Learn from Great Jazz Improvisation Teachers

Joey Chang has played cello and piano for 30 years and played guitar, studied beatboxing, and songwriting for 20 years. He has performed all over the world as a soloist, with ensembles and bands, and in theatrical productions. Specializing in improvisation and alternative styles such as rock, pop, and jazz, Mr. Chang has also studied classical cello.

Nicholas Santangelo was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in the neighboring communities across the Delaware River in Cherry Hill and Medford, New Jersey. After moving to Medford, Nicholas was accepted to Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, a prestigious private co-ed High School in the Tri-State area.

Saxophonist, flautist, and clarinettist, Camron Andrews, received his Bachelors of music degree from The University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has worked in a range of musical settings in South Africa and abroad. Camron recently returned from an international tour with the hit musical, Chicago, The Musical.

“Basically he’s the go-to cross-genre horn-blowing utility man of the Philly scene” (John Vettese). Vince Tampio is a professional trumpeter, arranger, composer, and educator based in Philadelphia, PA. Though firmly rooted in jazz, he is comfortable with a wide variety of genres including rock, soul, funk, folk, classical, and electronic.

Piano and voice lessons from a university professor with over 30 years of experience. 🎓 University professor 🎤 UNT master’s degree in Jazz Voice 🎹 Professional pianist 🎼 Teaches jazz, classical, pop, theory, ear training, improvisationo 🎯 Can coach audition preparation and advanced musicians Tobi Crawford is a highly sought-after vocalist, pianist, arranger and educator from…

BIO Aidan O’Connor is an emerging band leader, saxophonist, and composer. He is influenced by the likes of Lester Young, John Coltrane, and Sonny Stitt. Aidan plays in a personal style, while still invoking the mainstream jazz tradition. Aidan graduated from the Eastman School of Music in the Spring of 2019, where he earned a BM in Jazz and Contemporary Media.

Welcome to my profile and I can't wait to make music together! NOTE: My studio is full for the time being so I am not accepting new students at this time, but please reach out to get on my waitlist for the spring! Ana is a professional multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for her diversity in classical, jazz, and pop styles.

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.

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.

I like to work within the Jazz and Brazilian music styles. Besides developing reading skills, improvisation theory and creativity, I stimulate students to learn by heart the repertoire. Every week we study a new tune, memorize it, improvise on it and analyze its melody an harmony.