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Robert Keene

Seattle,WA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pianist/Keyboardist

Orcas Center/Rock On The Rocks
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Learned/Performed 2hrs of covers/original music as a member of the band for Rock on the Rocks performance.
  • Provided accompaniment/musical help for choir rehearsals.

Band Leader

Raphael/The Things You Forgot
06.2014 - Current
  • Performing all managerial duties (marketing; booking; scheduling; facilitating communication).
  • Composing, teaching, and performing hours of original songs in various genres.
  • Building an extensive musical and non-musical network of people to produce shows and other artistic endeavors aimed at highlighting art and bringing together artists within the Seattle community.

Session Pianist

The Foundry Studio
11.2020 - Current
  • Learning, arranging, and performing pre-recorded piano parts for live recording.
  • Composing new piano parts for original songs of clients at The Foundry Studios.

Pianist/Bassist/Guitarist

Fian/Modern Day Astronaut/Primary Pulse
12.2016 - Current
  • Arranging piano for original music in genres as diverse as: jazz, art song, metal, pop, and progressive rock.
  • Learning and performing hours of material in short time frames.
  • Composing extensive arrangements utilizing session players, and filling in on a wide variety of instruments for recording projects.
  • Extensive performing in a wide range of situations (outdoors, ski lodges, conferences, typical venues, etc.).

Pianist

The Give Inn, Bossa Nova Group
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Playing as pianist in bossa nova band as well as filling in horn and string parts on keyboard.
  • Providing opening and closing music as well as accompanying performers.

Musical Improviser

Jet City Improv
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Live-improvising accompaniment for the full run of "A New Improvised Musical."
  • Improvising film scores as a part of "Twisted Flicks."
  • Improvising with various groups in Seattle Festival of Improv Theatre.

Private Tutor

Self-Employed
05.2017 - 12.2021
  • Providing instruction for piano playing as well as music theory.
  • Guiding students through fundamental technique, repertoire choices, and compositional practices.
  • Prepping students for enrollment in university music programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Creative Writing/Theatre

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
12.2012

Skills

  • Also proficient on Guitar and Bass; Adequate Skills on Many Other Instruments
  • Strong Improvising Ability
  • Comprehensive Knowledge of Harmony
  • Extremely Dedicated and Self-Motivated

References

Jake Perrine (Orcas Center) - Jake@OrcasCenter.org (360) 376-2281 ext. 103

Pierre Ferguson (The Foundry Studios) - pierrefoundry@gmail.com (206) 841-6524

Grace McCune (Rock on the Rocks) - (360) 376-3324

Timeline

Pianist/Keyboardist

Orcas Center/Rock On The Rocks
04.2023 - 05.2023

Pianist

The Give Inn, Bossa Nova Group
07.2021 - 08.2022

Session Pianist

The Foundry Studio
11.2020 - Current

Musical Improviser

Jet City Improv
01.2018 - 02.2022

Private Tutor

Self-Employed
05.2017 - 12.2021

Pianist/Bassist/Guitarist

Fian/Modern Day Astronaut/Primary Pulse
12.2016 - Current

Band Leader

Raphael/The Things You Forgot
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Creative Writing/Theatre

Seattle University

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