Location: Manhattan, NYC
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Experience
Provide one-on-one piano instruction to students of all ages and levels, creating personalized lesson plans and musical goals tailored to individual interests and abilities. Foster student development in areas including technical proficiency, sight-reading, music theory, improvisation, and performance. Mentor students in a range of genres, from classical and jazz to pop and rock, helping them gain versatility and confidence. Monitor progress through regular evaluations, offering constructive feedback to improve technical skills, posture, rhythm, and dynamic. Maintain strong communication with students and parents to ensure continuous growth and address any concerns.
Bio
Jeffrey B. is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, he studied jazz performance and music theory at the prestigious Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
After completing his studies, he relocated to Brooklyn, New York, where he has built and sustained a vibrant professional career.
Jeffrey’s work as a producer includes placements with major brands and organizations such as Nike, ESPN, 20th Century Fox, Procter & Gamble, Miller Beer, and the New York Knicks. His music has been featured on U.S. broadcast television networks including VH1, MTV, ESPN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and E!, as well as on major radio stations like WBGO 88.3, WKCR-FM 89.9, Hot 97, Power 105.1, Hot 93.7, Hot 106, and Z95.
He has performed at iconic venues and events such as Hot 97’s Summer Jam, Indianapolis Black Expo, CBGB, The Knitting Factory, The Apollo Theater, Detroit’s Chene Park Amphitheater, Mercury Lounge, House of Blues, Blue Note, Smalls, The Django, and Mezzrow.
As a pianist and keyboardist, Jeffrey has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Jeff “Tain” Watts (Branford Marsalis), James Genus (Saturday Night Live, Herbie Hancock), Lonnie Plaxico (The Jazz Messengers), The Ritualists (Out of Line Music), and Pyrmds (Producer, Justina Valentine).
Jeffrey lives by the words of two of his greatest influences:
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” – Ludwig van Beethoven
“Keep searching for that sound you hear in your head until it becomes a reality.” – Bill Evans