During his first year he taught himself to play piano , having discovered a natural talent for the instrument .
In September 1997 , Putnam began his undergraduate studies in Music at Simpson University in Redding , CA .
During Putnam 's first year Putnam taught himself to play piano , having discovered a natural talent for the instrument .
In September 1997 , Putnam began his undergraduate studies in Music at Simpson University in Redding , CA .