Biography



Jeffrey Dean Hampton's love for music began with his first piano lessons at the age of eight in Evansville, Indiana, where he has studied for several years. He has achieved the top scores at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) competition, advancing to the State Level numerous times.

When Mr. Hampton was eighteen, he was the district winner in the Federation Competition. However, ...
he turned down the opportunity to advance to the next level of the competition in order to participate in the Schmidt Awards Competition, in which he received Honorable Mention. He has studied piano both at home and at the Chicago College of the Performing Arts.

As an artist, Jeffrey is versed in all musical styles, from the great classical masters to the latest pop hits and everything in between. He is a champion of the Early Romantic works from composers such as Brahms, Schumann and Chopin. His peers and audiences have characterized his playing as bringing a youthful energy and enthusiasm to his performances, as well as displaying a fresh perspective in his musical expression.

Jeffrey is currently Performing and studying in Terre Haute, Indiana at Indiana State University.