Jeff Apruzzese

Jeff Apruzzese is an Adjunct Professor at Berklee College of Music, serving as the Media and Operations Manager for the Berklee Popular Music Institute. He teaches the Music Business Trends and Strategies course for Berklee Online. He holds a degree in Music Business from Berklee (2008).

Jeff's career includes eight years as the bassist for Passion Pit (Columbia Records), touring globally and performing at major festivals (Lollapalooza, Coachella) and TV shows (SNL, Letterman). Notable highlights include selling out Madison Square Garden during a 2013 blizzard. His work with Berklee focuses on experiential learning in live music and industry strategies.

Research interests center on contemporary music business ecosystems, live performance logistics, and industry innovation. No scientific awards or grants are documented here.