Who is JB?
JB's House of Music was created by musician and producer, Julian Baker,
(aka JB). For over 20 years, Julian has been providing band workshops and
lessons on piano and guitar to students of all ages.
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Born in the UK, Julian grew up around music as a child, learning the piano at an early age followed by the trombone. In his teens, he played in the Manchester Youth Orchestra which introduced him to the world of classical symphonic music which had an everlasting effect on him.​
"I grew up with classical music in my life. I remember getting a cassette (remember those?)
of famous classical music from my parents for my 9th birthday. It had a lasting effect on me and now I hear the influence of classical music in all the music I make, whatever the style."​
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JB graduated Leeds College of Music with a bachelor's degree in jazz, and worked in London for our years honing his recording and keyboards skills. In1989 he came to New York City and began a 15 year career in the music industry. He recorded and produced for record and publishing companies, attending music industry conventions all over the world, procured equipment for tours and produced artists in his own studio. In 2014 he received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for a track he co-produced for Beats Planet with DJ/producer, Naydee Polanco.
In 2001 Julian moved upstate to the Hudson Valley in New York to raise his son and begin a quieter life outside the city. He spent 15 years teaching a variety of music history and appreciation classes at a college and began teaching piano and guitar privately. ​
Over the last three years Julian has been composing pieces for solo piano which will be featured on his upcoming album "Moments". The album will arrive on the streaming platforms on June 27, 2025.
His music is also available on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JSBaker
Julian continues to teach and work alongside other musicians and arts organizations in the area, bringing the joy and beauty of making music to everyone.​
“I believe it is never too late to start learning an instrument. There is so much beautiful music to play. It is a way to express oneself. It is emotional. Music is a physical and spiritual connection with oneself, taking you on a journey through emotional expression. Music is, and always will be, an important part of life.”