DepartmentConservatory of Music
Biola AffiliationsFaculty
Phone(562) 903-4892 (Conservatory of Music)
Websitehttp://www.jeffaskewguitar.com

Degrees

  • 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, Biola University
  • B.M in Music Education, Biola University

Member of

Biography

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 Biola, 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.

Awards

“The Greatest Showman” – “This Is Me” – 20th Century Fox’s 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 Fox’s 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

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