Jeff Stitely’s Music and Coaching Bio

Jeff began his career as a jazz drummer building a reputation in Chicago by playing with such superb artists as Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Randy Brecker, Eddie Harris, Larry Coryell, “Groove” Holmes, Kathleen Battle, Barry Harris, Patricia Barber, Chicago Symphony’s “Gershwin-Bernstein Ensemble, Grant Park Symphony.  Jeff won “Best Soloist” at the 9th International Jazz Competition of Belgium and has been awarded 2 National Endowment for the Arts grants. The Jeff Stitely Quartet recorded three CDs. “Chameleon Eyes” won the distinguished award of “Top 10 CD’s of the year” by WBEZ and the Sun Times. They toured both the U.S. and Europe and were finalists in the Hennessey National Jazz Competition in 1995. Jeff started Stitely Entertainment in 1994 which has grown into one of the most respected live entertainment companies in Chicago. Jeff was an assistant professor at Northern Illinois University a Ravinia Jazz Mentor working with High School jazz musicians. Jeff also plays tabla in two Chicago Kirtan bands and is the father of two amazing girls.

For over 30 years Jeff Stitely has been committed to a path of awakening and to supporting others to live into their magnificence. He’s led men’s trainings, personal growth groups, coached individuals as well as entrepreneurs and sales groups.

His 12-week program for men called “Relationship Mastery For the Modern Man” is a transformational experience focusing on giving men the skills they need to have juicy and deep intimate relationships, presence and personal power. Jeff is the co-author of the book “Relationships for Men By Men” penning the chapter “Your presence in relationships is what really matters”

Jeff has continued to expand his experience and skills so he can serve others as powerfully as possible including: Certified life coach and 6-phas Meditation trainer through Mindvalley. The Virtual Coach with Eben Pagan and Annie Lalla, A Course in Miracles, Wright Foundation for Human Development, Tantra training, 5 weeks of Satsang in India with Moojibaba, Donna “Eden Energy Medicine”, Dr. Joe Despenza’s Progressive Training and 2-Week Long Advanced Trainings as well as a 5-week meditation walking the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage.