Yannick L Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Our first member spotlight goes to Chris White!Ā š« @Chris W has been a student atĀ PWJ since the beginning, and he has recently joined us as a community moderator.Ā š It's been a joy to watch him take on new pieces, post videos, perform at gigs, and encourage other members! In the future, Chris will be announcing Member Spotlights Enter Chris White: 1. Where are you from? I am from Leicester in the United Kingdom. 2. When did you start playing piano? I started playing piano when I was 9 and did all of the classical grades. I was not a good student as IĀ just practised 10 minutes before each lesson and I didnāt really enjoy it. However, it was when IĀ went to University that I got interested in music and learnt what I wanted to learn! 3. What got you interested in learning music? Listening to lots of blues and boogie woogie music and watching virtuoso pianists like Jonny MayĀ performing āSt Louis Bluesā on YouTube! 4. What is your favorite style of piano music? Thatās a very tough question to answer because it depends what mood Iām in but I would say itās aĀ tie between New Orleans Rhumba (aka Dr John) /Ā Boogie Woogie and Contemporary Music. 5. Do you have any favorite pieces to play? Yeah definitely ā my go to pieces are probably āI Giorniā and āLe Ondeā by Einaudi, āTheĀ Entertainerā by Scott Joplin and āMess Aroundā ā the version by Professor Longhair. 6. What has most helped you most in improving as a pianist? Asking advice off professional pianists, setting myself weekly goals, accepting that making mistakesĀ is ok when playing the piano. 7. Do you have any tips for other PWJ members? Donāt be afraid to post a video as itās a great thing to share your talent and passion with otherĀ musicians. 8. What is your favorite part of the PWJ Membership? All of it! Thereās honestly so many positive parts to this membership itās unreal! But to highlight aĀ few I would say the supportive community, the Q and A's and numerous workshops Jonny does. 9. What are your future music goals? To learn a variety of styles and enjoy playing more challenging tunes! 10. Do you have any words you try to live by or a favorite quote? Treat other people how you would like to be treated is what I try to follow and to trust in God. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ido B Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Excellent Spotlight!Ā I think @Chris W was the first person who welcomed me when I joined PWJ.Ā He provides a lot of inspiration and encouragement and his challenges are always keeping me busy and motivated to keep practicing and get better.Ā 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmoody Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 awesome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Novak Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Chris, congratulations! Ā A great profile, good to learn all this about you. Ā 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda J Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Congratulations, Chris!! šI thinks thats a pretty good choice from Jonny/Yannik or whoever makes this decision!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Toal Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Congratulations on the fantastic member spotlight @Chris W. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe S Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Congratulations Chris! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Joseph Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Awesome Chris!! Congrats on being the first to be featured on the Member Spotlight.Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony m Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 good job chris!Ā congrats on a job well done my friend!š 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny May Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Congrats @Chris W!! You are such an important member here in our community and create such a positive atmosphere.Ā You deserve to be our first student spotlight! And I loved your answers to the questions.Ā Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette T Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Congratulations, Chris.Ā Ā And thank you for sharing your story and insights! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiress L Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Chris, congratulations on being the firstĀ Student Spotlight!Ā I noticed that you set weekly goals for yourself.Ā That's great.Ā I especially liked your comment on #10.Ā Bravo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Walsh Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Quote āMess Aroundā ā the version by Professor Longhair. Underrated comment right there.Ā Send a video of you playing it Chris, the community needs to know this version of the tune. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian SIMIAN Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Congratulations Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince P Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Thanks for sharing Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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