Blake has always always been fascinated by the intricacies of the life sciences and music, and aims to convey this appreciation through their scientific research, art, and teaching. After completing a B.A. in biology and a B.M. in cello performance at Oberlin Conservatory, Blake went on to lead various soil ecology research projects as a research fellow at the Keiser Soil Ecology Lab at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where they co-authored multiple peer-reviewed research articles. Their research projects range from using phosphorus-accumulating microrganisms to transform polluting chemicals into a nutrient-rich fertilizer, to assessing the impact of land-use history on carbon cycling in restored farmlands.

Musically, Blake specializes in baroque improvisation, combining unique instruments like the viola da gamba and baroque cello with forward-thinking harmonic ideas drawn from the 20th-century to create a compositional style wholly their own. Their compositions are also inspired by their scientific research (check out Nitrogen Mineralization from their new album!), whereby chemical reactions inspire chord progressions and insect sounds become part of the music. They aim to teach their unique approach to music-making to the next generation of musicians so that more people can learn to express themselves beyond the confines of traditional classical music pedagogy. Blake is currently living in the Netherlands while pursuing a Masters of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of the Hague.