Music Theory/Composition
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•arranger for internationally acclaimed Jazz artists
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•commercial themes licensed nationwide for TV, Radio and Film
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•taught theory/composition in community college, university, and secondary school
Music Technology
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•specialist in computer-based music composition and live performance in the Jazz/Pop idiom
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•skilled in a variety of music software programs and hardware configurations, from the earliest sequencing programs to current computer-based programs
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•extensive professional experience in MIDI composition and performance
Music Education
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•State University of New York at Buffalo: Jeff developed a Jazz Studies program, and taught courses in: Jazz Ensemble Performance, Jazz Appreciation, Jazz Arranging
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•Professor of Music at Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY
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•Recipient: New York State Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
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•Designed and developed an instrumental music program, focusing on a
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combination of traditional and popular music, teaching courses in Music Fundamentals,
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Music Theory I-II, Jazz/Pop Music Appreciation, Jazz/Pop Improvisation
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•Directed a series of performance ensembles, including college and
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community Jazz ensembles, performing at a variety of regional Jazz festivals,
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schools, community events, and recorded several albums
Music Performance
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•Maintains an active statewide performance schedule
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•Recorded/produced numerous commercially released music CD's utilizing DAW (digital audio workstation) technology
Recording Studio
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•Designed and oversaw the successful 20-year operation of multi-track audio analog recording studios for production in the advertising industry nationwide
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•Operated self-designed MIDI studio for the creation of national commercial themes
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•Skilled in analog and digital audio production in the national professional arena

