Piano Teacher in Winter Springs, Florida
Instrument: Piano
Location: Winter Springs, Florida, United States
Studio: The Blakemore School of Music
Education: Master’s Degree in Piano Pedagogy, Florida State University
Education: Bachelor of Science in Music, Clearwater Christian College
Professional Work: Collaborative Pianist, University of Central Florida
Previous Teaching: Valencia College, Reformation Bible, Orlando Music Institute & Clearwater Christian College
Professional Membership: Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)
About Ryan Blakemore
Ryan Blakemore is an active performer, accompanist, and teacher both at the collegiate and pre-college levels. He graduated from Florida State University earning his Master’s degree in Piano Pedagogy under Dr. Vicki McArthur and studying piano with Dr. Joshua Pifer and Dr. David Kalhous. Prior to his studies at FSU, Ryan completed a Bachelor of Science in Music at Clearwater Christian College where he studied piano with Dr. Craig Ralston and also extensively accompanied singers, instrumentalists, and musical theater productions.
Following his graduation from FSU, Ryan enrolled at the University of South Carolina, studying pedagogy with Dr. Scott Price and piano with Dr. Charles Fugo. While at USC, he taught class piano as a graduate teaching assistant, presented a poster session at the 2012 SC State Music Teachers’ Convention, accompanied the University Chorus under the direction of Dr. Alicia Walker, and also accompanied undergraduate vocal auditions.
In addition to teaching, Ryan also composes and arranges music inspired and commissioned by BSM students and creates content for the BSM YouTube channel. His compositions may be viewed on YouTube.
In 2020 Ryan began another YouTube channel dedicated to helping singers learn the fundamentals of music and how to practice and sing their art songs. Inspired by his time teaching class piano to undergraduate students, Ryan created an online course teaching all the skills necessary to prepare for or test out of undergraduate class piano 1. The course contains over 8 hours of video lessons and printable materials. Additionally, Ryan has created an online course helping singers learn the Italian Art Song Caro Mio Ben, in collaboration with Dr. Jeremy Hunt from the University of Central Florida.
Aside from maintaining his private studio at The Blakemore School of Music, Ryan currently performs as a collaborative pianist at the University of Central Florida, accompanying vocal lessons and recitals and coaching the undergraduate voice majors on diction and interpretation.
Ryan has also taught on faculty at Valencia College, Reformation Bible, Orlando Music Institute and Clearwater Christian College. Ryan also enjoys serving as worship pianist at Orlando Grace Church and is an active member in MTNA.
Charleston International Music Competition Teacher Partner
Ryan Blakemore is featured in the official Charleston International Music Competition Teacher Directory as part of the CIMC Teacher Partner Program.