SoundClick artist: Wally Jirgens - I play mostly alone but also play with bands we form for special concerts

Since I retired in 1996 I took up writing, playing and recording music as a hobby. I play piano, guitar, bass, drums, harmonica and tenor sax reasonably well but not great. I enjoy all genres of music.

Do you play live?

Not any more

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

It has given a lot of people the opportunity not available before, to express their music talents both as amateurs and proffessionals.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Perhaps, this is not high in my priority list.

Your influences?

I grew up hearing Chuck Berry,Fats Domino,BB King, Elvis, Slim Harpo,The Beatles, The Stones, all had an influence in my music appreciation. Was raised on the classics at home, didn't much care about them at the time, but now love them.

Favorite spot?

Home, Kincardine, Ontario, Canada

Equipment used:

Boss BR1180CDrecording system,Rode NT1-A& Shure 58 microphones, Roland/Edirol MA-20D digital monitors, Behringer HPS5000 headset,Yamaha grand piano,Yamaha keyboard,Guild GAD 50E &Takamine FJ1 accoustic guitars, Godin LG HMB electric guitar , David Weber Concert Classical guitar,Godin BG4 electric bass, Conn tenor sax

Anything else...?

Music to me is a passion, a way to express all the emotions,to laugh and cry wih,to describe places and events, to feel totally alive

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