Lior Schweitzer

I am a multi-instrumentalist, performer, and music educator with over 20 years of teaching and performing experience.

My formal education began as a pianist at the School of Music in Kostroma. I continued at the College of Music, specializing in clarinet and saxophone, and later advanced to the Nizhny Novgorod State Conservatory in Russia, where I completed studies in performance and pedagogy. I also studied at the Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in Israel, deepening my skills in jazz performance and improvisation.

As a performer, I have appeared with chamber ensembles and wind orchestras, as well as a wide range of rock, folk, and jazz bands. My career includes performances and recordings at festivals, cultural events, and concert venues across Europe and Israel. These diverse experiences have allowed me to collaborate with musicians from many different traditions, strengthening both my technical skills and artistic versatility.

In addition to my performing career, I bring more than twenty years of teaching experience, including positions at the Nes Ziona Conservatory and Yad Harif Conservatory, as well as private instruction. My teaching combines classical foundations with contemporary approaches, helping each student develop both strong technique and personal expression.

I have dedicated more than two decades to teaching music in schools, conservatories, and private settings. I have worked with students of all ages and levels, teaching clarinet, saxophone, piano, and other instruments. My teaching philosophy emphasizes both technical mastery and creative expression, helping students develop not only as players but also as confident and well-rounded musicians. Whether guiding beginners or mentoring advanced students, I strive to inspire a lifelong love of music.