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Later, the Evans brothers began to take piano lessons in Dunellen with local teacher Helen Leland.

Evans remembered her with affection for not insisting on a heavy technical approach, like scales and arpeggios.

He would soon develop a fluid sight-reading ability, but his teacher rated his brother as a better pianist.

At age 7, Bill began violin lessons, and soon also flute and piccolo.

Even though he soon dropped those instruments, it is believed they later influenced his keyboard style.