Jeffrey Bianchi

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About

A native of Williamson, New York, Jeff began performing at weddings and cafes while still in his teens. The uniqueness of the classical guitar coupled with his professionalism enabled him to stay working over the years. As his skills grew, he gave full concerts throughout Western New York. His hard work earned him performances at the Rantucci International Guitar Festival as well as the nationally recognized Ithaca Guitar Festival.

Jeff began his solo career in 2009, touring throughout Georgia and playing in places such as Savannah, Tybee Island, Toccoa, Richmond, Duluth, and Hartwell. Large, enthusiastic crowds were the norm at these events. These positive reactions together gave him a goal to take his music to a much wider audience.

In February of 2010, Jeff undertook his first large scale solo tour. Making stops in Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, he gave concerts for audiences as large as 600 people. The overwhelming success of this tour enabled him to expand his solo career to a national level.

Jeff continued his success in 2011 with performances in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. The 2012 - 2013 concert seasons marked a milestone in his career as he expanded his performances to opposite sides of the country. Concerts were given in Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Ohio and most of the South East.

Over the course of his 2014 -2024 performing seasons, Jeff continued to build upon the momentum of the previous years. He performed to many “standing room only” audiences around the country as well as sold out performances in Georgia and Alabama.

Jeff studied at the State University of New York at Fredonia under James Piorkowski. His time is devoted solely to his music.

Teaching Style

Grade appropriate repertoire, musicianship, and technique are emphasized during lessons.

Music is supposed to be fun! When focusing on these three areas in earnest, a lifetime of musical enjoyment on the classical guitar is accessible to all students.

Curriculum

Teaching methods, texts, and repertoire vary based on the student's individual needs.

Credentials & Affiliations

Education

1998-2002: State University of New York at Fredonia. Fredonia, New York. Classical guitar studies under James Piorkowski. B.A. in Music Performance.

1996-1998: Hochstein School of Music. Rochester, New York. Classical guitar studies under Petar Kodzas.

Teaching Experience

2021- Present: Private home classical guitar lessons.

2016-2017: Friendship Christian School. Suwanee, Georgia Taught Private Lessons on the classical guitar.

2002-2005: Greater Atlanta Music Academy. Marietta, Georgia. Taught private lessons on the classical, electric and acoustic guitars.

2001-2002: State University of New York at Fredonia. Fredonia, New York. Taught private lessons on the classical guitar to non music majors.

Non Music Teaching Experienced

2018- Present: VIPKid. Beijing, China. Taught private online English lessons to children in mainland China, ages 4-16.

Performance Experience

4/07- Present: Concert artist. Public and private concerts on the classical guitar. Venues include concert halls, cultural centers and libraries.

Notable venues include:

Kennedy - Douglas Center for the Arts (Florence, Alabama).
J.P. Vaughn Hall (Montello, Wisconsin).
Snake River Heritage Center (Weiser, Idaho).
Doss Heritage Center (Weatherford, Texas).
Southern Cultural Heritage Center (Vicksburg, Mississippi).
Bay St. Louis Little Theater (Bay St. Louis, Mississippi).
Owatonna Arts Center (Owatonna, Minnesota).
Monogalia Arts Center (Morgantown West Virginia).
Scott County Arts and Cultural Center (Georgetown, Kentucky).
Live Oak Public Library System (Savannah, Georgia

3/13- 1/19: The Answer Band (Atlanta, Georgia).

Nationally performing 10 piece Rhythm and Blues act. Hired as lead guitarist. Performing for weddings and corporate functions.

12/06- 3/12: SCF Entertainment (Atlanta, Georgia). Regional tribute acts performing music from the 1970's - 2000's. Hired as lead guitarist. Venues included clubs and private events.

7/05-10/06: Young Guns (Nashville, Tennessee). Nationally touring Country / Southern Rock act. Hired as lead guitarist. Venues included clubs and dance halls.

1/00-5/02: Fredonia Guitar Quartet (Fredonia, New York). Select membership ensemble which performed a technically difficult level of repertoire. Performed throughout Western New York in a variety of settings.

Awards and Affiliations