Jeff has contributed to the arts and culture of Northern California for more than twenty years. He has a Bachelors in Business Management/ Marketing. and is trained in the Orff Schulwerk approach to arts education that is based on first-hand experiences in rhythmic speech, body percussion, singing, and movement that engages imaginations and releases innate creativity.

Jeff has always valued music as a powerful platform for artistic expression and connecting communities. He has extensive experience working with many non profit organizations as well as teaching youth ages 5 to 19 in music, drumming and DJing at sites throughout the South Bay and Central Coast including the Carmel Unified District, Pacific Repertory Theatre, First 5 San Benito, and Via Services (camp for children with autism) in San Jose.

Currently conducting drum and dance classes at Palenke Arts in Seaside, Ca. Jeff’s commitment to creating opportunities in the community for underserved youth to engage with the arts, culture, music, health and wellness, meditation, while developing their social and leadership skills.