About

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In junior high, Jasil heard the Transformers soundtrack for the first time and decided he wanted to write music that emotionally resonated with people. His first composition was marked by a deeply personal experience as he wrote a piece in honor of his great-grandfather's passing. Initially drawn to the violin, he soon found himself interested in the versatility of musical instruments and began learning the double bass, trombone, piano, acoustic guitar, and electric bass guitar. He began actively playing and writing music for his church and performing at various events. 

He pursued a bachelor's degree in Composition at Illinois Wesleyan University, which was a transformative period as he discovered his passion for interdisciplinary collaboration, forging partnerships with dancers, poets, and visual artists with the goal of creating spaces where artists could thrive, push boundaries, and grow. His work draws on various genres, including film music, jazz, hip-hop, and indie, seeking to explore the emotions and perspectives we experience as people. Jasil is a first-year graduate student, from Bloomington, IL, and is currently studying with Dr. Jared Miller.