JP Schlegelmilch is a Brooklyn-based pianist, accordionist and composer. Born in New Hampshire, JP began instruction in classical piano at age 6 and went on to study music at Berklee College of Music and SUNY Purchase. JP moved to Brooklyn in 2006, being drawn to the vibrant music scene in New York City which offered an environment where he could pursue his many different musical interests. JP has studied jazz and improvisation with Fred Hersch, Ralph Alessi, and Marc Helias. He is currently studying classical piano with Sophia Rosoff and harmony and counterpoint with Paul Caputo.

In addition to his own groups, JP has performed with renowned improvisors such as Tim Berne and Oscar Noriega. JP also frequently plays with rock bands and has toured the country with the chamber-pop group The Silent League, and the indie rock singer Abby Payne.

In each musical project JP seeks to synthesize his diverse musical interests, creating a personal and non-genre-specific music. He strives to continually enrich his musical language through studying various musical traditions including jazz, experimental music, classical music, and folk music from around the world.