Jeff Queen

Jeff Queen is an accomplished district manager at Yamaha Corporation of America since April 2019, bringing extensive experience as an international clinician, performer, motivational speaker, and composer since August 2001. As an artist with Vic Firth, Inc. and TapSpace, and a director of percussion for Carmel High School Bands from May 2012 to April 2019, Jeff coordinated percussion studios and led ensemble rehearsals for prestigious events like the BOA Grand National Championships. Jeff has also served as an adjunct professor of percussion at Butler University from August 2010 to April 2019, where responsibilities included teaching private lessons and managing percussion budgets. Additionally, Jeff has extensive performance experience, including time as a featured Broadway performer and percussion cast manager for BLAST, with notable media appearances. Jeff holds both a Master’s and Bachelor's degree in music from Butler University, earned in 2010 and 2007, respectively.