About
Meet Alexander Lloyd Blake.
Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake is a GRAMMY®-nominated conductor, composer/arranger, and vocal contractor working at the intersection of music, storytelling, and social justice. He is the Founding Artistic Director of Tonality, the GRAMMY® Award–winning vocal ensemble acclaimed for using choral music to spark dialogue around equity, healing, and human connection.
Blake is a trusted creative collaborator in the film, television, and commercial industries, known for shaping powerful vocal landscapes that elevate emotional storytelling. His work as a vocal contractor, conductor, and arranger includes credits such as _Spiderhead_ (Netflix), _The Addams Family 2_, _Space Jam: A New Legacy_, _The Machine_ (Sony), and Hulu’s _The Other Black Girl_. As a studio vocalist, he has contributed to the soundtracks of _Us_, _The Lion King_, and _Black Panther: Wakanda Forever_.
In 2025, Blake premiered his original choral suite _Running From, Running To: A Musical Reflection on Ahmaud Arbery_, which was praised in the **Los Angeles Times** and described by Arbery’s mother as “beautiful… I wish I could play it over and over again.”
Blake earned a GRAMMY® nomination for his arrangement on Scott Hoying’s “Rose Without the Thorns,” featuring _Tonality_ and saje. His commercial work includes co-arranging and directing the _GAP #GiveYourGift_ campaign and arranging for a flash mob performance of Kelly Clarkson’s _Chemistry_ album. He holds a Doctorate from USC and brings a spirit of emotional precision, leadership, and collaboration to every project.
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Podcast
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Testimonials
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Denise Carite
Singer
Training with Alex has been so refreshing! He’s helped me feel confident with theory and sight-singing and given me the knowledge on how to use the tools I didn’t know I already had. While being challenged is usually uncomfortable, he finds a way to make you feel comfortable.
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Jarrett Johnson
Singer
There are numerous classes I’ve taken in the past to help me improve my sight singing, but the benefits of working with Alex set him apart. First, he’s found a method to make it make sense to me unlike anybody else. He meets you where you are and builds from that starting point. The opportunity to take one-on-one lessons is invaluable. Being corrected in real time makes all the difference. Also, the flexibility of scheduling has been essential for me in being consistent in strengthening this muscle. As a musician that tours and holds such irregular availability, his willingness to work around my schedule is a game changer. And finally the virtual component allows me to work with him no matter where I am in the world! I’ve only been working with him for a short time, but I’m already seeing improvement! I’d recommend him to anyone wanting to get better at reading music and make themselves a more valuable commodity in the session singing world. You won’t regret it!
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Nayanna Holley
Singer
Taking 1-on-1 classes with Dr. Blake has been one of the best investments in my career! I’ve always felt like I could just “get by” on sessions, and it’s been difficult for me to advance in group sight reading classes or just working on my own. Alex completely understands where I want to be, and sets out a strategic plan for me to get there. I feel encouraged after each lesson and I’m excited about finally finding a way to make dramatic improvement in my sight-reading skills.
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Neka Hamilton
Singer
I absolutely love working with Alex! He’s professional and brings the best out of me during every class. Very great teacher. I’m learning so much.