Brock Chart
Brock Chart is a composer, piano studio owner, and entrepreneur based in
Lawrence, Kansas, whose work that sits at the intersection of creativity, pedagogy, and innovation in music education. Through his compositions, teaching, and publishing ventures, Brock has become a leading voice in reimagining how contemporary music can be made accessible, engaging, and—most of all—fun for both piano students and teachers alike.
In recognition of his creative and innovative contributions to music education, Brock was the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Stecher & Horowitz Power of Innovation Award. He has also been honored as the 2025 Commissioned Composer by the Kansas Music Teachers Association and the 2022 Composer of the Year by the Kansas Federation of Music Clubs.
Founded in 2020, My-Melodies Publishing has grown from writing music for Brock’s own private students into an internationally known educational music
publisher. Brock’s compositions can be heard around the world and are used in
several international piano syllabuses, including the National Federation of Music Clubs Bulletin and Conservatory Canada’s Mosaics Piano Repertoire publication, among others. The company has released eight books, six of which feature original compositions in Brock’s educational five-finger piano series,
including Five-Finger Jazz!, Five-Finger Pop!, and Five-Finger Rock! (Books 1
and 2 of each). The publications have received national praise in American Music Teacher, Piano Magazine, and a wide range of pedagogy blogs, podcasts, and educational platforms devoted to contemporary music teaching.
In addition to his work in music education, Brock maintains an active career as a composer for film and visual media. He recently composed the score for the feature-length dark comedy $POSITIONS by Chicago filmmaker Brandon Daley, which premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival. His earlier work includes a short film for the Museum of Modern Art that aired on the BBC, along with short comedies by Daley screened at the Slamdance Film Festival, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.
A proud alumnus of the University of Kansas, Brock holds a Master of Music in
composition. During his time at KU, he received two DownBeat Student Music Awards for jazz composition in both large-ensemble and small-group writing
categories for his works Down to the Wire and Northern Lights.
Brock believes that when students enjoy the music they’re learning and have fun
during lessons, it can lead to a lifelong passion for music. Outside of music, he
enjoys cooking, eating tacos, and spending time with his wife, Dominique, and their two dogs, Howard and Martinelli.