About
About
In 2012, Cullen created an online shop to self-fund his doctoral research on reed cane. In collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Lindner College of Business Centers of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, this broad research endeavor is incorporated as a modular materials-performance test across the manufacturing of musical instrument reeds.
Cullen Blain supports professionals and students with performance-ready products while redefining the artisan manufacturing of musical instrument reeds using evidence-based solutions, including process-driven assessments, a patent-pending materials characterization technique, and environmentally sustainable practices.
Musicians using these products include members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia orchestra, Dayton Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Florida Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, Orchestra Iowa, the United States Military Bands, freelancers in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Tampa, and students from around the country.
Bio
Cullen Blain is an innovative performing musician with a passion for music innovation. Recently relocated to the Bay area, Cullen has performed with the Google Orchestra, Dayton Philharmonic, Cincinnati Chamber Opera, Springfield Symphony, Queen City Opera, Kentucky Symphony, Thomaston Opera House, and Warner Theater productions. Cullen holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts and Masters of Music in Bassoon Performance from the College-Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Central Connecticut State University. He has had notable performances under the direction of Keith Lockhart, Paavo Järvi, alongside The Who and Four Tops. He has had the opportunity to perform with jazz legend Lew Soloff and the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. In addition to performing, Cullen is a 2017 recipient of the UC Fealy Bearcat Bridge Fund, integrating academic research into a tech-based startup.
Contact
Cullen Blain, DMA
San Diego, CA
650-439-0448
Monday - Friday: 2PM - 8PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10AM - 6PM