Ian Blunden is a professional guitarist, educator, and composer based in Detroit, Michigan.

With over a decade of experience as a working musician, Ian has established himself as a versatile presence in the Midwest jazz scene. A graduate of Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Jazz Studies, he combines a deep understanding of the jazz tradition with a modern creative sensibility.

Ian performs regularly at premier venues throughout the region, including Cliff Bells, Dirty Dog Jazz Café, Blue Llama Jazz Club, Fulton Street Collective, Chris' Jazz Cafe, Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge and the Detroit Jazz Festival. He is an active member of the Sean Dobbins Organ Trio and Signal Quartet, and leads his own creative projects under the name Pravda, as well as the Ian Blunden Organ Trio. He has had the privilege of sharing the stage with renowned Detroit artists such as Dwight Adams and Jaribu Shahid.

In addition to his performance schedule, Ian brings eight years of experience to the classroom as a music educator, dedicated to mentoring the next generation of musicians.