Oing Oing

I always tell people piano was my first instrument. This is a lie. My first instrument was the oing oing.

"Oing oing" was what I called my favorite blanket around age 3. I have no idea what inspired the name. But it was more than just a schmata or security blanket - every night I'd cuddle up with my oing oing and sing improvised songs. I'm hum endless me…