A young virtuoso, Jared has been playing since the age of 4, bringing 15 years of experience to the table. Born and raised in a family abundant with musical passion, Jared’s musical roots run deep. While he was raised on a repertoire of classical, romantic, and contemporary music, his delving into ragtime and improvisation is what truly sparked his passion for music and performance His prowess as a pianist is what originally grabbed attention, but his infectious enthusiasm is what cemented him as a performer in various places in his hometown, Fallbrook. Jared has played at book signings, backyard concerts, street fairs, and in his high school days, worked as an accompanist for the choir he sang in. Jared is currently enrolled at CSUSM, majoring in software engineering and minoring in cognitive science and music, looking to marry his passions for technology and music to broaden his compositional horizons. Both in the world of composition and performance, Jared has a flair for the unorthodox and dramatic, having composed for his colleagues’ video game soundtracks, musicals, and tabletop campaigns. Above all, Jared’s mission is to make music accessible and enjoyable for everyone. He believes music is a universal language that should be celebrated and shared by all, regardless of age or experience. As he delves into the new world of teaching, Jared hopes to learn just as much from his students as they learn from him.