T ouch, Joe says," is the multi-dimensional mechanism which begins between my ears. What has to be said musically is at the core of this emotion-filled word. The power of tension and release and the use of touch, time, technique, temperament and talent give my music a depth ~ an emotion in motion ~ that can be described only by experiencing the effect it evokes when it touches you."

T ouch..."I try to capture the emotional feel of a song without benefits of the lyrics. It's kind of like singing a song with my fingers as they touch the keys."

T ime..."Sometimes there's elegance, sometimes romance, but there's always time ~ a rhythmic pulse which touches the listener."

T echnique..."I try to keep the melody supreme while layering harmonies and utilizing the entire dynamic range of the piano to express what I'm trying to say."

T emperament..."You must have a positive musical attitude to touch an audience."

T alent..."I consider my talent a gift. I use it to make others happy. That's what satisfies and fuels me. When I touch a listener, I'm fulfilled."

"After 35 years of playing, I've come to realize that it is what is not played, as much as what is played, that makes music magic, exciting and memorable."