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During my years playing piano at the Sheraton Universal, the lobby was filled with unforgettable people and unforgettable moments. One evening, Australian entertainer and artist Rolf Harris was sitting nearby and captured this scene in a sketch. His cartoon perfectly reflected the kind of humor that made lounge piano so much fun—and yes, guests really did ask questions like that!

Recording at EastWest Studios Studio Three was a truly inspiring experience. Although it is the smallest of EastWest's studios, it is arguably the most famous. The room's design has been copied by recording studios around the world, yet only Studio Three retains the unique acoustics and character that helped shape some of popular music's most enduring recordings. The Mamas & The Papas recorded classics such as "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday" here, as well as Scott McKenzie's "San...

Recording music is a journey filled with moments of inspiration, hard work, and sometimes, unforgettable milestones. One of the most remarkable days in my career was stepping into Abbey Road Studios, specifically Studio Two—the very place where The Beatles crafted some of their most iconic songs. Sharing this experience with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, a 40-piece ensemble, brought my music to life in ways I had only imagined before. We recorded 12 of my most popular compositions, each...