The performing arts found Jerone early. His first role was Simba in a production of The Lion King at Central Elementary School in the mid-90s. Vocal training began at Sheridan Elementary, and in 5th grade he performed a solo at a 9/11 memorial service with the Governor of Pennsylvania in attendance. Middle school brought elite chorus, voice lessons at Community Music School, a national anthem performance on WDIY radio, Clown College, and Upward Bound at East Stroudsburg University.

High school at William Allen was a full artistic sprint: choir and Chorale under Mr. Patrick Brady, and theater company under Mr. John Sechler. Ensemble roles in Cinderella (9th grade), Sweet Charity (10th grade), and Gypsy (11th grade). By senior year he was stage managing Pippin — and discovered that building the world the performer walks into was its own form of artistry.

At Moravian College beginning August 2009, he entered as a classical voice major, switched to vocal jazz, and ultimately self-designed a major called Performing Arts Studies — combining theatre and music into a container that finally fit. He trained at Zoellner Arts Center as a stage technician.