Learn from Great Saxophone Teachers

I have a bachelors degree in music performance (emphasis in saxophone) from Colorado Mess University, and I am currently attending a graduate level performers certificate program at Norther Illinois University for the same. My final goal is to acquire a DMA with emphasis in saxophone performance, and become a full time university professor of saxophone.

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.

Max Schwimmer is a versatile saxophonist and a dedicated educator specializing in classical, jazz, and klezmer music. He holds a Master's in Music (M.M.) degree in saxophone performance from The Hartt School (2013) where he studied with Carrie Koffman, and a Bachelor's in Music (B.M.) degree in saxophone performance with honors from Arizona State University (2011), where he…

Hello, and thank you for checking out my profile. I am a saxophone and clarinet teacher with over 20 years of experience working with students of all ages and ability levels. My students routinely placed in District, All-State, and All-State Jazz Honor bands, with several making first chairs.

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).

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.

I have been a private music teacher for over 10 years now, and have enjoyed it immensely! For 5 of those 10 years I worked at a music conservatory in New Jersey helping students to prepare for auditions, competitions, and exams. When COVID hit, I started teaching online and have realized that these lessons can be just as effective as in person!

Kelly Pratt is a seasoned musician, composer, and educator with years of experience teaching students of all levels—from young beginners to advanced musicians. He has taught at the University of North Carolina and worked one-on-one with students across the world, tailoring lessons to help each individual develop both technical skill and creative confidence.

I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Saxophone Performance at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Prior to this, I lived and studied in Malaysia, where I obtained my bachelor's degree and taught private saxophone lessons to students of various ages, as well as coached saxophone sections at local middle and high schools.

I graduated Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition and Performance. I've played saxophone, flute and clarinet professionaly in orchestras, jazz bands, rock/pop bands and musical theatre. My background is both in classical and jazz music, including traditional and jazz theory.