May 25, 2026 - Urgent Help Needed After a Perfect Storm
Seeking cushion of at least $5,000 immediately because I need more time to find work.
Successfully played solo concert last week (May 20th) in Los Gatos. It went well - can't go back until rent is paid, then credit cards, then gas in the tank. Finding lots of potential work there.
Health has stabilized after 25 years of severe issues but I still have to be careful
CASH NEEDED IMMEDIATELY FOR:
- JUNE RENT
- Credit card (credit was used only for living expenses recently
- Cat food & litter
- A few household needs like shampoo
- More fuel for the car
- New surf gear to replace worn out gear, this is my main therapy that keeps the pain away
I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR:
- Everyone who has helped me
- God giving me the gift of playing the piano
- A future of sharing my gift with others
- Every meal I get to eat
- My bed
- Surfing the Lord's beautiful waves
- My kitty for her companionship
My Little Family
My Passion
- Touching people's lives through music
- Playing the most challenging piano compositions from the 19th century
- Surfing 2 to 3 times a week
- Nature & Animals
- Living in God's will and letting Him rebuild my life
My Struggle
- 3 permanent partial disabilities
- 2 caused from medical mistakes by surgery and drugs, 1 caused by multiple sports injuries
- Difficult but manageable pain
- Over 21 near death experiences (a few I left my body and came back)
- Complete family loss
- Recent loss of business space after flooding
- Starting from scratch after major medical expenses and tragedies
My Beloved Studio Lost
Anna Greco playing Un Sospiro by Franz Liszt after a surf session in her former beloved Felton recording studio just months before the house was to be sold. This home was almost lost in the CZU fire and this grand piano had to be given up due to lack of space in her current home. As a professional instrument, this has been a devastating loss.
Background
- Started playing the piano at age 6
- Started performing at age 8
- Full-ride scholarship to John Brown University to earn my Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance
- 15 year career in the Boston area and Europe
- 9 years training in bel canto singing as a coloratura mezzo-soprano
Experience
- In business since 1999
- Approx. 30,000 hours played at the piano
- Approx. 3,000 pieces played professionally
- Collaborated with hundreds of singers in performance, rehearsals, masterclasses and lessons
- Worked with opera companies, symphonies, universities, churches and more
My Story
I should be in heaven now, but I'm not. By a miracle - I'm here. I know that God has decided to keep me here and do the work He gifted me to do - play the piano and help people experience genuine realness. I plan to express His miracle every day through my concerts, recordings and relationships with my patrons.
In order for you to see how much light is in my life now, I'll have to ask you to come through the darkness for a short time first.
My Predicament
- Limited to working 4 hours per day, 5 days per week
- I'm alone most of the time
- People look at me and assume I'm fine too often
- I must avoid looking at LEDs
The Silver Lining
- Physical damage has not dimished my skills at the piano or singing
- I am equipped to advocate for my health
- I have awesome emotionally supportive people in my corner
My Goal
I have prayed and leaned on God to direct me over the last many months. I gave the retail store and music career up to Him to see how He should lead me. He made it very clear back in November 2025 that it's time to be at the piano again in a big way. My six-year old dream to be a solo concert pianist - it's finally time! So I have decided to trust in God about this. I have already begun to feel an incredible peace that is quite new to me but for these last couple of months it has been an overwhelming peace. I know my calling now.
I have the training, skill and career experience to set out on the path, so here I go. I had just enough money to find about 500 envelopes, postage and announcement cards get out some advertising for the first time since I moved back here over a decade ago. Somehow the Lord provided some extra healing in my mind and body in just the last few weeks. I keep telling Him every day, "If you provide the strength, I will wake up every day and do Your calling", and He is coming through with some extra strength for me. I'm so thankful because it's what I love doing.
The Road Map
- Phase I - Repertoire Preparation & Patron of the Arts Coordinator
- Phase II - A New Studio & Tour Manager
- Phase III - Concert Tour & Recordings
- Phase IV - European Trips, Continuation of Concert Tours & Recordings
- Phase V - Full Swing!
How You Can Help
- Hire me to play a concert
- Donate to my recording fund that makes recordings and videos for my website and YouTube channel
- Cash donations
- Check donations to Anna Greco, P.O. Box 365, Capitola, CA 95010
- Venmo @houseofgreco
- Become a patron of the arts by joining a member circle and receive perks >>
- Haggle for something from my warehouse reduction sale at House of Greco >>
- Choose from one of my classical services >>
- Volunteer as an admin - there's always something to do!
Thank You!
- 5/4 - Another Anonymous cash gift $100
- 5/4 - Anonymous cash gift $100
- 4/22 - Anonymous grocery gift card $100
- 4/19 - Friend in passing gave $100
- 4/18 - Grocery gift card $50
- 4/12 - Anonymous Groceries, Cat Food & Household Items
- 4/10 - Anonymous $500
- 4/8 - Food stamps approved at $298 monthly
- 3/28 - Anonymous $150
- 3/22 - Anonymous crew - Warehouse help and spreading the word
- 3/18 - Anonymous $100
Tiger Lily - Recording Engineer
Lily is exceptionally good at staring contests which makes her a perfect candidate for monitoring sound levels and making sure that the red dot is on during recording. She is also willing to press every soundboard and computer keyboard button that there is.
