James Southwick

This is beautiful. I love that you’re self taught! When my son was 11 he has honestly issues. I didn’t want our relationship to suffer by overthinking it or over punishing him, so when he got caught in a lie he gave me his phone until he sat at the keyboard long enough to learn a new piece. This went on throughout his teen years. We went though so many different piano primers and piano books based on his experience and age. He was taking lessons so it did help keep drama down and he had the expectation and understood what was expected of him. Our relationship was very close. By senior year he was handing me his phone and giving me the piano pieces he planned on working towards when he wasn’t going to be home at the expected time. lol. By then he was composing. I am so thankful for a mother’s love and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your talent with us! Your work is inspiring and amazing!