Jerome Jennings passionately conducts concerts, clinics, lectures and presents interactive performances and interactive lessons for students. Jerome has been an artist-in-residence and has lectured at dozens of Universities and Academy, nationally and internationally, including UNC Greensboro, John Hopkins Peabody Institute, Rutgers University, The Juilliard School, Jazz Music Institute JMI (Brisbane, AU), Sydney Conservatory of Music, Xavier College (Melbourne, AU), The Ohio StateUniversity, Aspen Colorado, Brigham Young University, University Of Ghana -Legon School Of Performing Arts, Rockport Jazz Workshop, and the Universidad Sergio Arboleda (Bogota Colombia) and The National Taiwan University of The Arts. 

He is proud to travel with and lead a group for dynamic and groundbreaking educational programs.

Jerome is a teen mentor, ensemble coach, and drum instructor for New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). He is also a lecturer and teacher for Lincoln Center’s Swing University programs. He works with The Laurissa Jane Music Studios and has worked to help The National Taiwan University of The Arts newly implemented Jazz studies program.

Jerome has designed and taught classes for Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Swing University. He has curated programming for The Jazz Museum in Harlem.

Through his love of music and mentorship, Jerome is proud to have worked with and encouraged hundreds of kids and adults around the world.

Some of Jerome’s topics include but are not limited to:

• History of Jazz Music  

• Jazz and Hip Hop Legacy

• God Bless the Child: African Americans, Jazz Music and the Pursuit of Freedom (6 week course)

• Jazz and The Civil Rights Movement

• Blues Women

• The Political Musings Of Max Roach (6 week course)

• The Art of Jazz and Poetry 

• Success Is In The Call Back (professional development workshop)

• The History and Art of Big Band

• Impact of the Drum in The United Staes of America

Masterclasses/clinics/workshops can be tailored to fit your student, school, or curriculum needs. Get in touch today if you are looking to bring Jerome to your college, institution or event!