Sam Marino

Born and raised in Oklahoma City, I've been playing piano since I was 5 years old. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a major in Psychology Pre-Med and a Spanish minor, and am fluent in English and Spanish. Although I do not have a degree in music performance, I am confident my years of experience playing will shine through for your event. I also play the trumpet, guitar and harmonica.

In December 2022 I was featured as the music career of the month on the Oklahoma Film + Music website as a songwriter and performer. I'm an original recording artist under the band name "Channel 13", and have had original compositions placed in various web media - including advertisements, YouTube videos and film.

I've performed at various festivals and venues in Oklahoma and Texas including: The Oklahoma Festival of the Arts, Paseo Arts Festival, Deep Ellum Arts Festival, Heard on Hurd, 405 Fest. I've played private wedding events and receptions at high-end venues such as Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, Spain Ranch, The Harwelden Mansion and The Summit Club. I've also played in the PayCom Arena during an Oklahoma City Thunder game.

I work part-time as a music supervisor, working to select and license music over film and advertisements that work with the tone, style and emotion of video. With this experience, you can feel confident that the songs I choose to play during your event will fit whatever mood or vibe you're looking to convey.

Don't have a piano at the event venue? No problem! I have an electric keyboard and amplifier that I can bring to entertain you and your company.