Brian is the owner and operator of Encore Music Studios, and an instructor of Voice, Piano, and Organ. He has made it his mission to make quality and compassionate music education accessible for all people wo walk through the door of Encore. He is a native of central and southern Illinois, holding a Bachelor of Music degree in Keyboard Performance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Master of Arts degree in Liturgical Music with an emphasis in Voice Performance from St. John's University in Collegeville, MN. He is Organist and Pianist at The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Accompanist of the dementia-friendly community choir, The Victory Chorus, and is Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Borealis Chamber Artists.