I�ll bite on this one. I grew up across the street from a protestant church that we attended. From the earliest age, I was exposed to a lot of music, especially choral music---but, also, many soloists, duets, trios, and quartets. Early on, I keyed-in on the harmony parts. I always liked that more than the melody. I�d listen to each part and try to figure out what was going on. And, while taking piano instruction in elementary school, oftentimes, I�d sneak over to the church and turn on the organ and play away. The harmonies in the hymns were a great preparation for later application to country, pop, and all the rest. If I have any musical talent or skill, I credit church music as getting me started in a life-long love of music.