James E. Weaver

With more than 25 years of experience in music education, James E. Weaver has developed a deep expertise as a pianist and educator across various institutions, teaching students ranging from preschool-aged children to adults. He served as a piano instructor at the Bringe School of Music from 2001 to 2023 and was a Lifelong Learning Class piano instructor at Saint Petersburg College for 12 years. In addition, he has been an adjunct piano instructor at John Hopkins Middle School from 2015 to 2022 and designed the music curriculum for Infinite Potential Learning Academy in 2023.

Currently, Mr. Weaver teaches at Creative Keys Music School, where he has been since 2022. Beyond teaching, he is also an accomplished composer. His work includes “Three Serene Pieces for a Contemplative Heart” and he has spent several years as a composer-in-residence at the Galaxy Center for the Arts. With more than two decades of experience as a piano accompanist, he also leads his own business, James Weaver Piano Education and Accompaniment.

Mr. Weaver founded Act One Arts Initiative, a nonprofit organization that supports artistic talent by providing scholarships and musical instruments. Since 2000, he has also served as the Associate Music Director at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seminole, Florida. His passion for music was nurtured from a young age by his first piano instructor, Rosemary Paulsen Bossom, who mentored him throughout his formative years. By the age of 16, he was already teaching her other students when she was unavailable. He pursued his Associate of Art in music and education at St. Petersburg College and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in human development, focusing on psychology and education, from Eckerd College in 2016. Looking ahead, he plans to continue his education by pursuing a master’s degree in social work or clinical counseling, with aspirations toward entrepreneurship.