Brent Reeves

Brent Reeves is a Lecturer in Piano at the School of the Arts, Samford University, where he teaches class piano and serves as an accompanist for undergraduate and graduate vocalists and instrumentalists. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, he also operates a private piano studio and contributes to church music ministries.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Music (summa cum laude), Samford University
  • Master of Music, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, The University of Alabama

Research & Professional Roles: Dr. Reeves’ work centers on piano pedagogy, vocal/instrumental accompaniment, and music education. He has held a teaching assistantship at The University of Alabama and studied piano under notable mentors including Melinda Brooks and Amanda Penick.

Professional Affiliations & Achievements: He actively participates in music associations such as the

• Music Teachers National Association
• Alabama Music Teachers Association (former president)
• Birmingham Metro Music Forum (former president)
• Birmingham Music Teachers Association

Additionally, he served as staff accompanist for the Blount-Slawson Young Artist Concerto Competition for 20 years.

Church Involvement: At Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama, Dr. Reeves works as a staff accompanist and arranger, performing on piano and organ and composing music for worship services.