Marc Larochelle

Born in New Hampshire (USA) and moved to California in 1991 having graduated with a Music Business Degree from the University of Massachusetts. My instrument was the Alto Saxophone but always loved keyboards more! Started as an intern with NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants) in Carlsbad California.

From there started my own software development company called "Productive Computing" as my day job but kept playing keyboards in various original rock bands since high school.

In 2017 I started the YouTube channel called "My Keys To Music" which focuses on people who are looking to use Nord keyboards or who already use Nord keyboards and they want to master them. I also like building and leading a community of like-minded musicians with a passion for keyboards and great music.

How To Sync Sounds From Your Nord Rack 2X To Your Nord Electro 6

Marc Larochelle 08/30/2023 10:02am 3 minute read

Equipment: Nord Keyboards | Equipment: MIDI Controllers | Equipment: Accessories | Ask Marc Anything

How To Sync Sounds From Your Nord Rack 2X To Your Nord Electro 6 Ask Marc Anything 🤔 Question: @andrewredford9112 asks: Hi Marc, perhaps you...

My Top App Recommendations to Manage Programs, Sounds, and Songs for Nord Keyboardists

Marc Larochelle 06/13/2023 12:00pm 4 minute read

Equipment: Software | Ask Marc Anything

Ask Marc Anything 🤔 Question: Berthold asks: Do you have any app recommendations to manage programs, sounds, and songs for the Nord Stage 4?...

Syntorial 2.0 Announcement

Marc Larochelle 06/07/2023 6:00am 3 minute read

Announcements | Equipment: Software

Big news! Audible Genius released a major 2.0 update to Syntorial on June 22. Here's everything you need to know: Inside the 2.0: Some Images From the...

Don’t Settle for Less – Why Every Keyboardist With Big Ambitions Needs a Small Mixing Board 🤔

Marc Larochelle 05/30/2023 10:53am 4 minute read

Equipment: Accessories | Ask Marc Anything

Don’t Settle for Less – Why Every Keyboardist With Big Ambitions Needs a Small Mixing Board Ask Marc Anything 🤔 Question: Carson asks: Do...

The Great Debate: Should Keyboard Players Sit or Stand?

Marc Larochelle 04/28/2023 11:30am 4 minute read

Learning Piano/Keyboard

Introduction As a keyboard player, one of the critical decisions you need to make is whether to sit or stand while playing. This seemingly simple choice can...

Can you use a swell pedal and bass pedal with the switch simultaneously? 🤔

Marc Larochelle 03/22/2023 12:35pm 4 minute read

Ask Marc Anything

Can you use a swell pedal and bass pedal with the switch simultaneously? Ask Marc Anything 🤔 The Original Question: @wrightmusicc386 asks: Can you...

Six Different Ways to Setup Sound/PA for Keyboardists

Marc Larochelle 03/22/2023 12:26pm 11 minute read

Equipment: Nord Keyboards | Equipment: Audio | Learning Piano/Keyboard

I thought we would take a moment and talk about six different sound/PA setups for keyboardists for a typical gig performance and live setup. I've tried...

Understanding the Different Styles of Nord Keybeds

Marc Larochelle 01/23/2023 1:11pm 5 minute read

Nord Keyboards Buyers Guide | Learning Piano/Keyboard

Understanding the Different Styles of Nord Keybeds People often ask about “Nord Keybeds” and wonder what is best for them, especially for keyboards...

What is the difference between my Patreon subscription and my paid courses?🤔

Marc Larochelle 12/21/2022 8:15am 4 minute read

Ask Marc Anything

What is the difference between my Patreon subscription and my paid courses? Ask Marc Anything 🤔 The Question: I joined your Patreon. Does this mean...

Is the Nord Piano 5 Worth It? (Compared to the Nord Electro 5)

Marc Larochelle 10/06/2022 9:24am 3 minute read

Ask Marc Anything

Is the Nord Piano 5 Worth It? (Compared to The Nord Electro 5) Ask Marc Anything 🤔 The Original Question (from a YouTube Subscriber): @JAYDEZ...

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