I am learning to use a Roland AXEdge Keytar for live performances, solos and choreography. I have been a Roland Juno Synth user for 8 years and created sample packs for the Roland synth brand in 2023. Shop Blakethechemist “Keytar Fox🦊” Organic Apparel
I was fortunate to have wonderful piano teachers. Miriam Kato got me started. Mary Fleming taught me to perform in recital venues, and Joey Edelman brought jazz to my skill set. I’ve performed in rock bands and written original songs. I studied with Chip Boaz in Marin, and Blue Bear School, where I learned DJing, production, and flute. I recently graduated from ICON Collective music school in Los Angeles and look forward to performing and touring with Roland synths & keytar soon.
My strength as a musician and songwriter stems from my background in classical and jazz piano, and live performance bands. I’ve used a Roland Juno DS Synth for eight years and made my first sound sample pack Summer of 2023. I am currently learning to perform with a Roland AX Edge Keytar for soloing, choreography, touring and live shows.
BlakeTheChemist (Christopher Blake Costello) wins 2 awards for his Music Production and Songwriting, along with his team of Christian Salvidar, Jennifer Jimenez and Aria from the Vocal Program at ICON. December 15, 2023. Instructor: Ryan McAleb
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In the spirit of Billy Eilish’s “Me & Dad” Radio show on Apple Music, watch a video clip of me and my fraternal twin brother playing piano together when we were little. We even performed the Pink Panther theme together dressed as Inspector Clouseau and the Panther.
Flower Piano is a once a year event hosted by The San Francisco Botanical Garden. It’s an amazing opportunity to wander the vast and lush tropical gardens and play many different pianos that are placed throughout the gardens for everyone from kids to professionals to enjoy. Learn more at SFBG.org