The Magical Experience of Pianist Thomas Walters

THOMAS WALTERS

The Beginning

Picture: Thomas Walters first picture at his piano in 2018

As a young man from a small town in Lebanon Missouri, Thomas never dreamt of being a performing pianist until one day in August 2018, Thomas' grandmother gifted him a full-sized Casio keyboard. Thomas went to the piano and with one finger played "When The Saints Go Marching In". He immediately fell in love with the piano and discovered the gift God had given him!

In May of 2019, 6 months after Thomas first sat down at a piano, he played for the first time on stage at his home church in Lebanon, MO. Which started his love for showmanship and performing!

The First Performance

Picture: Thomas' first solo stage performance in 2019

Thomas' styling of his playing all started by this inspiration, Dino Kartsonakis! As soon as Thomas discovered Dino, he fell in love with his styling and artistry. He carefully watched and studied Dino's showmanship and styling to add to his own. Thomas has been remarked many times as "Dino, Dino Jr., etc." In November 2019, Thomas got to meet Dino in person and give him a gift after his Christmas show. He has also had coffee with Dino at his Cafe before where Dino interviewed Thomas on FaceBook Live!

"The Inspiration Behind This"

Picture: Thomas with Dino Kartsonakis Nov. 2019

The Performing Continues.....

Since his first performance in 2019, Thomas has had the opportunity to play at many wonderful venues. In 2022, he received the Jeff Stice Memorial Scholarship to attend the week-long Charles Novell School of Music. From 2022 to 2024, Thomas was a highly acclaimed performer at Jude’s Open Mic Night in Lebanon, Missouri.

In July 2025, Thomas and his team hosted their first benefit concert for a local family whose house burned completely to the ground. From special guests to colorful lighting and music like no other, Thomas always makes each event a memory that will last forever!