Learn from Great Jazz Improvisation Teachers

Hi everyone! I’m Blanca, a classical and jazz pianist and composer, with years of experience in performance and teaching. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with students of all ages and levels—from children to adults starting their musical journey to students looking to refine their skills or explore new styles.

I am a principal lecturer and head of the bass department at Leeds Conservatoire in the UK. I teach Double, Electric bass, music theory, rhythm and other subjects closely related to music education. I have studied with Charlie Haden on Double Bass and Jeff Berlin on electric bass at California Institute of the Arts in LA where i graduated with a Masters degree.

Wesley Rubim is a Brazilian musician, composer, and multi‑instrumentalist, graduated with excellence in Jazz Trombone from the Jazz Institute of the University of the Arts Berlin (UdK). He began his professional career as Principal Trombone of the Heliopolis Symphony Orchestra in São Paulo, before joining the Tom Jobim Orchestra, where he performed with some of Brazil’s most…

A talented and fun guitarist who has traveled and played professionally for 20+ years. Jay holds a BA in contemporary performance an AA in contemporary guitar (both) from Musicians Institute, as well as an AA in music Ed. Jay has taught all ages and skill levels over the years, he loves to see his students reach goals and have breakthroughs!

Hello there! I'm originally from the central coast area of California and now live in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles county. Music is my passion and I love all styles. As a person I love video games, Disneyland, and relaxing with loved ones. Let's talk about what makes you passionate!

I'm a Berklee Professor, saxophonist, clarinetist and author. As a D'Addario Performing Artist, I've performed & given workshops in Europe, Asia, the US, & the Caribbean. My recordings include: Cosmic Motion Picture (Jeff Harrington); One, Funkie Moon & Homecookin'! (Reed Dieffenbach); & So Tru (Trudy Sandhaus).

My name is Tristan Norton and I have been a guitarist, bassist, gigging, composing, and teaching musician in Northern California for 13 years. I am a graduate of Berkeley’s prestigious California Jazz Conservatory with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Studies.

Please reach out to inquire about lesson time availablility. Hello! My name is Nathan. I am a professional musician with over 14 years of experience as a private music teacher. Though I am new to the Lessonface platform, I have taught online lessons using Zoom since the Covid lockdowns of 2020! As a performer, I am an independent singer-songwriter, pianist, and organist.

Rafael Naine is a professional guitarist, composer, and music educator from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He holds a degree in Performance from Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), graduating Summa Cum Laude. With a diverse and active career, Rafael has performed as a sideman for various singers on TV shows and radio programs across Brazil.

Hello! I'm Stephanie (she/her), and I am a singer, pianist, and composer with a jazz and classical music background. As a teacher, I work with students on a range of topics including singing, jazz, pop and and Brazilian music repertoire - including scat-singing; ear-training, improvisation and music theory.