Blake is originally from Owensboro, Kentucky. Since 2008, Blake has been heavily involved in the marching arts. In 2013, he performed with Music City Drum and Bugle Corps from Nashville, Tennessee. He went on to perform with Spirit of Atlanta in 2014 and 2015 and served as section leader in his last year.
Aside from his performing career, Blake has had the privilege and honor of being a designer, educator, and clinician for both indoor and outdoor ensembles across the country where his clients have earned State Championships, State Finalists, and BOA Regional, Super Regional Class Championships as well as Finalists, BOA Grand National Finalists and WGI Regional & World Championship Finalists. He has worked with groups such as Round Rock High School, Murray High School, Pinecrest Cadence Academy, Reeths-Puffer High School, Pelham High School, Westwood High School, Audio Theater, Rhythmic Force Percussion, and many more. He has served on the visual staff at Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps in 2016, Music City Drum and Bugle Corps in both the 2017 & 2018 seasons, and most recently, with Spirit of Atlanta in 2019.
Blake attended Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky where he studied Graphic Design and Advertising. He currently lives in Leander, Texas with his dog Nia and teaches at Vista Ridge High School, McNeil High School, and Rhythmic Force Percussion.