Biography

Sam Blizzard is an award-winning professional pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Sam's musical journey began about fifteen years ago, when he started to work towards perfecting his skills as a pianist, specifically in the area of classical piano. He was awarded many accolades through numerous competitions every year, and his competitive nature proved to bring him to the top of his competition. After spending several years working to become a better classical pianist, Sam began to gain experience in other styles of music, primarily in jazz. He played in several different jazz groups for about four years, taking him to several recognizable places in the greater Houston, Texas area. After spending years growing in both the classical and jazz genres, Sam made the decision to move to Nashville, TN and study Commercial Piano at Belmont University. He joined Belmont's Jazz Band I, Jazzmin (vocal jazz group), and other ensembles at the school, as well as playing weekly for Chapel services and tracking for sessions on a consistent basis. He has received highly advanced instruction from professors who have vast experience in the industry in many different styles of music.

 

These days, Sam continues to grow in his experience in musical styles such as jazz, contemporary Christian, country, R&B, and funk, among others. He plays for churches every week in the greater Nashville area, in addition to spending time working with songwriters playing at venues in Nashville. He has also played at several locations on Broadway and other venues around Nashville, such as Nissan Stadium, The Well Coffeehouse and the Mockingbird Theater.

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Family and faith are of upmost importance to Sam, and it is not uncommon to see Sam finding opportunities to connect with others on a spiritual level. He is a firm believer in the power of music to help in the spiritual journeys of others, and this belief is one main reason he thoroughly enjoys playing at churches and Chapel every week. When Sam is not performing, rehearsing for an upcoming show, or building more relationships with those around him, it is not uncommon to find Sam looking for opportunities to explore new areas in the Nashville area!