Love Story!

 


 

 


 



 





Please see below for the Japanese translation!

 I would like to dedicate this recording of "Where Do I Begin" (Theme from Love Story) to my friend Nari. You have inspired me to return to playing the piano and recording. I made this recording on my Yamaha P-515. Thank you!

 These are more pictures from the Music Forest Museum in Kawaguchiko. What a treasure it is! It seemingly has endless delights around every corner!

 I am going to make this short as I am working hard to finish the school year on a strong note. 13 days to go, but who is counting?

All the best,

Bob Reed

 

日本語訳は以下をご覧ください！ 「Where Do I Begin」（ラブストーリーのテーマ）のこの録音を、友人のナリに捧げたいと思います。あなたの刺激のおかげで、ピアノを弾き、レコーディングを再開することができました。この録音はヤマハP-515で行いました。ありがとうございます！ 河口湖のオルゴールの森美術館で撮った写真です。本当に素晴らしい場所です！隅々まで無限の魅力が詰まっているようです！ 新学期を良い形で終えられるよう、頑張っているので、今回は短くまとめます。あと13日ですが、誰が数えているでしょうか？ ご多幸を祈ります。 ボブ・リード
 

 

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  1. JaeJune 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM

    Hey Bob, it’s Niejah! I hope you’re doing good Japan must be so cool. I graduated today! And I was just thinking about how much easier you made high school for me. Ever since you helped me get into my program, things got way more manageable. I actually made it through all my classes even the ones I thought I’d never pass! Thank you so much. I’m so happy and so grateful.

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    1. AnonymousJune 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM

      Congratulations Niejah! Thanks so much for writing! I am very proud of you and am excited about your future! Please keep me posted! All the best, Bob

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