Brad has been performing since before he was a teenager, performing in various local musicals playing the reed books (saxes, flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon), various local Top-40 bands, as well as numerous Swing Bands in Rochester. By the time he graduated from high school he had also taught himself how to play the piano and guitar.

Brad went on to study in a number of conservatory settings. These studies have included The Eastman School of Music, Yale Conservatory, as well as other accredited institutions of learning. He has studied with the famous classical saxophone guru Sigurd Rascher, as well as avant-garde trumpet player Paul Smoker.  Brad has performed for "The Joan River's Show", various touring musicals as well as numerous live and recorded performances. His compositions have been featured on Global TV of Canada, and on various recording sessions, which include The Brad Batz Group.

Brad has toured numerous countries, including the United States, Canada and Japan, as well as parts of Europe in his quest to share his love of music and life with as many people as possible.