John St

John was born on May 31st 1986 in Fontana California. He was raised in San Bernardino with three brothers, of all whom pursue musical involvement. As a child, John was influenced by many things, but none sparked his interest more than music, specifically the piano. As a quiet and shy individual, John's hidden talent was not even discovered by his parents until he was 14 years old. John's interest in the piano began in 8th grade (March 2000) in a junior high 3-month music theory class. His music teacher there really inspired him to play and pursue more in depth, because she realized the potential Even though the class was not at all centered on playing the piano, the teacher allowed free time for the students to play.

From that moment on John knew that this is all he wanted to do in life. About six months later after graduating from Junior High (Dec. 2000), John received his first keyboard, a Casio to be precise. So excited, John began to progress on the keyboard at unbelievable speed. The first song John learned to play was Beethoven's Fur Elise. Once John's parents showed interest and gratefulness in his playing, John began to learn at even more rapid speeds. This awarded him the opportunity for his mother to buy him an 88 weighted key digital piano (September 2001). That motivated him even more to play. John's main focus at the time was only to learn songs back to back. His only interest was in classical music.

Besides music, John had another interest as well. As a young creative child, John loved to build and construct. So following after not being admitted to Julliard, John decided to take another approach. He went to school for computer engineering in Phoenix Arizona right after graduating high school. Most who knew John, including his mother, were upset at his decision because they knew his heart was more into music. But John knew in his heart that God led him to make the decision.

After receiving his associates of science degree in computer engineering, John moved back to California to work. John began working in electrical engineering and loved it. But through the whole process of him studying and working in engineering, John's musical skills continue to increase as he began getting involved with a variety of different music projects. His experience includes playing for Broadway plays, concerts, and shows all around Southern California. John has touched every genre of music, and has played in a variety of settings from pop to r&b, jazz to country.

Up to this day John has played for a variety of events including recitals, weddings, banquets, and concerts. What makes John so acceptable is the variety of styles and the virtuosity he brings to all events. Most importantly, he is still able to find time to do what he loves the most, which is music. He has produced two Christian projects and composed a number of symphonies/orchestral works. Currently John continues to perform at various events all throughout Southern California. John also found time to create a CD of one aspect of his playing available online.

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