Kurt Loeffler is an accomplished percussionist and educator with advanced training in both classical and jazz music. He holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Drum Set from the University of Illinois, a Master’s Certificate in Arranging from Berklee College of Music, and a Bachelor’s Degree in orchestral percussion from the University of Michigan.  He also pursued advanced jazz studies at DePaul University and studied piano, harmony, and theory with renowned jazz educator Alan Swain.