My mother gave me a choice. She said, 'Would you like to take singing lessons or piano.' I'm glad I chose piano.

I really love the piano and I feel very fortunate that I am able to play and travel all over the world as my career.

With all the travelling and performing I've been doing, it's hard to find time to practice! But seriously, I probably did most of my practicing when I was younger.

Playing solo is difficult because you have to keep the momentum yourself. You have to continue to create and develop, so it forces you to stretch in a variety of ways.

I try to play what comes naturally at the moment and let it happen.

I think it was a natural step to start recording my own music.

I really do enjoy accompanying people - it's a challenge and a joy when you get it right.