Biola University- 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
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 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.
“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