An Interview with Sean Rainey - Keyboards
Hi Sean, how long have you been playing?
I have been playing piano for roughly 27 years. I started picking out notes and basic melodies at three, then classical lessons from five through eighteen.
What would you say to a new musician starting out?
For a new musician, start with classical in some way. If you can't get lessons, just listen and absorb it. It lays the foundation on which all other aspects of music are built on. Whatever instrument you choose, always practice!!!
Who were your influences?
My influences started with The Beatles (thanks mom and dad) and Ben Folds is what got me singing and playing the piano. There was also Flaming Lips, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Built To Spill, and honestly, Beethoven, Mozart, and Rachmaninoff.
How many bands have you been in?
I've been in around 10 bands, many original bands and a couple cover bands (not counting Dueling Pianos). The most notable originals were "The Apple Pirates", "Defenders" and "Treestars". I've also been a part of a couple house bands for open jams in New Haven.
What's it like to gig?
To gig full time is a wonderful, fulfilling way to make a living. It's always rocky when you get started, but with lots of hard work, self-promotion, foot-in-the-door, practicing and learning songs, I got myself there. Nothing beats playing live in front of people.
How often do you practice?
I practice. . . . not enough. I run through my Hannon book at least twice a week and the rest of the time I'm writing and recording original music . . . so that's practice in itself right???
What is one of your greatest accomplishments as a musician?
I would honestly say, being able to support myself is my greatest accomplishment as a musician. Once I can do that with my own music . . . now THAT will be my greatest accomplishment.
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