz and old-time favorites. He was so talented in playing the piano and saxophone. He also was a songwriter. For his time, his band was very popular and was always booked for various gigs. I remember going to many weddings where he was playing and my parents... Read More
I have a lot of respect for songwriters. I've tried to write a few songs, and it's really challenging. The music isn't so awfully hard to compose, but getting the words to fit the rhythm seems to be beyond me. I don't sing much, which probably explains why I have more trouble with the lyrics than the music. I play a few instruments so putting the music together is much... 
