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BIOGRAPHY
With over 30 years of playing the piano often daily, the old adage 'I do not play music because I am happy; I am happy because I play music' shines true for Bryan, a.k.a. Beeson Keys. For over twenty years he has turned to music composition as many do to a diary, creating an ever-evolving soundtrack of his private thoughts and experiences.
Although he loves to write and play music, becoming recognized as a recording artist has never been a priority. The music was incredibly personal and, as he jokes, cheaper than therapy. Having worked extensively as an artist manager and promoter in the world of rock music and entertainment, there were no illusions of grandeur or instant success, either.
In 2004, Bryan recorded The Midnight Demos, a ten-song demo CD. The feedback was so encouraging that in 2005 he made it available via a few independent music stores and the internet. After selling over 300 CD-R copies of the demo, it was apparent that many others felt a special connection with the music; not uncommon were letters from listeners being moved to tears, and many humbling expressions of praise and gratitude.
In 2006 his debut CD Shining After Midnight was released. Featuring one hour of solo piano music perfect for meditation and relaxation, it has been embraced by massage therapists and yoga instructors from around the world. To date it has sold almost 1000 copies and the popularity of paid digital downloads from his website ( www.beesonkeys.com ) continues to grow.
At age twelve, Bryan was performing most weekends in a fine dining restaurant in his hometown of Goderich, Ontario. He began exploring songwriting around fifteen and a year later moved to Toronto to attend the Etobicoke School of the Arts, majoring in piano and percussion.
Graduating from the Harris Institute with Honours in Recording Arts Management laid the foundation for a successful career as an artist manager and music promoter. However, a five-year mystery illness finally diagnosed as Lyme Disease derailed his ability to work full-time. While frustrating and challenging on a number of levels, it was also the turning point in bringing the music focus back to his own material, and an experience that is directly responsible for the current availability of his recordings.
Bryan's other passions include fun & adventure, entrepreneurship, teaching piano, singing & playing guitar, reading and writing, and soapstone carving. He has also just launched a new business teaching others how it's possible to sell knowledge online ( more info at: www.how-to-sell-information-online.com ).
Watch for his next CD, scheduled for release in Fall 2009.
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