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The NAMM Oral History Program is a collection of one-on-one interviews with people involved in the music products industry that was established by NAMM in 2000. The mission of the program is to preserve the history of the music products industry, including industry innovations, the evolution of musical instruments and music retail, as well as improving music education worldwide.

While on world tour with Lady Gaga keyboardist Brockett Parsons felt the need to enhance his stage presence. He pursued the idea of The Piano Arc and with the help of his friends he was able to make his dream a reality.  In this vignette Brockett and innovative engineer and MIDI specialist Dave Starkey, explain their collaboration and the design of this unique instrument.