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Saxophonist, keyboardist, composer/arranger, recording artist, and educator, Jon Blanck graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies. His career as a performer has spanned many genres, from recording jazz with artists like Peter Bernstein and the Verve Jazz Ensemble to funking it up on stage with Rico Lewis, P-Funk All Stars and S.O.N.S. of Funk. From classical music with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra to dance music with Charisma, Jon is always exploring a new genre of music.
Jon's arrangements have been played by artists and organizations such as the Apollo Theater, Joan Jett, Stevie Wonder, PBS, Joe Perry, Tye Tribbet, and Michael J. Fox. His arrangements have also appeared on networks such as ABC, NBC, PBS, ESPN2 and FOX. Education has always been a passion for Jon. He has over 20 years of private and group instruction experience, teaching lessons in saxophone, piano, music theory and arranging, music technology, improvisation, and studio composition. He has taught clinics and masterclasses in schools such as Western CT State University and K-12 schools across CT, MA, and NY. As a recording artist, Jon has appeared on over 40 albums. The albums he has produced, recorded and composed/arranged with the Verve Jazz Ensemble have reached #1, #5, #6 and #8 on the jazz radio play charts for the USA. |
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
- Private and group instruction located at my home studio in Seymour, Ct
- All ages and skill levels are welcome
- Instrumental lessons in: Saxophone, Piano/Keyboards, Flute, Clarinet
- Youth band coaching and performance opportunities
- Group Improv/Theory Clinics, Jam Sessions
- Improvisation, music theory, and composition/arranging for ALL INSTRUMENTS
- Production lesson available covering Song Writing, Recording, Keyboard Programming and Music Technology
- Score and chart writing with Sibelius notation software
- Skype/Video Chat lessons are available
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EDUCATION + TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Western Connecticut State University, 2005
- Clinics and masterclasses in schools and universities in CT, MA, and NY
- 25+ years private lessons teaching experience
- Former clinician with Helen Armstrong Students’ Music Enrichment Program
- Article published in Downbeat Magazine (March 2019)
PERFORMANCE + RECORDING
- Recorded on over 40 albums with artists/networks such as Verve Jazz Ensemble, PBS, Peter Bernstein, Sandoval Band, Sons Of F.U.N.K.
- Performance career has spanned many genres...
- Big stage funk festivals across the USA with Rico Lewis, P-Funk Allstars and Sons of F.U.N.K.
- Orchestral performances with the New Haven and Ridgefield Symphonies
- Jazz performances throughout New England
- Blues/Rock/Funk with Sandoval Band and Jen Durkin and the Business
- Music Director/Composer/Arranger/Saxophonist for the chart topping Verve Jazz Ensemble
- 4 albums have hit top 10 on the radio play charts for USA
- "Connect The Dots" #1 2018, "East End Sojourn" #8 2016, "It's About Time" #5 2013, "Night Mode" #6 2019
- Proud wedding band warrior with Charisma Dance Band, New York Edge Orchestra, Mike Omara
COMPOSE/ARRANGE
- Arranged music for artists such as Randy Brecker, Joe Perry, Joan Jett, Stevie Wonder
- Arrangements have appeared on networks such as ABC, NBC, PBS, ESPN2, FOX and played at the Apollo Theater
- Arranged for the popular TV show "I Can See Your Voice" for the FOX network
- Custom sheet music, transcription, horn, and band arrangements available
- Composition and arranging guidance available
- Private and group instruction located at my home studio in Seymour, Ct
- All ages and skill levels are welcome
- Instrumental lessons in: Saxophone, Piano/Keyboards, Flute, Clarinet
- Youth band coaching and performance opportunities
- Group Improv/Theory Clinics, Jam Sessions
- Improvisation, music theory, and composition/arranging for ALL INSTRUMENTS
- Production lesson available covering Song Writing, Recording, Keyboard Programming and Music Technology
- Score and chart writing with Sibelius notation software
- Skype/Video Chat lessons are available
CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON LESSONS
CONTACT ME TO SIGN UP FOR LESSONS
EDUCATION + TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Western Connecticut State University, 2005
- Clinics and masterclasses in schools and universities in CT, MA, and NY
- 25+ years private lessons teaching experience
- Former clinician with Helen Armstrong Students’ Music Enrichment Program
- Article published in Downbeat Magazine (March 2019)
PERFORMANCE + RECORDING
- Recorded on over 40 albums with artists/networks such as Verve Jazz Ensemble, PBS, Peter Bernstein, Sandoval Band, Sons Of F.U.N.K.
- Performance career has spanned many genres...
- Big stage funk festivals across the USA with Rico Lewis, P-Funk Allstars and Sons of F.U.N.K.
- Orchestral performances with the New Haven and Ridgefield Symphonies
- Jazz performances throughout New England
- Blues/Rock/Funk with Sandoval Band and Jen Durkin and the Business
- Music Director/Composer/Arranger/Saxophonist for the chart topping Verve Jazz Ensemble
- 4 albums have hit top 10 on the radio play charts for USA
- "Connect The Dots" #1 2018, "East End Sojourn" #8 2016, "It's About Time" #5 2013, "Night Mode" #6 2019
- Proud wedding band warrior with Charisma Dance Band, New York Edge Orchestra, Mike Omara
COMPOSE/ARRANGE
- Arranged music for artists such as Randy Brecker, Joe Perry, Joan Jett, Stevie Wonder
- Arrangements have appeared on networks such as ABC, NBC, PBS, ESPN2, FOX and played at the Apollo Theater
- Arranged for the popular TV show "I Can See Your Voice" for the FOX network
- Custom sheet music, transcription, horn, and band arrangements available
- Composition and arranging guidance available