Jacob is a musician native to Portland, Oregon. He has a degree in music composition from George Fox University. Jacob began playing in church at the age of 13. Now he regularly performs a wide range of styles from opera to jazz, and works with children and adults teaching piano and voice. In addition to teaching piano and guitar, Jacob is a dueling pianist, works as musical theater accompanist at George Fox University and CYT, and is the musical director at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Jacob enjoys fishing and hiking during his free time and is a competitive chess player.