Originally from Miami, Florida, Mr. De León received his Bachelor in Music Education, with a minor in Jazz Studies, from The Ohio State University.
While at Ohio State University, Mr. De León was a member of the Jazz Ensemble, Elite Jazz Combo, and founder of the Jazz Saxophone Quartet performing and providing clinics at the local public schools.
He is now the director of Jazz Studies at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida.