In Studio with Bryan Lenox, Demarco Johnson & Yamaha

This is exclusive behind the scenes footage of Johnny Keyser singing during his meet and greet with Grammy Award winning producer Bryan Lenox and reps from Yamaha Artists division. The meeting was held in Lenox’s studio (Toby Mac’s facility in Franklin, TN) on March 16, 2012, less than two weeks after Johnny was released from American Idol. Amazingly, this was Johnny’s first time even stepping into a recording studio. During the meeting Lenox asked respected session pianist Demarco Johnson to join Johnny in an impromptu song sampling for the folks from Yamaha in attendance (as seen in this condensed composite clip). Song samples include Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” Stevie Wonder’s “You And I,” Bill Whithers’ “Use Me,” John Legend’s “Ordinary People,” and a full version of Otis Redding’s “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.” As you’ll see in the clip, Johnny and Demarco had never met beforehand, nor had Johnny ever rehearsed or performed several of these songs, just as Demarco had never even played most of them. All of which underscores the extraordinary talent these two men have. In addition to Ben and Amy of Yamaha, the other attendees were John Keyser Sr., Amber Caparas, Anna Burdette, and Wayne Caparas. Please “like” Johnny’s Facebook music page at https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyKeyserMusic to follow his story and support his climb!