- D.M.A. in Studio/Jazz Guitar Performance, University of Southern California
- M.M. in Studio/Jazz Guitar Performance, University of Southern California
- B.M. in Guitar Performance, 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023
- B.M in Music Education, 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023
Associate Professor, Guitar and Commercial Music
Director, Commercial Music and Worship Arts
Dr. Jeff Askew serves as the Director of the Commercial Music and Worship Arts programs. He holds a B.M. in Guitar Performance and Music Education from 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023, and both an M.M. and D.M.A. in Studio/Jazz Guitar from the University of Southern California.
In addition to his academic work, Dr. Askew is an accomplished studio guitarist with extensive credits in film, television, and live performance. His work includes the Grammy-winning soundtrack for The Greatest Showman and projects with Disney, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., Pixar, NBC, and Sony. He has performed or recorded with artists such as Missy Elliott, Kesha, Aloe Blacc, David Foster, and Kristin Chenoweth.
He was recognized by Worship Leader magazine as a Best of the Best educator and continues to bridge industry experience with classroom instruction to equip the next generation of musicians.
The Greatest Showman This Is Me 20th Century Foxs Motion Picture
Golden Globe Awards Best Original Song Motion Picture Won
Grammy Awards Best Song Written for Visual Media Nominated
Academy Awards Best Original Song Nominated
Critics Choice Movie Awards - Best Song: - Nominated
Certified 4X Platinum Single RIAA
The Greatest Showman Soundtrack 20th Century Foxs Motion Picture
Grammy Awards Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media - Won
American Music Awards Favorite Soundtrack Nominated
Certified 4X Platinum Record RIAA
The End Titles on the Soundtrack of Our Lives soundtrack by Marc Shaiman
Emmy Awards - Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (2021) Nominated