Tom Pieciak (PYEH-chak) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and educator, working across a variety of styles and musical environments. With one foot in jazz and improvised music, and the other in modern folk songwriting, Tom brings an original perspective to his musical endeavors both on the bandstand and in the studio.

Tom has a diverse history of musical experiences, ranging from being a trumpeter in small and large jazz ensembles, to a singer and multi-instrumentalist in indie-rock outfits, to a guitarist in country bands. Tom’s songwriting project “Sleeping Trees” released their first record All in Motion on February 28th, 2025. Defined by lush, layed instrumentals, and lysics surrounding nature and personal experience, Sleeping Trees incorporates elements of indie-folk, rock, country, and improvised music.

As an educator, Tom has had his trumpet students win top prizes at state solo competitions and has worked with students ranging from preschool to retired adults on jazz, classical, and pop music. He also works in radio, supporting production and guest hosting for WFIU programs “Afterglow”, “Nightlights”, and “Just You and Me”.