Hi, I'm Heartblood! You can also call me Christine (she/her). I'm a Filipina-American pianist and singer/songwriter from California based in Berlin for the past decade. I was drawn to the piano from a young age, starting piano lessons at four years old. Despite affinity for the instrument I found traditional lessons restrictive, choosing to self-study after ten years. Growing up in a turbulent household, I used songwriting as an outlet for loneliness and depression but was too intimidated to share my music. Instead, I pursued a career in languages, earning degrees in German and Linguistics, and moved to Germany in 2013. After an illness transformed my life in 2017, I pivoted back to music. In 2022, I released my first single—a piano piece that I wrote at age seventeen—and began livestreaming weekly performances on Twitch. With the support of my eclectic community, I improvises and perform cinematic piano pieces and sad folksy anthems with a dark electronic edge. In addition to performing, I candidly document my learning and creative process, empowering others to take risks and embrace their passions. I am currently working on my debut album collecting raw, cathartic piano ballads and instrumentals composed during my troubled teenage years. Dusting off these exiled fragments and holding them under a light, I face the trauma of memory with honesty and tenderness. In addition to music, my passions include writing, languages, and Filipino martial arts. I'm on a journey back to my music--and my self. Tune in here to follow my journey every step of the way! EDIT: I also coach artists (and would-be artists) through the ups and downs of creative life, working from the belief that every person has a story to tell and can exercise their creativity in a healthy and fulfilling way. Among some of the issues we tackle are: organization and goal-setting, (re)discovering playfulness, combating perfectionism and people pleasing, finishing projects, and establishing or maintaining a regular practice. I also teach skills in songwriting, basic music production, and how to get started with releasing music or livestreaming. If you're interested, email me at heartbloodmusic@protonmail.com.

I just released my debut single, “The Waves Shoulder Me Under”! It's the first track to be released from my upcoming multigenre album “On The Edge,” which consists solely of music I wrote as a teenager. Dusting off these old fragments is my way of facing traumatic memories with tenderness.

- Creativity Coaching/Teaching (building a sustainable creative practice; overcoming self-doubt and perfectionism; releasing your first songs; livestreaming; and more!) - Music Services (vocals or piano for your song; songwriting; custom personalized songs to mark your special occasion) Please reach out to heartbloodmusic@protonmail.com or check out my [homepage](https://www.heartbloodmusic.com) for more information. I'm happy to help! For coaching/teaching, your first 60-minute session is free.

I'm brand new to Twitch! Thanks for being so welcoming and understanding as I learn new things. I love improvising and composing emotional, cinematic, moody, sometimes spooky music. So far, I'm using this channel to share my passion for improvisation --as well as hanging out and getting to know some awesome like-minded folks! I'm also performing original works and documenting my work on my upcoming album. Occasionally I do cover streams where you can request me to play some of my favorite songs by other artists! 7/11/22 - First stream 9/29/22 - Affiliate!

[Discord](https://discord.gg/cu6t4bE7Wy) [YouTube (VODs)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQ-zdEzUNf8ODYZClvaxoA) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bM6DnddiFgkPHPaw7kNtV?si=f9MlBLIdQOe5IRVjMTnYww) [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/heartblood/1630126434) [Bandcamp](https://heartbloodmusic.bandcamp.com/) [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/heartbloodmusic) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/heartbloodmusic/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/heartbloodmusic) [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@heartbloodmusic) [My Homepage](https://heartbloodmusic.com/)

**Software** Cubase 12 Pro (for production stuff) Ableton Live 11 Intro (for most live stuff) Keysight Music Visualizer (developed by the wonderful [egglyberts](https://www.twitch.tv/egglyberts)) **Electronic Instruments/Accessories** Roland Juno DS-88 (Keyboard) Roland DP-10 (Sustain Pedal) Roland EV-5 (Expression Pedal) Akai APC40 MKII (Ableton Controller) Squier Strat (Electric Guitar) **Acoustic Instruments** Fr. Helmolz Hannover Piano (ca. 1930) Andaluza Classical Guitar Thomann Lotus D Drum Irish Tin Whistle Glockenspiel Koshi Chimes Zaphir Chimes Tibetan Singing Bowls **Hardware** Audient ID14 (Audio Interface) Beyerdynamic DT 770 (Headphones) Rode NT1-A (Mic) Shure SM58 (Mic) Rode PSA-1 (Mic Stand) Canon EOS M100 (Camera) Elgato Camlink Elgato Stream Deck

* Be kind to each other! * No political debates. * No sexism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, or other prejudice towards marginalized people. * No messages which could be interpreted as flirtatious towards me or other people in chat. This keeps things more comfortable and avoids misunderstandings. :) * No excessive DMing. Feel free to reach out directly, but please respect that I can't always answer all messages. * Remember, I am your benevolent dictator. I reserve the right to enforce my rules however best ensures the comfort and safety of myself and my community.

Clicking the image above to throw something shiny in my tip jar is never required, but always deeply appreciated!

(German legal requirement--please no mail) Christine Roseann c/o RA Matutis Berliner Straße 57 14467 Potsdam heartbloodmusic@protonmail.com