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When you unlock the Door to your Heart who knows what Treasures you'll find Long after Calvin Akins was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, he couldn't remember his telephone number or what day it was, but still enjoyed music. Even though he had lost his ability to play his guitar, he could still sway and sing to the melodies played on the family piano played by his son, Joseph. My father loved music, says Joseph. The experience from watching his father's mind and body decline over a two-year period changed his perspective on life and music. During this time, he composed inspiring, peaceful healing music is available as Keys to the Heart. Featuring the multi-talented artist Joseph Akins on piano and keyboards, other instruments include flutes, classical guitar, exotic percussion and the beautiful ethereal voice of Unita (Through the Veils, Angels in Ecstasy). Keys to the Heart is an eclectic blend of spirited music that could only have come from the heart. It has received favorable airplay from stations such as the Music Choice Soundscapes channel and has been featured in short film. Joseph Akins is an accomplished pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer and award-winning educator at Middle TN State University.