Learn from Great Woodwind Teachers

I am a music educator, performer, and composer with a Master’s Degree in Music from New York University (2021) and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in Music & Technology from Stony Brook University (2019), where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. My training includes instrumental performance, composition, conducting, and music technology.

Emídio André Costa is one of the most talented clarinetists of his generation in Portugal. He finished his Master's degree in performance at the Haute École de musique de Genève with the renowned professor Romain Guyot with the special award "Cardinaux". He finished his bachelor at the National orchestra Academy in Lisbon with the professor Nuno Silva.

Dr. Erich Tucker has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Central America, Australia and Asia. Erich currently teaches applied flute, woodwinds and musicology at Tarrant County College. Floating between the worlds of music notation and improvisation, Erich is equally comfortable spinning sound both on and off the page.

Originally from Colorado, I received a Bachelor of Music Performance at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. I hold two Master of Music degrees from New York University, Steinhardt. In 2008 I started teaching guitar and recorder for two sisters who lived across the street.

I’m a professional music tutor, producer, and songwriter with over ten years of teaching and industry experience. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Arts from the University of Uyo, Nigeria, where I received formal academic training in music theory, composition, performance, and contemporary music practices.

Originally from New Zealand Brent Stanton began playing music professionally at age 16, performing and recording there. In 1978 he moved to Australia to continue study saxophone, flute, clarinet and composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This led to an ongoing and varied performance, recording and teaching career in many music genres over a period of 10 years.

I love teaching! I have been teaching for over 30 years, kids and adults, beginners to advanced orchestral players. In addition to private students, and I also am the Flute Choir Director for many middle and high school band programs.

Gina is known by her students as a patient, fun and engaging teacher. She is a touring and recording multi-instrumentalist, and loves to share her expertise on these instruments with students of all levels and ages. She really enjoys helping students find their own musical voices, in addition to honing their technical skills and knowledge.

Cornel Schenk is a multi-instrumentalist holding Licentiates in Piano, Harp, and Flute, and has over 40 years of experience as an international performer and educator. I bring a lifetime of musical heritage to every lesson. Growing up in a family-owned music store in South Africa, I began learning to play piano at the age of 3, and started teaching piano at the age of 15.

I’m Xale Slusser, a Los Angeles–based bassoonist and oboist with degrees in performance, composition, and ethnomusicology from Ohio Northern University, the California Institute of the Arts, and UCLA. I teach Bassoon and Oboe (all levels) as well as Saxophones (SATB) and Clarinets (Sopranino–Contra Alto).