Anthony Belfiglio is a world-class pianist, educator, clinician, and composer with a passion for improvisation, enchanting melodies, and rhythmic experimentation.  Originally from Philadelphia, Anthony found himself creating his own melodies after just his first piano lesson at the age of five.  Now a veteran performer, Anthony is equally comfortable as soloist, accompanist, bandleader, or sideman.

Anthony is Associate Professor of Music at Belmont University in Nashville, where he teaches various music courses and also directs the Belmont Faculty Jazz Group. His educational credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami, and degrees in classical and jazz piano from Temple University.  He has authored three books: Fundamental Rhythmic Characteristics of Straight Ahead Jazz (his dissertation), Kenny Kirkland Solo Transcriptions, and Chord and Scale Structures for the Contemporary Musician.

Drawing from such genres as jazz, funk, rock, classical, Latin, and gospel, Anthony views music and the piano as being “like puzzles with endless possibilities."  Describing music as “the only thing [he] ever wanted to do,” Anthony uses his diverse musical interests and background to explore new musical territory and reach and inspire new audiences. He can be heard regularly performing at various local venues in Nashville as well as concerts at Belmont University.