Learn from Great Classical Saxophone Teachers

Margali Grenier (she/her) is Founder, President, and Executive Director of the nonprofit ensemble Plattsburgh Community Clarinet Choir, Incorporated (PCC), and Founder and Owner of Major Fifth Music. She is an active performer, educator, and instrument repair technician specialising in the curation and production of concerts featuring newly commissioned music.

James Gereige is a lifelong learner whose studies bridge Berklee College of Music and SRH Berlin, with academic training and professional experience spanning performance, composition, sound engineering, and music direction. He brings a balance of strong technical skill, musical sensitivity, and real-world experience to his teaching.

Russell Sweet holds a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance from the University of Oregon, where he studied saxophone with Dr. Idit Shner, flute with Dr. Jacqueline Cordova‑Arrington, and clarinet with Dr. Wonkak Kim. At the University of Oregon, he served as the saxophone graduate employee, teaching lessons, coaching chamber ensembles, and leading the saxophone…

My name is Victor, and I am a dedicated music tutor with experience teaching clarinet, oboe, recorder, saxophone, and music theory to both children and adults. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. I am currently a Master of Arts in Music student at the Mountain Top University, Nigeria.

I’m a professional saxophonist and improviser with 35 years of experience, specialising in tone, technique, and creative approaches to improvisation. My teaching combines jazz, modal language and Indian classical concepts to help you build a confident, expressive voice on the saxophone — whether you are a complete beginner, returning player or an experienced musician.

The leader and founder of the Royal City Saxophone Quartet, Ernie is a graduate of the University of Waterloo in Mathematics and Music. A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Ernie operates a successful database consulting firm, and now calls Elora home.