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IMA Nominee, 2005 Album of the Year
"For lovers of piano whether classical or contemporary, Rob Costlow's music is highly recommended."—Karen Newton, Innerchange Magazine
By the time he was twelve Rob Costlow was annoying his piano instructor by
adding unwritten endings to songs during rehearsals and recitals.
This soon brought an end to the lessons that began at age five.
"I hated, literally hated, taking lessons and especially practicing other people's
music," admits Rob.
It was another piano player--platinum selling new age artist George Winston--who fueled this rebellion. After one of Rob's brothers introduced him to Winston's
music, Rob realized that his musical future was going to take a different path
than the one set by his teachers.
"It was so different than typical piano music," says Costlow. "It's what drove
me to create my own. I said to myself 'I can do this--this is a way that I could
actually enjoy piano and benefit from all of
While Rob has come a long way since those lessons and from his native
Indianapolis, his love for creating original compositions is still at the heart
of his contemporary solo piano music. His compositions are inspired by love of
his family, including his wife Melissa. Travels throughout the United States,
Italy, and the Caribbean also provide inspiration.
"Traveling shows me how much is out there and how there is so much diversity in
the world," says Rob.
Growing up in a large family helped Rob become focused and tenacious. As the
youngest of six boys, Rob had to get used to seizing every opportunity that came
his way. While working on his Masters Degree, Rob unofficially started his own
record label based on a fictitious business plan. In 1998, Rob released his
first demo album. In 2002, Rob released his first professional solo project,
Sophomore Jinx, containing all original music. His ultimate goal is to create
music for television and film.
"Music is a release from the stresses of the world," says Costlow. "I never
force myself to write. I do it when it comes to me. I'm taking things a day at a
time."
these lessons and practicing.' It allowed me to express myself and also provide a great stress relief."
