SERVICES

Versatility is Jeff's hallmark.  Whether you are looking for a piano or voice teacher, a copyist/transcriber, an arranger, a composer or a performer (in either solo or group setting) for your special event, Jeff has a proven track record that breeds confidence and trust.

LESSONS

Jeff offers both piano and voice lessons, either at his home or yours.  Jeff is not a "by rote" teacher and designs his curriculum for each individual student.  Theory is introduced in a non-threatening and enjoyable format that ensures a student's technical understanding of the underpinnings of music matches his or her performing talents.  Jeff teaches students as young as 4 or 5 (students must be able to recite the alphabet forwards and backwards from A to G before beginning lessons), and as old as seniors in their 80s and beyond, with everything in between.  It's never too late to bring the joy of music into your life.

COPYIST/TRANSCRIPTION/ARRANGING

Jeff has produced charts for some of the leading jazz and theater artists not only in the Northwest, but nationally as well.  Jeff is particularly adept at transcribing recorded music (preferably on CD).  This is especially helpful for singers preparing songs for auditions that have not been officially published yet or are in the wrong key in published form, or original singer/songwriters who want sheet music for their recording projects.  As an arranger, Jeff is skilled at orchestrating for either small combos or larger ensembles.

COMPOSER

Jeff's original music has been praised nationally in a variety of genres and media.  From opera to jazz, television to film, Jeff's expertise has been recognized by critics and public alike.  Perfectly at home crafting an orchestral score from either multi-keyboards or live orchestra, Jeff can deliver the mood you're seeking in a creative and flexible manner.  In the world of film and television, Jeff understands the best underscores are those you never consciously notice and will work with your creative team to ensure the score supports the project and never overwhelms it.  In musical theater and opera, Jeff's original scores have been lavishly praised for their variety, tunefulness and lyrical wit and intelligence. 

PERFORMER

A complete list of Jeff's performing credits would take up considerable bandwidth on this website!  Suffice it to say Jeff's piano and keyboards have been heard at virtually every major jazz club and piano bar in the Portland metro region, including multi-year house piano gigs at several prominent locations.  He is one of the few keyboard artists approved to play both the vintage grand at the Pittock Mansion and the gorgeous vintage pipe organ at The Old Church in Portland.  Jeff can bring a huge repertoire to your wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, anniversary party, or corporate special event in either a solo or group capacity.  Jeff always works with the cream of Portland talent as a leader.  Brasilian music is a specialty of Jeff's, so if you are a Bossa Nova afficianado, you will be hard-pressed to find a more knowledgeable player than Jeff.  Jeff is also a great straight-ahead jazz player and has a large repertoire of classical works.