When I was a kid, I took piano classes for 7 years, however, not out of my own interest. In fact, I couldn't wait to be done with the classes and, when I finally was, I felt so relieved that I would never have to touch the piano again. Less then five years later, a friend of mine kindled a passion for the piano in me. I discovered I enjoyed contemporary piano music. And I liked piano covers of my favorite songs and soundtracks even more.
Although, most of the time, I just learn to play music composed by other pianists, I have tried to do some composing of my own. In the fall of 2013, I finished my first original piece that I considered 'publishable'. I am not a stage pianist and I prefer playing the piano to myself. Still, playing for some of my appreciative friends appeared to contribute to their lives in a special way, at least for a moment. After this revelation, I started sharing my piano performances online to reach even more of my friends.
JuriQ, your pianist from Slovakia