Learn from Great Jazz Improvisation Teachers

Thomas Mackay - Vibraphonist, Drummer Composer, Educator " Thomas owes an obvious debt to the great Bobby Hutcherson. With a clear tone, strong chops and good ideas he is also reminiscent of modern vibes masters Bryan Carrott and Joe Locke.A fine debut from a fellow Oregonian." - - Rob Scheps, NYC Jazz icon, independent review of " Jackson" (May 15, 2013) Born in 1967 in Oakland,…

Olga Shishkina is an internationally active gusli artist and educator, pianist, organist and composer with over 20 years of professional experience. She has performed in the USA, Japan and Europe and gave solo concerts in California, Paris on some of the world's best venues.

Hi, I am Mert Akyol, a professional musician and educator with over 15 years of guitar experience. I have a profound connection to music that completely transcends styles and genres. In fact, exploring and studying unfamiliar musical traditions from all over the world is my absolute passion.

Hello and welcome, I’m a pianist, composer, and educator with a lifelong passion for music as a living, breathing language — something to explore, shape, and make your own. Originally trained as a classical pianist in France, I later graduated summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where I had the chance to study with inspiring artists such as Danilo Pérez and…

🎹 Hi there! I am Andrea (Italy, born 1982). I received training in jazz and classical music. I graduated from the Amsterdam Conservatory, where I studied jazz piano and completed a program in electronic music in 2010. I am friendly, empathetic and patient, both qualities that have been appreciated throughout the years.

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.

Hello! I am an American saxophonist and electronic musician who has been teaching for 8+ years and playing for 14. I love all kinds of music and art; I think human expression through extra-linguistic media is one of the most liberating and satisfying pursuits as it not only allows us to express ourselves but also connect us to others and to history.

Guitarist, composer, and educator, Will Ross has been teaching music for over 9 years. At Oberlin College and Conservatory, he graduated with degrees in Jazz Guitar Performance and Economics from their double degree program. While at Oberlin, he taught guitar to college students each semester with experience varying from beginner to advanced.

Hello! Thank you for your interest in music lessons. I’m a professional teacher, studio musician, performer, and producer with over 30 years of experience. I graduated from the University of Miami's Studio Music and Jazz program in 2002, specializing in guitar.

Please reach out to inquire about lesson time availablility. Hello! My name is Nathan. I am a professional musician and have taught music students since 2010. As a solo performer, I am a singer-songwriter, pianist, and organist. My original music is pretty eclectic, but generally falls into the Christian and Jazz genres.