She holds a degree i piano performance from the University of South Florida Jennifer MacDuffee is a highly skilled collaborative pianist, vocal coach, and accompanist. Connecting her to the University of South Florida (USF) and her subsequent work in the Tampa area brings her professional background into clear focus. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] Her career features several notable highlights: Florida Grand Opera (FGO) : During the 1984–1985 season, she served as a professional Piano Accompanist and Vocal Coach for the Florida Grand Opera . [ 1 ] Tampa Collaborative Music : She was a fixture in the local music community, working extensively alongside Tampa-based composer and musician Ray Galindo. She played piano on projects such as the Hyde Park Avenue video album and featured on independent unreleased demos tracking back to the mid-1980s. [ 1 , 2 ] Award-Winning Performance : Earlier in her classical trajectory, she won the 13th annual Chopin Contest. [ 1 ] It appears she is currently k...