Delivering fully curated live piano and vocal music across Florida’s 30A/Destin area, Nashville, and the Baltimore–Washington, DC region. Jackie Rose Music offers flexible performance options ranging from intimate solo piano and vocal sets to the high-energy Midnight Muses party band and the customizable Sundrop Rose Jazz Collective. Grounded in classical and jazz training with a modern, piano-bar sensibility, Jackie’s vocals blend refined technique, warmth, and ease. Holding degrees in Piano Performance, Vocal Performance, and Computer Engineering, Jackie brings both musical depth and thoughtful organization to every project, making collaboration smooth whether shaping a full event or joining forces with fellow musicians.

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My Story

My purpose on this earth is to create music and to share it with others, in whatever ways I am able.

I began playing piano at the age of one, guided by my mother, who is also a pianist, and started formal violin lessons at the age of two. By elementary school, I was already performing regularly, including my first lead vocal role onstage in fourth grade. Throughout my childhood, I studied, performed, and competed extensively in piano, classical and theatrical voice, and violin, developing a deep love for both solo performance and collaborative music-making.

I attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, earning degrees in Piano Performance with a chamber music concentration, Vocal Performance with an opera concentration, and Computer Engineering. During my time at UMBC, I studied piano with Dr. Audrey Andrist and Dr. Daniel Pesca, and voice with Janice Jackson, and fell deeply in love with chamber and collaborative music. I performed widely throughout the Baltimore area in chamber ensembles and opera productions, learning not only how to perform at a high level, but how to listen, lead, and build cohesive musical experiences.

Following college, I performed as a pianist with the Columbia Orchestra and worked as a freelance vocalist and pianist at venues throughout the DC and Baltimore region, including Merriweather Post Pavilion. At the same time, I worked as a computer engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, supporting multiple missions including the James Webb Space Telescope. Balancing these two worlds sharpened my ability to manage complexity, coordinate teams, and execute creative visions with precision and calm.

In 2024, I relocated to the Florida Panhandle, where I quickly became an in-demand vocalist, pianist, and music director, leading and coordinating a wide range of productions and live events. I am currently a resident artist at SOWAL House and regularly perform at jazz clubs and venues around the country. I have written and recorded original music in Nashville and am currently completing my master’s degree in composition and songwriting at Berklee College of Music.

Much of my work now centers on curating complete musical experiences. I collaborate with a wide network of exceptional musicians across genres and ensembles, allowing me to thoughtfully shape everything from intimate performances to full-scale events. This includes leading Sundrop Rose, a jazz collective rooted in warmth and connection, and co-founding The Midnight Muses with Teresa Lombardi, a high-energy party band built on chemistry, professionalism, and joy. Whether acting as a performer, music director, or collaborator, I love bringing people together to create experiences that feel cohesive, elevated, and deeply human.

If you are looking for a musician who can not only perform, but also thoughtfully design and coordinate the sound of an entire event, I would love to connect. Thank you for being here.