Learn from Great Jazz Improvisation Teachers

Fabienne Jean, known artistically as FABMVSIC, is a Haitian American violinist, composer, arranger, and improviser who is redefining what the violin can express in today’s music. She blends the soul of jazz, the emotional depth of R&B, the rhythm of hip hop, and the expansiveness of world music to create a sound that is rich, expressive, and unmistakably her own, fluid across…

“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.

Luis Guerrero is a seasoned guitarist based in Orlando, Florida, with over 20 years of experience in live performance. With a background in Jazz and Rock music, Luis is known for his versatility, dynamic stage presence, and expressive playing.

Jody Mayfield is a jazz musician from Atlanta GA. He studied at Clark Atlanta University, where he majored in Music Performance. He holds a B.A. Degree in Music Technology from Morris Brown College and a Master's Degree in Music Technology from Southern Utah University.

Bruce has been helping children and adults learn to play music for over twenty years. A graduate of the Hartt School of Music, Bruce moved to New Hampshire to be part of the Waldorf school movement and has taught as an elementary classroom teacher and music teacher since 1997.

Multi-instrumentalist and music educator Bill Todd is a highly skilled and versatile musician with over 20 years of experience as a performer and music educator. Before moving to Los Angeles in 2020, Bill lived in Brooklyn, New York City developing his performance career as a jazz musician and Broadway musician.

I am a trumpet teacher with 10 years of education experience and students of all ages. I have been playing trumpet for over 17 years and specialize in teaching advanced technique, improvisation, and music theory. My first love will always be jazz, but I also enjoy playing pop, R&B/soul, and classical trumpet pieces.

Rafael Naine is a professional guitarist, composer, and music educator from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He holds a degree in Performance from Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), graduating Summa Cum Laude. With a diverse and active career, Rafael has performed as a sideman for various singers on TV shows and radio programs across Brazil.

Trumpeter/composer/bandleader based in New Orleans. Leads band on the Steamboat Natchez and others around the city. Solo album-Making Space. Passionate about helping students safely improve and developing a healthy relationship with themselves and music.

Hi! Nice to meet you! My name is Adam Bern and I am a violinist, composer, arranger, band leader and teacher based in Brookline, MA. I hold a B.M. in Classical Composition from the Berklee College of Music (as well as B.S. in Engineering Physics from Cornell University and an M.S.