Originally from Nova Scotia, Jeff Graham has been teaching music in Alberta and Nova Scotia since 1996. He received a B.A. in Jazz Studies from the St. Francis University and his B.Ed from the University of Alberta. Jeff loves teaching the spirit of music to young people. He has been the director of music at award-winning schools in Alberta; Okotoks Jr. High and Highwood High School and now Alberta High School of Fine Arts/Foothills Composite High School.  He went "home" for 7 years and taught at Cobequid Educational Centre. His bands are consistently awarded Superior awards at local, national and international festivals. Jeff has been a professional musician for 30+ years playing many musical styles including jazz, blues, rock, country and Celtic. His primary instruments are guitar, mandolin and drums however he does attempt to play many others.