My Brief Thoughts on piano music, Creativity & God

A dear childhood friend asked me "James, how do you have so much energy? ... for years I've always been in awe of your energy to get things done; to dedicate time to your solo piano albums, your creativity piano music, your faith in God".

Here's how I answered...

Wow Matthew, it's nice to know that I am perceived this way.
I believe that it's not about being perfect, it's about being original.
I think that music affects healing and reinforces our association with the earth.
I write relaxing piano music to be shared — to soothe, to inspire, to prayer, to love. To me, music is the pure and simple soundtrack to life’s most memorable moments.
Everything I do in piano music is an expression of my faith. I believe that God has given me some gifts; music yes, but also the gift of communication, the gift of creativity. And since I believe God designed me specifically to do these things, I feel like these things are a part of my purpose. And so in applying myself to this purpose in doing the very thing that I know God designed me to do it brings me joy and love. And it's that joy that keeps me going. 

And being content in in all situations, bad and good, is not an easy thing to do, working through the difficult stuff of life and my decision to pro-actively re-wire my mind for positivity and purpose.
But the longer I live, and the more of my life that I have lived, the more I look back and see how God used everything to bring me to where I am now, and so that strengthens my faith. And seeing that also gives me the strength to keep on going.
Each day that we have is a gift from God. Every moment we have with our family is a gift. And so in all things, I try and take those gifts and give them back to God. And doing that requires an heart of thankfulness, and I also think it takes a humble heart one that is willing to submit to God, and to simply say "Thank you, forgive me for my selfish ways give me patience, wisdom, and help me to conform to your purpose."

The first song I remember listening was 'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby.
I was 7 years old.
Bing Crosby's Christmas record being listened over and over again in our house throughout the holidays. Truth be told, it was a record that introduced me to music and inspired me to become a musician.
In 2015, I started composing piano music, and the only reason I recorded my first piano album was because it seemed like the obvious thing to do. I didn't record the album because I hoped to sell a million copies. I did it just to have a permanent record of my solo piano work, and I figured I could share it with folks I knew and maybe sell a few copies.
At that point, I kept playing the very occasional show, I played in public maybe only 5-6 times a year.
But I kept selling music and I saved the contact info for everyone I sold an album to. When I released my others solo piano albums, I informed all the folks that bought the first one, and most of them bought my second.
In a concert setting, I share the stories behind my compositions, and as I play my piano music, it's like watching a beautiful painting unfold before your eyes.
My piano concerts are interactive and engaging. You'll smile, laugh, and come away from the concert having experienced something unique, uplifting, and inspiring.

At the same time, in 2015, I started promoting my piano music on the Internet, and that opened me up to a whole new audience. I kept composing and recording, and kept promoting my music on the web.
In my many years of writing music for piano, I have composed over 100 works for solo piano.
Now, In 2024, I have released the brand new greatest album "Top Piano Hits by James Lazzeroni."
This compilation contains 5 essential my solo piano compositions from across my expansive piano music catalog, with classics like 'Tomorrow' and 'Emotions'.
This my new piano work really feels like a capstone. Like the icing on a "James Lazzeroni" cake.
I am so thankful to God for my life and for filling my heart and hands with piano music.

James

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