Jesse Monkman – Degrees, CV, and Credentials | Monkman Studios

Jesse Monkman – percussionist, composer, and drum educator

Jesse Monkman — Percussionist, Composer, Educator

Degrees: BM, New England Conservatory • MM, Lynn Conservatory 

I’ve taught percussion for 20+ years—from first lessons to conservatory-bound students—and performed with ensembles including the Boston Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, and more. My music is published with Tapspace and performed internationally. I’ve also collaborated with world-class artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell, Art Garfunkel, Ben Folds, and Stix. Through Monkman Studios, my goal is to make high-quality percussion education accessible and reimbursement-friendly for families and schools.

  • BM — New England Conservatory (verified)
  • MM — Lynn Conservatory (registrar email verification available)
  • Tapspace-published composer (Rite of Passage, Nocturnal Dance)
  • Collaborations: Yo-Yo Ma, Bocelli, Bell, Garfunkel, Folds, Stix
  • 20+ years teaching • 200+ students taught

Verified Degrees

Meets reimbursement and scholarship eligibility requirements.

Bachelor of Music — New England Conservatory

✔ Meets program requirement

Master of Music — Lynn Conservatory

Verification pending

Reissuance confirmed by Lynn University; registrar email verification available upon request.

Most programs require a Bachelor’s degree in music for reimbursement eligibility. I meet this requirement and also hold a Master’s degree, demonstrating advanced training and professional expertise.

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Bachelor of Music diploma—New England Conservatory (verification copy)

Bachelor of Music — New England Conservatory

Meets scholarship/reimbursement eligibility requirements.

Verification Pending Master of Music diploma—Lynn Conservatory (pending reissuance)

Master of Music — Lynn Conservatory

Reissuance confirmed; registrar verification available upon request.

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