My son Corey first
started his
musical
studies on piano but later became interested in guitar at about age
10. His ear has always amazed me, even as a child. He would
sometimes hear me playing something and stop me to point out he heard a
note or chord that wasn't quite right. Sometimes, I'd even
challenge him on it but he would end up being right. After
learning a few chords and playing some typical popular songs that
guitarists learn in the 90's, he heard Jimi Hendrix and wanted to learn
"Little Wing" and "Castles Made of Sand" - way over his head, or at
least I thought. I taught him both songs the best I could, and he
caught on quickly. He later became interested in finger picking
and soon began composing his own songs as well as learning some fairly
difficult songs from some of his favorite composers, like Andrew
York. Corey is diverse and amazes me with his ear, his two-hand
taping skills, and compositions. I'm so proud of Corey and know
that he will continue to grow musically and spiritually. I love
jamming with him off the cuff which always makes for some interesting
music. Below is one of my favorite compositions of his entitled,
"Malandra". ------------ Corey, I wrote the words
above on December 8, 2007. I'm so glad
you read them. No one could have known that you would have lived less than 3 months more.
There are no words in any language to describe the emptiness
within me after losing you.
I miss you, I love you,
and your music and memory will live in my heart the hearts of many for
years to come.
