Brian Barber

Brian Barber is a Toronto-based freelance musician. With over twenty years of experience performing as a singing guitarist, extensive experience as a music director and theatre performer, and a Masters degree in classical piano, Brian has a highly diverse and extensive musical background. From weddings and corporate events to restaurant patios and backyard concerts, Brian enjoys sharing his love of music with anyone who will listen. He spent two years entertaining international crowds from the piano bar on Australia-based cruise ships, playing fan favourites, requests, and sharing musical stories with the community. Closer to home, he has been involved with several musical productions at the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia and Drayton Entertainment. Beyond his musical skills, Brian is known for his personable, sensitive, and collaborative approach to music-making. He is a highly sought-after session musician among local and global artists working in many genres of music. He has established himself as a reliable and dedicated collaborator among living composers who entrust him to bring their music to life. Whether his task is to add a simple guitar or piano track to an artist’s song, improvise a keyboard solo with a band, or provide background music for a commercial, Brian is excited to be part of the process of bringing new ideas into the world. Brian truly loves performing, recording, and engaging with music in every way he can. He is constantly expanding his repertoire and pushing himself creatively, all with the goal of spreading the joy of music to as many people as possible.