Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, Jerome started piano lessons at the age of nine years old, studying keyboard notation and familiarity. He also studied at the American Conservatory of Music for a brief period at which time he continued to hone his skills as a studio session player as well as overall keyboardist. He migrated to New York in 1989 and began working in studios and also giving piano lessons! One piano student of particular note is Charles Hamilton, currently signed to Republic Records and whose performance was featured with Rita Ora on the hit FOX Network series "EMPIRE"! Jerome continues to compose, teach and produce CD projects (seven to date) and also is Minister of Music for a local church in New York City! He also worked with Lady Kier Kirby formerly of Dee-Lite fame and Deborah Cooper, formerly of C&C Music Factory! Jerome is currently in high demand as a session musician and producer!!