Multi-talented Anne performs and sings Selena Gomez's "Kill 'Em with Kindness"

I was at Nancy’s Cinco de Mayo party last May, sitting outside in a circle talking with wonderful, interesting people, when I mentioned that I enjoy singing but can’t play an instrument. As the conversation continued, I realized, if not now, when? 

I had a plan: perform at an Open Mike in 1 year, playing an instrument “adequately” enough to sing along to 3 songs. 

When I left the party I went right to the store and bought a guitar. I made incremental progress. Then in late November, I bought a keyboard. For as long as I can remember, I’d always wanted to play piano. For one reason or another, I’d never done it. I don’t have room for a piano in my house, but it occurred to me that I could fit a keyboard, and maybe even take it along to the Open Mike in May. 

For awhile I was practicing both but have since been focusing on keyboard. 

It’s only been a few months. I took 4 of the chords that I could play on guitar and learned how to play them on the keyboard. I want to get better at them before I add another. 

I’m amazed at how many songs I can play with only 4 chords! 

I’m grateful to Nancy and friends for the advice and encouragement that I received that day, as it has provided me with a project that will sustain me during this time.

Here is one of the 3 songs that I’ve been working on for the May Open Mike that I expect will be postponed for awhile. 

Anne's Singing + Keyboards Video