Jeff is a dedicated educator whose work bridges performance, composition, and creative scholarship. Drawing on years of professional experience — including service as 2nd Trombonist, Assistant Music Director, and Composer/Arranger with the USAF Airmen of Note — he brings practical, student-centered learning and inspiration to the classroom. His teaching emphasizes artistic voice development and the thoughtful integration of improvisation, theory, and ensemble performance into a cohesive and expressive musical practice.

Jeff works primarily with students in:

• Jazz Improvisation

• Jazz Theory & Aural Skills

• Jazz Arranging

• Small Ensemble / Combo Direction

• Applied Jazz Trombone

• Jazz Ensemble and Sectional rehearsals

• Functional Jazz Piano (for non-pianists)

Booking and clinics

Available For:

• Masterclasses/Clinics

• Jazz ensemble residencies

• Guest artist appearances

• Trombone Clinics

• Trombone sectionals

• Arranging Seminars/Clinics

• Jazz Ensemble Commissions

• Private Lessons

Coming Soon! The Modern Jazz Trombone Survival Kit