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Brendan McGrath

Brendan McGrath is a professional pianist, composer, and teacher from Amiskwaciwâskahikan, so- called Edmonton, Alberta, on Treaty 6 territory. As a player McGrath focuses on improvisation, primarily performing and recording as a solo improvising pianist, leader of a jazz piano trio, and interpreter of J.S. Bach. McGrath sees iconoclasm as a way to honour tradition, and strives to record and perform challenging interpretations of classical works, Jazz standards, and contemporary pieces.

McGrath earned his BMus from MacEwan University in Jazz and Pop Performance in 2017, studying with musicians like Chris Andrew, Kent Sangster, and Jim Head. McGrath is currently completing his MMus in classical piano performance, having studied piano under Dr. Patricia Tao. Currently McGrath is studying piano under Dr. Viktoria Reiswich-Dapp, and studying composition under Dr. Mark Hannesson.

As a pop and Rock keyboardist, McGrath performs as a member of the Peddletones, plays with Eamon McGrath, Justine Vandergrift, Aladean Kheroufi, and Calvin Love.

Awards

TD Ottawa Jazz Festival Award 2017

Joel Jeschke: Time & Place

Read "Time & Place" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
January 5, 2025

Joel Jeschke, a versatile Canadian drummer from Edmonton, Alberta, has made a name for himself across multiple genres, from rock to jazz. Having performed and recorded with numerous artists including rock bands like Royal Tusk and Whale and the Wolf as well as modern jazz artists such as Aretha Tillotson and the Stephanie Urquhart Quartet, Jeschke now turns his attention to his debut album as a composer and bandleader, Time & Place. This album proves he is not just another ...

Primary Instrument

Piano

Location

Edmonton

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

I currently teach jazz and classical piano online, teaching any students from absolute beginners to advanced players. I specialize in helping students access textures in free improvisation, and technical teaching. I have a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Piano Performance, and I'm currently completing a Master's degree in Classical Piano Performance. My rates are currently $60 CAD per hour.