The artist, formerly and currently known as Rich Goldberg (no other names used, Ha! Ha!), was born NYC and raised in Westchester County New York. With two older siblings learning to play piano, jealousy of playing haunted me until my parents agreed to let me start lessons.

So, from the age of 4 1/2 years old, I started and haven't stopped my love of music since. In later years, I also learned drums, a little guitar (very little!), and was in more bands than I care to count.

Ever since I...