ABOUT

Jorge Llanos is a music educator, curriculum developer, composer and producer based in Miami, Florida. His work brings together classroom teaching, standards-aligned curriculum design, creative production and emerging technologies to create engaging and accessible learning experiences.

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Most recently, he taught music across PreK–8, designing curriculum and instruction in general music, music theory, music history, composition, instrumental performance and music technology. He is a Florida-certified K–12 music educator and a mentor at Berklee College of Music.

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He holds a B.A. in Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games, summa cum laude, and a Master of Music in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music, and is completing a Doctor of Music Education at Liberty University. His applied doctoral research develops recommendations to improve the use of AI-assisted tools and music technology to support students with auditory processing-related barriers in K–8 music instruction at selected music programs in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

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Through his studio, Piano Republic, he composes, arranges and produces music for film, television and advertising, with work associated with brands including Disney, Coca-Cola, Hyundai and Procter & Gamble.