‘BBG’
BRIAN BATCHELOR-GLADER (KNOWN AS “BBG”) IS ONE OF THE PREMIER, AWARD-WINNING KEYBOARDISTS AND PIANISTS IN CINCINNATI AND THE TRI-STATE AREA. HE PERFORMS WITH ALL THE TOP-TIER LOCAL BANDS & MUSICIANS AND TOURS (INTER)NATIONALLY WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES AND ACTS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION TO HIS BUSY TOURING AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE, BBG SHARES HIS EXPERTISE AS AN INSTRUCTOR AT THE CINCINNATI MUSIC ACADEMY AS WELL AS BRINGING FESTIVE CHEER TO THE TRI-STATE REGION DURING THE HOLIDAYS AS THE LOCAL CELEBRITY “KEYTAR SANTA.”
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NOT ONLY IS BRIAN ONE OF THE TRI-STATE AREA’S TOP SESSION AND LIVE PIANISTS, BUT HE HAS ALSO TAUGHT MUSIC THEORY AND PIANO FOR OVER 20 YEARS. OVER THE DECADES, BBG HAS ACCUMULATED VAST EXPERIENCE IN LIVE PERFORMANCE, THEATER, AND TOURING. HE IS EAGER TO SHARE THIS KNOWLEDGE WITH ASPIRING STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WHO ARE JUST AS EAGER TO LEARN.
BRIAN TEACHES MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AT THE CINCINNATI MUSIC ACADEMY LOCATED IN SILVERTON, OH.
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BBG’s Influences
BBG’S MUSICAL INFLUENCES RANGE FROM MILES DAVIS TO LED ZEPPELIN AND EVERY GENRE AND MUSICIAN IN BETWEEN. HE IS INSPIRED BY JAZZ PIANISTS OSCAR PETERSON, HERBIE HANCOCK, TOM WAITS, AND CHICK COREA, AS WELL AS CLASSICAL PIANIST GLENN GOULD. HIS DIVERSE INFLUENCES COME OUT IN ALL OF HIS PROJECTS, FROM OLD GREEN EYES TO FLOYD AND THE WALKMEN. ALL OF HIS PROJECTS CAN PERFORM AT ANY EVENT, ANYWHERE, AND BBG CAN TRAIN ANY LEVEL PIANO 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