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From the First Note

I started playing keyboards at the age of five, first by ear, then continuing into goal-oriented classical piano studies five years later. I completed classical piano degrees, music theory studies, and performed regularly in solo concerts. After entering conservatory and music high school, I expanded my musical world: playing keyboards in bands ranging from funk, soul, jazz rock, to heavy metal, while studying singing and performing in major choir productions alongside orchestras (including works like Mozart’s and Brahms’ Requiems). Altogether, I have completed eight certified music degrees.
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After graduation from high school, I worked as a full-time musician for four years and later as a part-time performer, mostly in Finnish schlager and top 40 cover bands. Yet, my passion was always clear: melodic hard rock and metal.

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​In 2004, I joined the power metal band Twilight Guardians, releasing two albums — Sintrade (2006) and Ghost Reborn (2007) — and touring Finnish rock clubs. Our metal cover of Madonna’s La Isla Bonita became a standout track — receiving national radio airplay, featured in Ice Hockey World Championship highlight reels, and reaching over 1.5 million views on YouTube.

After Twilight Guardians disbanded in 2008, I continued with some of its members in Ponies to Kill, releasing a single and two EPs.

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Around the same time, I was invited to substitute as the live keyboardist for Kiuas, performing European tours, UK shows, and festivals in the UK and US. I later joined Kiuas officially during the Lustdriven album era, performing across Finland, Estonia, and Russia.

​After several unrealized plans and lineup changes, Kiuas officially disbanded in 2013 and I never recorded any studio album with them. Some of its visions continued under the name Daimonic, with the single "Might Concealed" released in 2019.

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Between 2011 and 2013, I held a Korg Artist contract, and my studio has always been fueled by a deep passion for synthesizers and sound technology.

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Beyond band work, I have contributed as a session musician on albums such as Guitar Heroes (2007) and Hevisaurus (2012), worked as a synth engineer on Eurovision Song Contest winner Lordi’s Deadache album (2008), and collaborated with various artists as a teacher, private coach, and synth consultant.

From 2001 to 2020, I built a parallel career in the musical instrument business, most recently serving as Product Specialist and Sales Representative for Roland Finland, covering synthesizers, digital pianos, V-Accordions, and dance/DJ products.

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In 2014, I joined the band No Man’s Land, later renamed King Company, signing with Frontiers Records in 2015. We released three albums — One for the Road (2016), Queen of Hearts (2018), and Trapped (2021), toured in Finland and in Spain — before the band entered a hiatus following the challenges brought by the global pandemic.

In addition, I composed and recorded keyboard tracks for Damnation Plan’s album Reality Illusion (2017), and returned for their 2023 release The New Horizon, contributing keyboard work on one track. I also recorded keyboards for four songs on Circus of Rock’s debut album (Come One, Come All, 2021) and co-composed one track on the follow-up album (Lost Behind the Mask, 2022).

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it changed everything. Live music stopped, King Company quietly faded into hiatus, and shortly after that my long-standing career in the musical instrument industry came to an unexpected end. Faced with the need to rebuild, I pivoted into the IT field, focusing on Salesforce CRM solutions. Today, I work as a technology consultant, designing and configuring CRM systems in collaboration with business clients to support their digital transformation. Alongside working full-time, I'm also pursuing a master's degree in Digital Business Management to deepen my expertise in the evolving intersection of technology and business.

During this demanding transition, music temporarily took a backseat — but never left my heart.

In 2023, the call of music returned with full force. I joined Circus of Rock as keyboardist for live shows in Finland, performing alongside several singers, including the legendary Mark Boals. What began as a project evolved into a real band—and now our new album is out as of June 30, 2025. Early reviews have been fantastic and can be found here. .Upcoming live shows with Circus of Rock and the launch of my solo project Solar09 mark a powerful new chapter in 2025.

Now, with new strength and new perspectives, I am back. 
​The passion for music that began at five years old has found its next horizon.

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For more on my current bands and solo work, visit the Bands & Projects page or follow along on X, Facebook and Instagram.

​updated 15.7.2025