Quick Resume: Jeff has been extremely active during the past few years as a show drummer. He has an extensive musical background, having studied with some of the best instructors in music today. He has studied classical percussion with Robert Nowak, drum set with Steve Fidyk, and hand technique with the legendary Joe Morello. His formal education includes Wilkes University, Capital University Conservatory of Music and Drummers Collective, NYC.
Jeff has been a drummer at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA for 6 seasons. He has performed in the Festhaus, Italy, Starlight and Starfright big band shows. Jeff has also performed for special events at Kingsmill and in Las Vegas. He has also subbed in shows at Water Country USA. He recently started working for Carnival Cruise Lines as a show band musician completing contracts on the M.S. Fascination and M.S. Fantasy. There he performed everything from jazz and big-band to Vegas-style shows. He has also performed with many small combos in a variety of styles including jazz, rock, and reggae. He also freelances with local theaters when time allows.
Jeff is very active in education, being a member of the Vic Firth Private Drum Teachers Program. His teaching centers on reading, technique, coordination, and knowledge of styles. He uses an extensive collection of play-a-long CDs to simulate actual musical situations and also uses DVDs as supplemental lesson material.
Jeff also specializes in preparing students for auditions. His students have gone on to Capital University Conservatory of Music, Los Angeles Music Academy, Berklee College of Music and the Armed Forces School of Music. Jeff is available for private lessons as well as clinics and workshops. He has been invited to conduct master classes in publc and private schools and taught an Introduction to Drumming Class for the University of Richmond's School of Continuing Studies.
Jeff is officially endorsing Vic Firth Sticks and Sabian Cymbals.
