June 30, 2025
Jared Knight is a dynamic composer, pianist, and electronic music educator at Dunkley School of Music in Meridian, Idaho. He teaches piano, music composition, and electronic music, offering lessons that are creative, encouraging, and student-focused. With a wide range of musical interests and a welcoming style, Jared Knight supports students as they build skills and express themselves musically.
Jared draws inspiration from a wide variety of musical styles. These include indie rock, jazz, funk, ambient, post-minimalism, and EDM. His current projects reflect this diversity:
Don’t Overthink It — chamber and electroacoustic jazz
Discus — live performances using custom sensor-based instruments
Mental Health Hymns — piano arrangements of Latter-day Saint hymns
Anonymous Eponymous — an electronic beat tape
Each project blends technology, rhythm, and melody to create something fresh and expressive.
Jared’s work has been featured at many respected music festivals, such as:
New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival (2023)
SCI Region VIII Conference (2023)
Electronic Music Midwest Festival (2022)
Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium
highSCORE New Music Festival (Italy)
In addition, Jared has collaborated with ensembles including the Boise State Jazz Orchestra, Sinta Quartet, TaiHei Ensemble, and Delgani String Quartet. His piece Shrub, co-composed with Collin McFadden, was recorded by the Boise State Jazz Orchestra.
Jared earned his Bachelor of Music in Composition from Boise State University, studying with top educators like Dr. David Biedenbender, Dr. Sam L. Richards, and Dr. Del Parkinson. He began his studies at BYU–Idaho and later pursued graduate studies in composition and intermedia music technology at the University of Oregon.
As a teacher, Jared is known for being patient, creative, and student-centered. He helps students build strong technical foundations while encouraging exploration and self-expression. Whether you’re a beginner or a developing artist, he’ll guide you toward your goals.
Students studying with Jared gain experience in traditional and modern forms of music. Lessons include classical repertoire, jazz improvisation, digital composition, and more. His approach is flexible, engaging, and tailored to each learner’s needs.
If you’re looking for creative instruction in piano, composition, or electronic music, Jared Knight at Dunkley School of Music offers a welcoming and innovative studio experience.