John Gilmour

Piano Faculty
Piano Faculty

Pianist John Gilmour is active as a chamber musician, collaborative pianist, and educator. For five years, he served on the accompanying staff at Scripps College, where he regularly performed alongside music faculty, coached vocal students, and accompanied the choirs.

John holds a master’s degree in collaborative piano from the University of California, Irvine, where he was a fellowship student of Nina Scolnik. He studied extensively with Susan Nowicki and is a graduate of Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. He has performed in masterclasses with Nelita True, Graham Johnson, Martin Katz, and Olivier Godin.

A dedicated educator, John embraces a holistic, fully embodied approach that enables students to uncover and nurture their innate musicality. He has a special interest in guiding students to develop a healthy technique and build a strong musical foundation. John has taught piano and coached chamber music at Colburn since 2023. He is a member of MTNA, MTAC, and the Dalcroze Society of America.