I do not have musical talent as many of you pro's but, have
nice little story bout Seniors and music.

When practicing I have a Passable voice, went from crappy to
almost acceptable, bit of FX and its passable.

With my Yamaha Arranger keyboard and growing up with parents
really into music, many of the old songs were ingrained into me.

Have passable chording abilities, decent "earing", and able to
read enough music to learn songs, playing with them on my board.

I Gigged in hospitals, Assisted Care, nursing homes, and couple
of Alzheimer places.

After all the B.S. about finally got here..

With great trepidation I worked up the nerve to start gigs.
Don't mind talking as you know, but never one to be in "Spotlight".
Was hard to overcome, took bout 6 months and a lot of audience support.

Many sad/happy experience but these two stick out.

Played maybe 2 years this one nursing home. Many very ill folks, but rapt
audiences. Over this time I'd hear many times "sort of a moaning" sound.
Never pinned it down. Finally ask a caregiver about it. A wheelchair bound
lady who apparently could not speak was saying "Bravo" to me. Some period
of time later was asked to come over to her. Did as asked, as approaching the
wheel chair, caregiver assisted her to stand up in front of me. In halted,but
understandable words she said "I love Your Music". Still has a spot in my heart.

2nd one, then done.
In Alzheimer wing played late one afternoon. Did about 75-80 minutes, many of
the folks dancing, mostly by themselves, but dancing. Did notice this very
old lady dancing a lot, hootchy-cootchy, type style, almost funny but was having
good time.
At end of gig while tearing down, a caregiver helped the old gal over to me.
The lady said to me very clearly, "Love Music". Few minutes later the caregiver
came back to me and said, "Those are the first words she had spoken in many
months here". BTW, she was 92..

As many of you experienced folks know these seniors are so supportive and great
bunch to play for. There are so many happy and sad memories for the 3 years I gigged.

Anyway enough said, many of you have some of the same type stories I'm sure.

FrankB

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