Jason Waddell

Jason Waddell received his Master's Degree in Music Composition/Music Theory with a concentration in Music Technology at Illinois State University. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Music Education from Millikin University. He is a well-rounded individual with experience in the areas of audio technology, MIDI, multi-track recording, sound editing, music notation, sound reinforcement, music editing, music composition and arranging. Jason has had experience teaching digital music for two years at the University level. He has won numerous audio and composition contests as well as publishing a book for low brass instruments. He has had experience as producer/sound engineer on his original light rock album “Day By Day.” He is also in the writing stages of his second rock album “Playing Darts with a Madman.” His compositions have been performed in concerts, on the radio, and on the stage. He has had the opportunity to work with jazz and rock bands, orchestras, concert bands, and choral ensembles. He has experienced all styles of music through the roles of composer, arranger, performer, engineer, producer, conductor, and educator. Besides writing music, Jason is currently teaching Instrumental Music in Illinois Public Schools.