SEAN LEBITA
Nebraska based Jazz Musician | Collaborative Pianist | Educator
ABOUT ME
Sean Lebita is a collaborative and jazz pianist from Lincoln, NE. Known for his energetic and passion filled performances, he is a highly sought after musician all across Nebraska. He has performed in Lincoln’s coveted venue, the Lied Center, as well as made appearances with the Omaha Symphony. Sean’s diverse set of skills allow him to be a classical and jazz pianist, accompanist, and chamber musician. Sean graduated magna cum laude with a BM in Piano Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying under Dr. Paul Barnes. While there, he won the Nebraska MTNA Young Artist competition for piano in 2018. He was also selected for the Glenn Korff School of Music Distinguished Undergraduate Artist/Scholar award in 2021. Currently, Sean leads his own groups, the Sean Lebita Quartet/Quintet. In 2024, the Sean Lebita Quintet recorded his debut album, "Rose Tinted Glasses", a six-track collection of his own composition and arrangements. He also plays keys for the Nebraska Vocal Jazz Project, Bird Watching, Prism Trio, and is an in demand sideman for various musicians and genres around the Nebraska area. Sean was awarded a graduate teaching assistantship in jazz studies at Michigan State University for the 2025-2026 academic year, and will be moving to East Lansing in August.In addition to performing, Sean takes great pride as an educator. He has been teaching for his own private studio since 2019. In 2022-2024, Sean worked at Lincoln Northeast High School as a collaborative pianist and show band director, and frequently taught and assisted the choirs. He was also selected to be a TA for the Brevard Jazz Institute in 2024 and 2025. He also helps clinic high school jazz bands in the Lincoln area, notably being one of the first clinicians with the Ursus Jazz Festival at Standing Bear High School, as well as help with collegiate chamber musician coaching. Sean is currently a member of the Lincoln Music Teachers Association and teaches through their Music Outreach Program, which helps give lessons to children who would be unable to afford them. He also collaborates with many pianists online, giving lectures and masterclasses, along with hosting online recitals.In his free time, Sean is a huge Pokemon nerd, enjoys coffee shops, speedsolves 3x3 Rubik's cubes (he averages 12 seconds), and plays card games. His favorite band is Jukebox the Ghost, and he loves the color pink.
MUSIC
My first online release featuring my own compositions and arrangements as well as my best friends. Links to the music to be more updated as we get closer to release date!
SEAN LEBITA QUARTET/QUINTET
BIRD WATCHING
PRISM TRIO
CLASSICAL
MEDIA
GET IN TOUCH
PERFORMANCES
MAY 2025
5/22 7-10pm | El Proyecto Jazz Jam Session
5/23 5-6:30pm | Duo with Lauren Lynn @ Meadowlark Cafe
5/24 5-8pm | Sean Lebita Quartet @ Red Lion Lounge
5/29 7-10pm | El Proyecto Jazz Jam Session
JUNE 2025
6/23 7-9pm | Sean Lebita Quintet @ Storm Cellar
6/26 7-10pm | El Proyecto Jazz Jam Session
6/28 TBD | Grace Rock Group @ Stories Coffee
6/29 7-10pm | Grace Rock Group @ Red Lion Lounge
JULY 2025
7/3 7-10pm | El Proyecto Jazz Jam Session
7/10 7-10pm | El Proyecto Jazz Jam Session
7/17 7pm | Lied Center Piano Academy Guest Artist Performance with Prism Trio and the Sean Lebita Quintet @ Kimball Recital Hall
7/24 7-10pm | El Proyecto Jazz Jam Session
7/26 7-9pm | Duo w/ Mindi Hadan @ Archives
7/27 7-10pm | Bird Watching Trio @ Red Lion Lounge
7/31 7-10pm | El Proyecto Jazz Jam Session