JACKSON (16) is an award-winning pianist studying with Dr. David Glen Hatch in Orem, Utah. He received second prize in the International Best Performance Competition Series for Best of Debussy and was awarded the Silver Hands distinction at the Carles & Sofia International Piano Competition. He was runner-up in the 9th Grade Division at the 2024 Missouri Music Teachers Association State Competition and earned judges’ nominations for the Overall Judges’ Award at the 2022 and 2023 Sonatina/Sonata Festival in St. Louis.

In July 2024, Jackson attended the Manhattan School of Music Summer Program for Classical Piano in New York City. He has performed as a featured artist for sold-out audiences in Berlin and Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, as well as in venues throughout Missouri.

Outside of music, Jackson is a competitive swimmer and enjoys snow and water skiing.