Drew has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the College of New Jersey, a Master of Music Performance in Clarinet from the University of Southern California and a Certificate in Instructional Computing and Development from the College of New Jersey. Past teachers have included Anthony Gigliotti and Mitchell Lurie (Clarinet), Patricia Garside and Al Regni (Flute), Douglas Masek and Al Regni (Saxophone). He is a past winner of the Young Performers Competition sponsored by the National Association of Composers, USA held in Los Angeles, California.

Active as a freelance musician, Drew specializes in woodwind instruments. He performs regularly with the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, NJ Capital Philharmonic Orchestra, Boheme Opera Orchestra, Jazz Celebration Big Band, Philadelphia Saxophone Quartet, the New Jersey Fifes and Drums, Asbury Park Concert Band and pit orchestras in various theaters throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Drew has been involved in Music Education for 31 years teaching all levels from Grade 3 through college.