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In the Artist's Words:
"I am at my best at the piano when I stop thinking. When I stop thinking, my heart finds joy in the playing. When my heart finds joy in the playing, my spirit sings."James Lazzeroni
That began to change his freshman year of college when his roommate introduced him to the piano music by Jim Brickman. James had never heard anything like it… "piano" that was neither classical nor jazz. Captivated and inspired, James began to compose "piano songs" of his own at the piano. This eventually led to his first album of piano works, A Good Life, written as a Concept Album.
A Dynamic Speaker...
What sets James apart isn’t just his success—it’s his story. He’s a dynamic speaker who captivates audiences with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom. His keynote talks offer a behind-the-scenes look at the rollercoaster of music industry, sharing personal lessons about overcoming failure, embracing reinvention, and finding purpose. Whether you’re laughing at his witty anecdotes or reflecting on his profound insights, James leaves audiences energized, ready to take on their own challenges, offering an unfiltered look at the sacrifices, setbacks, and triumphs along the way. His story is a celebration of the human spirit and a reminder that with a little creativity and a lot of heart, dreams can take you places you never imagined.
In 2015, James' name gained widespread recognition due in part to the proliferation of his music on Pandora Radio.
In March 2024, he has founded The Music Biz Piano Academy, a website for solo piano artists promoting and selling their music on the internet.
"I composed solo piano music simply because I loved doing it. I started composing music for piano, and the only reason I recorded my first piano album was because it seemed like the obvious thing to do. I had written some songs, and so what else is there to do with them, but record? So saved up some money and I recorded my first album. 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.
At the same time, I started promoting my solo piano music on the Internet, and that opened me up to a whole new audience. I kept composing and recording, and kept promoting my solo piano music on the web."
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.
At the same time, I started promoting my solo piano music on the Internet, and that opened me up to a whole new audience. I kept composing and recording, and kept promoting my solo piano music on the web."
James
