John Tussey has been playing piano for more than forty years. His music education includes private instruction in piano, composition, theory, orchestration, counterpoint, choral arranging, improvisation, advanced harmony and songwriting. He has played by ear since the age of six. His artistry combined with a variety of playing styles exudes a magnetic charisma that has gained him much favor wherever he plays. In addition to being a keyboard recording artist, John is also a professional entertainer, arranger, songwriter, private music instructor, accompanist, studio musician, music publisher and distributor. He has published many original piano pieces as well as a book entitled, "Chord Progression Ideas for the Contemporary Pianist." John is both a writer and publisher member of ASCAP. He also holds membership in The Honolulu Piano Teacher's Association and The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii