Jeff Cardoni facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jeff Cardoni
Cardoni in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Jeffrey E. Cardoni
Born	(1972-01-10) January 10, 1972 (age 53) Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Origin	United States
Genres	Film score, electronic, rock
Occupation(s)	Composer, Songwriter, Arranger, Musician
Instruments	Piano, keyboards, synthesizer, guitar, percussion, musical saw, autoharp
Years active	2000–present
Associated acts	Alien Crime Syndicate

Jeffrey E. Cardoni, born on January 10, 1972, is an American composer. He is a talented musician who plays many instruments. He learned classical piano first. Later, he played drums and guitar in bands. One band he played with was Alien Crime Syndicate. Jeff also wrote the famous theme song for the TV show Young Sheldon. The song is called "Mighty Little Man."

Jeff Cardoni's Journey in Music

Jeff Cardoni went to James M. Coughlin High School. Then, he studied engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He is very well known for his music in TV shows. Some popular shows he worked on include CSI: Miami, Silicon Valley (TV series), and Ghosts (American TV series). He also composed music for movies like Me Time (film) and Step Up: All In. Jeff even created the music for the animated movie Open Season 3.

How Jeff Started Composing

Jeff started learning classical piano when he was seven years old. While he was touring with the band Alien Crime Syndicate, their manager suggested something new. The manager told him to take film scoring classes at UCLA. These classes made Jeff very interested in making music for movies and TV.

Jeff's Unique Music Style

Jeff Cardoni says that his classical training helps him a lot when he writes music. Many composers today use a lot of computer technology. But Jeff prefers to use real musical instruments whenever he can. He still likes to write down his music notes by hand for new projects.

He also likes "old-fashioned" music scores. These scores focus more on clear melodies than on background sounds. Even though he likes this style, Jeff knows that technology is important. So, he uses different software and tools in his studio. He says that mixing old ways with new technology helps him create unique music. For example, he used this mix for the movie The Secret Lives of Dorks (2013).

Jeff is known for using special instruments. These include bowed xylophones, bowed saws, and autoharps. These instruments help him create unique sounds for his projects.

Awards and Recognitions

In 2006, Jeff Cardoni was nominated for an award. It was a Silver Ariel Award for Best Original Score.

Jeff Cardoni's Works