Charleston Academy of Music

Ralph Blanco
Ralph Blanco was born in Miami, Florida and has performed several recitals all over South Florida.
          
Ralph continued his musical studies at the Blair School of Music of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, on a full scholarship, studying under the internationally acclaimed pianist Craig Nies. Ralph has performed several recitals in Nashville including a variety of chamber music concerts.  He has participated in Master Classes with Emanuel Ax, Menahem Pressler, and Gilbert Kalish. In 2005, he was part of the national finalist chamber group in the MTNA Chamber Music Competition in Seattle, WA.  

Shortly after graduating, Ralph remained at Vanderbilt University to work as a piano teacher for pre-college students and a professor's assistant for music literature courses.  He is also the current Executive Director for the International Piano Series at the College of Charleston .