My grandfather was a working man who grew up in Brooklyn. He learned the Piano and was talented enough to study it and commence a professional career as a classical pianist when the Depression hit. He spent his whole life working at jobs he hated while hearing Chopin, Tchaikofsky and Rachmaninov in his head and heart. In retirement he gave piano lessons and taught me to love music as well. Every time I hear something wonderful from one of the great composers I am reminded of him.
Ernesto Albert Barrera
Preferred Instrument: Piano
Biography
My grandfather was a working man who grew up in Brooklyn. He learned the Piano and was talented enough to study it and commence a professional career as a classical pianist when the Depression hit. He spent his whole life working at jobs he hated while hearing Chopin, Tchaikofsky and Rachmaninov in his head and heart. In retirement he gave piano lessons and taught me to love music as well. Every time I hear something wonderful from one of the great composers I am reminded of him.