Learn from Great Jazz Improvisation Teachers

Dan Elbert is a saxophonist, composer, teacher, and writer based in Brooklyn. As a saxophonist, Dan has been fortunate to perform all over the world, including recent tours in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Panama, and Costa Rica; and has shared the stage with many great artists, including Danilo Perez, Kenny Werner, Ralph Thomas (Sun Ra Arkestra, Quincy Jones), Benjamin Koen (David…

*I only accept 5 new students at a time. Send a message before booking so I can place you in the correct level. Justin Hernandez is a professional trumpet player and educator with 30 years of experience as a performer and dedicated music teacher.

**New or existing students, please send me a message regarding scheduling. I may be able to accommodate time slots other than what's currently shown on my calendar. New Students: Please feel free to send me a message about your musical experience and any goals or influences you may have. I'm happy to set up a time to discuss lessons and your goals over the phone as well.

Hi, I'm Ricky Binta, a professional guitarist and instructor with a formal musical foundation developed at Yamaha Music Indonesia (2003 - 2006). With teaching experience dating back to 2008, I have taught over 400 students across various ages and skill levels, focusing on intermediate to advanced techniques, improvisation, phrasing, and music theory.

Alex Fiedler is a Madison-based trombonist, composer, and educator currently pursuing his DMA in Brass Performance at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He holds a Masters of Music in Performance from UW-Madison and Bachelor of Music in Performance from UW–Whitewater, where he performed at Carnegie Hall with the Wind Ensemble and earned Outstanding Soloist honors at both the…

Franz Hackl's wide variety of expertise as a trumpeter, composer, producer, clinician, and brass instrument maker ultimately defines him as an ever-evolving artist. Franz grew up in the Tyrolean region of Austria and followed in his father's footsteps as a featured trumpet soloist with traditional Austrian Brass bands.

Julian Blumenthaler redefines the sound of the violin. Trained in classical music from the age of five by Irina Goldstein, he quickly became captivated by improvisational music, driven by a desire to fuse the sound of the violin with jazz, hip-hop, and soul.

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.

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.

I am a music teacher with 17 years of experience. I hold a bachelor’s degree in musical composition and training in guitar, and I also work as an arranger and orchestrator. My focus includes jazz, Brazilian music, harmony, and improvisation. However, I also have extensive experience in teaching beginners, as I have worked for many years as a coordinator at a music school.