You might be wondering: What exactly is Ensemble Block—and what do we do?
Let’s start with a simple answer:
At our core, Ensemble Block is a creative studio and educational platform rooted in the arts. Our co-founders bring deep experience across music education, technology, and media—but one thing they share is a background in marching band, Drum Corps International (DCI), and Winter Guard International (WGI).
The name “ensemble block” refers to the rehearsal time when every section—brass, woodwinds, percussion, color guard—comes together to refine the show as a whole. It’s a moment of unity, focus, and progress. It’s the payoff after a long day or week of blood, sweat, and tears.
That spirit is what drives everything we do.
We’ve long imagined what’s possible at the intersection of arts, education, and media—and Ensemble Block is the result of that vision. Our mission is to support both individual musicians and institutions with tools that are modern, meaningful, and built for today’s learners.
Listen: Eric Carraway on Bridging Music & Technology w/ percuss.io (Ep. 007)
Our Flagship Offering: Learning Portals
Our learning portals feature high-quality, beautifully produced video lessons and reference recordings designed to inspire and instruct. Every video is enhanced with interactive features like:
- Scrolling music notation that syncs in real time
- Looping and slow-down tools to focus on key passages
- Thoughtfully sequenced lessons to guide both beginners and advanced students
Whether you’re an individual looking to grow your skills or an institution in need of a custom video library tailored to your ensemble, we can help.
Additional Services We Offer
We also support artists, educators, and organizations through:
- Video editing and production
- Music transcription and synchronized notation
- Education and media consulting
- Marketing and social media strategy
Want to learn more or explore how we can work together?
We invite you to explore the rest of our site or get in touch to schedule a conversation.