Learn from Great Jazz Composition Teachers

*If you do not see a suitable time in my availability please message me, I'm sure I can fit you into my schedule somewhere!* When he is not busy performing or recording, Matt loves to share his passion for music with others by teaching all levels and ages of students.

Hello there! I am a guitarist of 18 years with much experience in bass, piano, songwriting, and singing! I’ve been playing in different bands, ensembles, and various groups ranging over genres such as CCM (contemporary Christian music), to rock, R&B, country, metal, and many others. As of early 2024, I graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston.

I am a composer, arranger, and bassist who began my musical journey in 2010 at the Fernando Sor Music School, where I graduated in Music Production in 2014. I later pursued a degree in Composition at Universidad Central, graduating with honors in 2019, and completed a masters degree at the Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona, where I currently live.

Adam Ratner is a guitarist, composer, and producer known for his innovative approach to jazz guitar, blending modern harmony, improvisation, and Brazilian musical influences. Based in Los Angeles, Adam has performed at international festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival, SF Jazz Festival, and NPR Tiny Desk Concerts.

For over 33 years as a musician and 29 years as an educator for all grade levels and teachers alike, I have the experience of learning from my previous students and applying more efficient techniques to current and future ones. Much like my students, I work towards learning the most innovative techniques while foreseeing the trends of the future in music and education.

Born and raised in Billings, Montana, I am entering my fourth decade as a music teacher and theater coach in Eugene, Oregon, where I remained after graduating from the University of Oregon School of Music in 1994. In addition to my expertise in teaching music and theater, I have also spent my life studying foreign languages and am currently focused on translating my method into…

I’m Yacine Haboubi, a Tunisian musician and dancer with a lifelong connection to music. My journey began as a child, moving to the sounds of Michael Jackson and James Brown, which taught me how to deeply absorb rhythm, melody, and emotion.

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Angel Irizarry is a composer, producer,and guitarist who started his musical life playing with local bands in Dominican Republic and as a studio musician. Influenced by the many styles like Jazz, Latin, Blues, and Rock, Angel found his sound through experimentations and constantly exploring his music.

I am a composer, orchestrator, and pianist with a background in film scoring and media composition, as well as concert music. I have a BMus in Film Scoring from the Berklee College of Music, specialising in film scoring and media composition, and have experience writing for both orchestral and smaller ensembles.

Hi, I'm Rene Sagnelli, a seasoned musician and music educator with over 20 years of experience. My journey through the world of music has taken me from prestigious performances to successful recordings and beyond. With a deep commitment to both playing and teaching, I strive to inspire and elevate each student to reach their fullest potential.