Pianist and Key Board Player | Simon Erick Otieno

• How easy was it to learn playing?  

I would not refer to it as easy but with lots of practice one can get better. For my case, no one was readily available to instruct me so I had to lots of self-training at the beginning. By the time I was completing my high school, I had become so good that I trained quite a number of students.   

• What kind of piano do you play and what do you love about it? 

While in school I played the upright Grand piano, whereas in church I play the Yamaha electronic keyboard PSR640, PSR 770. Either way I can play any piano make.  

• What is your favorite music to play alongside the piano? 

Being a church person, I love Gospel music, classical music i.e., the Handel's messiah, I love Accapella music and choir singing. 

•  Where do you play? 
  I play mostly hymns in church during praise and worship sessions and worship concerts.  

• Describe your best performance this far? (Either in a concert or gathering) 

My best performances are during church services or during overnight prayer meetings. I also enjoy playing during KQ prayer meetings most notably during this year’s KQ prayer meeting at Hangar 2 in July. 

Any pianist you look out to or one who inspires you? 

I used to get inspired by two renowned keyboard players Isaac I and Gideon Kamanzi both of whom serve in churches and have gone to accomplish a lot.  They are truly inspirational.