by Carol Henry | Mar 17, 2025 | Keynotes, Members Only
Carol Barth’s parents must have been delighted to see the joy with which she interacted with her toy piano as a small child. She loved it so much that she repeatedly asked them when they would get her a “real” piano. Though not musical themselves, they were discerning...
by Carol Henry | Dec 19, 2024 | Keynotes, Members Only
Mark Serrano Mark Serrano, of Filipino heritage, was born in Washington, DC, but grew up in Bethesda and Potomac. Though his family was not musical, his parents enjoyed singing. His father could sing any Frank Sinatra song and his mother loved ‘50s music. His younger...
by Carol Henry | Oct 12, 2024 | Keynotes
What a difference a teacher makes! A teacher can either make you or break you. Jackie experienced both! She is grateful that the negative experience of her childhood has in no way limited her passion for the piano as an adult. Her only regret may be the decades of...
by Carol Henry | Jun 19, 2024 | Keynotes, Members Only
Laura Garawski Laura Garawski was born in Philadelphia and spent her childhood years there. She began studying piano at age 5. She was inspired by the reaction of her family when they all gathered around the piano to listen to her play “I am Mister Middle C.” She...