Jeffrey is a drum set and piano instructor with a background in composition and music production. He grew up in San Diego playing in rock and metal bands, then went on to study music at the university and conservatory level. Since graduating with a masters in 2021, he has been teaching private lessons and group workshops to students as young as age 5. As a performer he has played with numerous bands and ensembles including SWARMIUS, Grossmont Symphony, the Greater San Diego Symphony Orchestra, and he recently formed an experimental music duo with vocalist Lexi Pulido. His major works include The Local Group, a large set of orchestral pieces based on the galaxies surrounding our solar system, and three full length albums available on streaming services. He has had pieces featured at multiple festivals including NWEAMO in San Diego, Hot Air in San Francisco, and Siena Summer Music in Italy. Most of his academic research is about American music from the 20th century, but Jeffrey has also taught courses in International music, music theory, and electronic music. Jeffrey holds an AA degree in Classical Piano from Grossmont College, BM in Composition from San Francisco Conservatory, and MM in Global Composition from San Diego State University. His major piano teachers were Dr. Tatiana R. Mann, Steve Baker, and Cherilyn Charfauros. His composition teachers were Elinor Armer and Joseph Martin Waters, and his percussion teacher was Pat Pfiffne
