Richard Osborne
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
As a Christian, I have often played piano,organ or keyboards in churches. I also love to sing and have been in choirs from when I was a child. Most special moment was singing a song I wrote for my wife at our wedding.
Your musical influences
My dad has been a big musical influence on my life, by encouraging me to develop my musical abilities. My first instrument was a toy xylophone which I loved, and used to pick out simple tunes. Dad then bought me a piano and sent me for piano lessons. Every morning he used to make sure I practised my music. I also was in the school choir and church choir, and developed a love for many beautiful hymns. Although Dad never played an instrument, he loved to listen to music, and took me to listen to numerous concerts. He also had lots of records which I also liked to listen to.
