ABOUT
Music has always been a central part of my life. My passion began in childhood through listening to music in my parents’ car and watching my dad perform. Over time, that passion grew through participation in concert band during elementary and middle school, as well as choir in high school.
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I initially pursued interactive multimedia and music technology at The College of New Jersey and now study music production at Berklee College of Music.
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Creating music has been a source of calm, inspiration, and self-expression throughout my life, both at home and in school. Through my research, I discovered that music releases dopamine and engages both the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This whole-brain activation can enhance learning, strengthen memory, and support overall well-being.
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Music has also given me the opportunity to connect with others in meaningful and creative ways. Bringing people together and creating moments of joy through the work I love is the greatest gift music has given me, and I hope to continue sharing that gift with others.
PORTFOLIO
Following is the showcase from my work at TCNJ in IMM110: Introduction to Digital Media
Final Project Movie: Paris
[Original video and music by Jake]
Walking the streets of Paris, the city of light, in winter. A group of friends dip into a jazz cafe and take a boat ride on the Seine. This movie invites you to walk with them and join the adventure.
Illustrator: Digital Self Portrait/Avatar
Illustrator/Photoshop: Color Variation of Digital Self Portrait/Avatar
Photoshop: Bubble Mario
Photoshop: Animated GIF Web Banner DJ Board
Illustrator: Smiley Logo
SCHOOL & WORK
Courses related to my major and minor are: AP Computer Science, Calculus, Concert and Jazz Band, Concert Choir, Engineering & Design, Music Technology I & II, Music Theory, Python, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship, and Wide World of Marketing.
This past summer was the fourth year working as a camp counselor for Solebury Township Parks & Recreation. I also volunteer in multiple ways. Please learn more about what I have been up to!​
MUSIC
Music has always been at the center of my life.
What began with listening to songs in my parents’ car and to my Dad perform, evolved into years of performing in concert band throughout elementary and middle school and singing in choir during high school. I first studied music technology at The College of New Jersey and now major in music production at Berklee College of Music.
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Music has the power to bring people together and create meaningful experiences. Sharing joy through the music I create is what inspires me every day.
Please listen to some of my compositions:
SPORTS
My first sport was soccer. I love the sport and still enjoy playing it to this day. Throughout the years of soccer, I was able to pick up some other sports such as baseball, basketball, biking, fishing, golf, lacrosse, skateboarding, snowboarding, and track.
Eventually, in high school, I narrowed it down to soccer and tennis, where I played varsity in both sports until knee injuries prevented me from playing soccer. Please check out my sports page:
WHAT HAS HELPED ALONG THE WAY
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