Pics
On this page are various images of me captured over the years since embarking on this music journey in the Fall of 2010.
I practiced and practiced and practiced before going out to play for the first time. Very first stop? I played for an hour or so in the twilight part of the day at Venice Beach, California - no speaker, no hip and trendy Pop music (which I play a lot of now). It was simply me unplugged, playing Bach and other standard classical repertoire. I had no idea what to expect, was completely nervous - anxious to see what would happen, and very hopeful. 3 money tips came my way that very first day. One was from a young man who gave me a buck as he walked by. Another tip came from some residents in the building which was right in front of me as I played. Unbeknownst to me, "They were listening and enjoyed it," said the lady upon giving me a couple dollars. The last tip, one which I will never forget, came from a couple visiting from France. The story goes...At first, they walked by and lingered and listened as I played one of the sonatas by Bach. When I finished, they smiled and meekly applauded as they were the only ones there. The gentleman looked in his wallet and realized he didn't have any change for a $20 bill. I told the couple to please not worry about it as I knew their intentions were genuine and anyway I truly did not expect much at this stage of the game. They apologized and walked away. About 30 minutes later, as I continued to play, very surprisingly to me, the gentleman returned with a $20 bill in his hand and put it in my violin case. I will never forget it and am entirely grateful. It was a sign to continue the music journey...and I indeed have.
The pictures are displayed chronologically:
![]() Kids birthday party 12-2018Birthday party at Travel Town, Los Angeles. | ![]() Street performing 9-2018Street performing in Burbank | ![]() Street performing 9-2018Street performing in downtown Burbank |
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![]() Playing a wedding, 11/2017Playing a wedding at the Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, CA - November, 2017 | ![]() Performing 9-24-16Performing for a surprise proposal - September, 2016 | ![]() Jay's proposal, 9/2016With couple after a surprise proposal - North Hollywood, September, 2016 |
![]() Artist rendition burbank - 7/2016An artist's drawing of me while street performing in Burbank. July, 2016 | ![]() Newlyweds - Yamashiro, Hllywd, 8/15 | ![]() by gourmet 88 in BurbankTaken by a film student while street performing in Burbank |
![]() by gourmet 88 in Burbank, 2014This picture was taken by a film student while street performing in Burbank | ![]() Gene Simmons - 2014Playing a little guest starring role on the reality show, "Shannon & Sophie". Yes, that's Gene Simmons BABY!!! | ![]() Melrose Trading Post 9-7-14My setup at the Melrose Trading Post, Hollywood. |
![]() Anoush Banquet hall, NOHO - 3/2014Playing at a cocktail hour as guests gradually enter after a wedding ceremony. | ![]() Birthday Party 3/201490th birthday party. Paella Party | ![]() Trump golf course - ~2/2014Small wedding ceremony at the Trump golf course. |
![]() A pic on the pier Dec, 2013 | ![]() Yacht in Marina Del Rey, 10/2013Waiting to play at a reception. | ![]() Melrose Trading Post - 2013 |
![]() Photo shoot in Burbank 7/2013Taken by a photographer (Robert Zimiga) in downtown Burbank | ![]() Photo shoot in Burbank 7/2013Taken by a photographer (Robert Zimiga) in downtown Burbank | ![]() Melrose Trading Post - 2013A gentleman named Jensen, his vintage camera, and love of photography |
![]() Wrightwood counrty club - 9/2012Posing with a client at her wedding. The Wrightwood Country Club. | ![]() Street Performing in Burbank - 2012Taken by photographer, Arturo Cisneros | ![]() Taken by photographer, Arturo Cisneros |
![]() Melrose Trading Post program - 2012 | ![]() Performing in Santa Monica July,2011 | ![]() First gig ever, Private party (2011)Playing for a annual dinner party. The client met me while playing at the Canoga Park farmers market |