At the age of 27 it felt "a bit late" to study for 7 years towards a most insecure economical future as the music business seems to be.

Nevertheless, I set apart a hole year of music and daily practising, preparing for an entrance to the Conservatory of Music In Oslo.

At least, during that period of time I acquired the most basic knowledge of music within percussion, piano, song and elementary music theory.....and "playing" the vibraphone was really cool......

You got to start somewhere: Pianopractise.mp3

Plenty of hours were put out in front of the mirror to achieve the right feeling and movements for a proper technical handling of the drumsticks. According to my teacher, a percussionist at "The Norwegian Opera" , this was a necessity......!

I also had a few lessons from an extremely good marimba-player by the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra until the mallets were abandoned.

In company with my piano teacher, who by the way was an educated jazz pianist, I also practised severe ensemble playing the drums in a local jazz band.

Inspired by those who really can improvise, it's ok to chop at some keys to oneself (without comparison): Pianogroove.mp3