Jared has thirty years of teaching experience, both as a general music teacher and a private piano and voice instructor. He works with students of all ages at his studio, The Metzger School of Music, in Chicago, Illinois. His education includes over thirty-five years of study with professional and concert pianists, a bachelor's degree in music education, a master's degree in vocal pedagogy, a certification in Orff early childhood music, and postgraduate studies in music composition.

As a composer, Jared draws from his experiences as a soloist and member of many instrumental, choral, and orchestral ensembles. He enjoys studying and experimenting with various genres. He also finds teaching to be a constant source of inspiration for my writing.

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