Archive for February 21, 2008

Black Belt Musician

Grand piano

I went to a Billy Joel concert last year. Great show. As many performers do, Billy Joel introduced the band during the concert.

Drummer, backup vocals, keyboard player…

Wait. Keyboard player?

Billy Joel is a fantastic pianist. In fact, he is often known by the title of one of his early hits, The Piano Man. So how tough is that job interview - keyboard player for Billy Joel?

Even though most people don’t know the name, Dave Rosenthal, he is clearly an extraordinary musician - a Black Belt, if you will, because he has put in the time, honed his skills, and chased his goal of being a world class musician.

It was great watching Billy Joel play his grand piano while Dave maneuvered around his numerous keyboards and synthesizers.

What are you a “Black Belt” at? In what area do you seek to be world class?

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