Cole Aulffo is a guitarist based in South Jersey currently pursuing a B.M. in Instrumental Music Education with a minor in Jazz Performance at Rowan University. Most of Cole’s studies at Rowan have been in both Jazz and Classical guitar, studying under Brian Betz, Adam Cockerham, and John Williams.

While focusing on Jazz and Classical as a part of undergraduate studies, Cole embraces the many genres that the guitar can often favor. Regularly playing and listening to Rock, Blues, Pop, RnB, Funk, Indie, Soul and more. Alongside a love for the guitar, Cole has a background in Piano, Saxophone, and Music Theory, and enjoys sharing his passion for music.

Cole has benefited as a performer from his time at Rowan University, participating and performing in the Small Group Jazz Ensemble led by Behn Gillece and the Rowan University Concert Choir under Dr. Christopher Thomas. 

As Cole is concluding his time at Rowan as an undergraduate student and is currently student teaching, he plans to teach band and general music at any level in the New Jersey area in the near future.