My name is James L. Grider III. At the early age of 6, I discovered my ability to play

music by ear by playing the Star Spangled Banner on a keyboard displayed in a retail store.

Amazed at what she saw, my mother bought me that very keyboard on the spot. This musical tool

became my runway to take flight as a pianist. By replicating the songs that were pre­programmed

on the keyboard, I was unknowingly teaching myself how to play. Over time, my awareness of the

key locations and tones grew to be more natural and unified. The more time I spent with my

keyboard, the easier it became to play more advanced songs. About a year ago, I began

composing my own music. Still unable to read or write notes, I simply play what I feel. Since I

began composing, I have released and distributed my first album titled "Do It For Love," and held

a piano concert where I played my album for others to enjoy. The piano has always, and will

always be, my most valuable medium for expressing my emotions through music.


Check out some of my links...Please comment or any pointers:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-L-Grider-III/1389578741276947?ref_type=bookmark
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpEqi2eNDcXNCVL7-ac6cPQ
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/do-it-for-love/id745643255