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With an early start learning to play the piano
at age four, New Jersey's up-and-coming music
entertainer NGXB and his infectious talent
have amassed over a million fans across social
media. A pianist/entertainer, arranger, and
content creator who possesses a personality
that cannot be accurately depicted by words
on a page, it is easy to see what makes the
Garden State native the next big thing in
musical entertainment.
NGXB—a stage name that is an acronym of his
full name, Nicholas George Xavier Blum—
began his musical journey by studying piano
under his father, George. Over the years, NGXB
continued to learn under several other piano
teachers, including his professors at the now-
defunct University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
However, his professors aren't the only ones
who have inspired his creative genius, as
classical composers have additionally helped
fine-tune his niche.
"My favorite composer of all time is Franz
Liszt," NGXB explained. "Combining his
showmanship with his virtuosic playing style,
he was considered the very first 'rockstar.' I am
heavily inspired by his playing style, which is
why I make my arrangements very involved."
And very involved they are. Perusing NGXB's
TikTok account (@NGXB) shows complex and
enthusiastic arrangements of songs such as
Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin Down,"
Aerosmith's "Dream On," and even "Round and
Round" by Jeong Geun and Dr. Lee Soo-In
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