About

Brendan Doshi seeks truth through musical expression, unearthing new sonic possibilities with curiosity and integrity. His musical journey began with intensive study under Mary Sauer, former pianist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and jazz educator Alan Swain. Brendan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, receiving a Downbeat Magazine Award for composition and graduating with honors.

Brendan embarked on a dynamic post-education career in Los Angeles, where he delved into the world of film scoring through a transformative internship at Hans Zimmer's studio. During this time, he also worked as a collaborative pianist at the Walt Disney Company. He performed with renowned jazz musicians like Gordon Goodwin, Peter Erskine, John Clayton, and Brian Culbertson. This journey led him to Brazil, where a year as a Fulbright Scholar fueled his research into South American music.

Returning to the United States, Brendan continues to expand his musical vision through performance, education, composition, and production. He is a Steinway certified teaching-artist and currently serves as the full-time choir and musical theater pianist at New Trier High School. He has collaborated with The Uniting Voices (formerly the Chicago Children’s Choir) and performed with Chicago artists such as J Ivy, Donald Lawrence, Avery Young, and Human Bloom. With notable national performances at venues like the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, Brendan remains committed to his artistic path through honest creativity and contributions to his musical community.