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Banks, Tio
Independent Artist

After a four-year honorable tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps at Quantico, Tio Banks moved to Los Angeles to study piano, synthesizers and voice at the Dick Grove School of Music. Upon completion, Tio went on tour as the assistant keyboardist for legendary Keyboardist Billy Preston, followed by recording, writing and more touring with various artists, including Don Was, Khaleb, John Taylor (of Duran Duran) and Mandy Moore. Tio’s current musical projects include the completion of his debut solo CD Tiopiah, producing Eminem artist Cashus, and touring with the funk/rock/blues band the Boneshakers. At MI, Tio teaches Private Keyboard Lessons for the Independent Artist Program.

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