Face The Music
Jon Bates is an experienced music professional with a diverse background in entertainment, music production, and organizational consulting. Since 1985, Jon has led THE JON BATES BAND, known for delivering premium entertainment for corporate parties and upscale events with a wide-ranging musical repertoire. Additionally, Jon has contributed to Face The Music as a musician and team building coach since 2008, emphasizing the impactful integration of music in program design. Prior roles include technical work at Percussion Power (1988-2008) and significant leadership as VP of Operations and Chief Engineer at Chiaroscuro Records (1977-2008). Jon Bates holds a BS in Communications from Boston University and has studied at Berklee College of Music.
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Face The Music
Through interactive songwriting, musical competitions, live performances and much more, our programs bring teams together, transform the way people think, and inspire positive change. Join our client list that includes: AT&T, 3M, Pfizer, General Mills, Kaiser Permanente, eBay, Panasonic, JPMorganChase, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Daimler, Microsoft, Allstate, Bank of America, Blue Shield of California, Target, Northrop Grumman, AstraZeneca, and Wells Fargo. Visit us at: facethemusicblues.com What's your challenge? An example from our operating manual: Challenge: Leadership Development program needs team building event to support their growth objectives with experiential learning Possible Causes: Accelerated business growth creating demands for future leaders Actions: 1) Bring in FTM's Rock the House program- An interactive songwriting event featuring a 6-piece band 2) Rehearse executives to open the program with a custom song Outcome: "Great event, Great team. The event was not only great fun but it also helped recap and embed the message, insights, and learning from the training, and anchor them for applying back on the job.”