Learn from Great Improvisation Teachers

James Heaton is an experienced trumpeter, conductor and arranger based in Leeds. Beginning his career in Manchester as Principal Trumpet of the Halle Youth Orchestra, James has had a rigorous training in all musical genres, including jazz, classical and popular music; playing with renowned ensembles such as Leeds Symphony Orchestra, West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, Doncaster…

Learn to move and improve, gain confidence, get in shape, and have fun doing so! Whether you are a beginner or just looking to refine your existing process and skills, I'm here to help you reach your goals!--It's what I do, and I love it (= I am an educator, choreographer, and professional dancer with 15+ years of teaching and industry experience both nationally and abroad.

My goal is to inspire creativity, and a love for playing. I began playing the guitar at age 13. Classic rock bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and the Beatles, as well as blues guitarists Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton, are my early musical influences. My love for music really bloomed when I started writing songs, and performing in bands in High School and College.

Griffin Woodard is a composer, bass clarinetist, and bandleader who believes in the transformative power of music. Woodard’s pieces have been performed by a variety of esteemed ensembles and soloists, including the NEC Jazz Composers’ Workshop Orchestra, the Bach Festival Orchestra of Bethlehem, the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, concert pianist Michelle Cann, and organist Stephen…

About Mike Stock My musical life has crossed many continents on my quest for knowledge. Prior to winning a Scholarship to study at the prestigious Grove School of Music in Los Angeles California, I worked extensively in the UK with well-known artists and shows. But my desire was always to learn from the best. I got my opportunity in 1991 when I won my scholarship.

Cello Teacher of the year @ Lessonface in 2025 I'm an Argentine cellist, improviser, and arranger with over two decades of experience performing and teaching across classical, popular, and contemporary music. I love working with students of all ages and levels —from young beginners to advanced adult players— helping them build solid technique while discovering their own musical…

Ary Reisin is a pianist, harpsichordist, organist, improviser, teacher. Most known as an improviser, keeping with the rare tradition of improvisation of the great composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and many others.

Mark A. Nokes earned his Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2005. He has performed in ensembles, as a solo guitarist, for film, and as a session guitarist. Mark has played many diverse styles of music on and off the stage including jazz, rock, rhythm and blues, blues, pop, and metal. He is the author of Modern Guitar Method: A Practical Approach.

**JUST ADDED SOME MORNING & EVENING AVAILABILITY TO MY SCHEDULE** Ross James is a guitarist, bassist, pedal-steel guitarist, and singer/songwriter currently residing in the Denver Area. Since 2012, Ross has been a regular collaborator with Phil Lesh, and has shared the stage with many greats including Bob Weir, John Scofield, Dave Schools, Warren Haynes, Jim James, Stanley Jordan,…

Danielle Sopchak is a NYC-based flutist and multi-instrumentalist. Known first for her vibrant flute playing, Danielle is a performer, educator and arranger. She strives to bring the flute into the forefront of improvisational music. Though currently based in NYC, she is an active member of the Nashville Jazz scene.