NEXT START DATE: July 6, 2026!

Staff

Carma DiCianni

Executive Director


Carma DiCianni is responsible for strategically building, executing, and maintaining our student and alumni programs, oversees the creation/implementation of communication and marketing materials for the school, and has financial responsibility for the Academy. Carma also oversees the management and operations of recruitment, admissions, enrollment and orientation services at The Blackbird Academy.

Carma has been in the education and music industries for over 20 years. In the music industry, she has worked in recording studios, tour management, and as a professional event/concert photographer. Carma has worked with artists/bands including Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, Marty Stuart, Travis Tritt, and many more. Carma has taught at the high school, university, and corporate levels and has degrees in Education, Audio Engineering, and Entertainment Business.

Other team members

  • John McBride

    President, Institutional Director

  • Jeremy Cottrell

    Director of Studio Engineering & Instructor

  • Rich Flora

    Director of Live Sound Engineering & Instructor

  • Lucas Glenney-Tegtmeier

    Studio Engineer / Instructor

  • Lucien Patten

    Studio Engineer / Instructor

  • Blair Gallimore

    Human Resources Director / Account Manager

  • Amber Gray

    Career Services Manager

  • Rolff Zwiep

    Schedule Administrator—The Blackbird Academy / Blackbird Studio Manager