‘BBG’
BRIAN BATCHELOR-GLADER (aka, ‘BBG’) IS ONE OF CINCINNATI’S PREMIER KEYBOARD PLAYERS. THIS AWARD-WINNING PERFORMER PLAYS WITH SOME OF THE TOP BANDS IN CINCINNATI AND TOURS AROUND THE WORLD. IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING, BBG TEACHES PIANO AT THE CINCINNATI MUSIC ACADEMY. PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LESSONS, BOOKING A GIG WITH ONE OF HIS MANY BANDS, OR FOR PRODUCTION AND SESSION WORK.
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Music Lessons
Not only is Brian one of Cincinnati’s & the tri-state area’s top session and live piano players; he has also been teaching piano for over 20 years. Furthermore, BBG has decades of live performance, theater, and touring experience. He is eager to share his experience & knowledge with aspiring pupils. Brian teaches M-TH and is available to teach all ages and levels of experience.
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BBG’s Influences
BBG’s musical influences range from Miles Davis to Led Zeppelin . He is inspired by jazz pianists Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and classical pianist Glenn Gould. His various influences come out in all of his projects from Old Green Eyes to Floyd and The Walkmen. Any of his projects can play any type of event and he can train any type of player.
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.”
—Ludwig van Beethoven
People Are Talking About BBG
“Brian is one of the most stylistically versatile pianists in the area. His musicianship is strong and he is always learning and developing his skills. I am proud to list him among my former students.“
Phil DeGreg
Professor of Jazz Studies | University of Cincinnati (CCM)
“I’ve worked with Brian as a musician and music instructor since the early 2000s. As a performer, Brian is always impressive, tasteful, and diverse. We’ve had many fun gigs together! Brian is also a talented piano instructor. He can teach any style and is devoted to the success of his students..”
JOEL GREENBERG
Joel Greenberg | Owner & Instructor | Cincinnati Music Academy