Learn from Great Jazz Improvisation Teachers

Bill McBirnie is an acclaimed and internationally recognized jazz and Latin flute specialist. He was solicited, personally, by Sir James Galway to serve as his Resident Jazz Flute Specialist. Bill is also author of the book, The Technique and Theory of Improvisation – A practical guide for flutists, doublers, and other instrumentalists.

Alex Fiedler is a Madison-based trombonist, composer, and educator currently pursuing his Master of Music in Brass Performance at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He holds a 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 University of Louisville and Elmhurst…

Hello! With over 28 years in the music industry, I am an experienced Trumpet, Vocal, Piano and Music Theory (Composition, Orchestration & Arrangement) teacher and graduated with distinction for a Masters degree in music. B.Mus.. MMus.(UCT).

Lindsey received a doctorate in Music and Music Education from Columbia University's Teachers College. She has over 20-years of teaching experience with individual and group instruction, ages 3-50+. She finished her Masters in String Pedagogy and Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

An Alumni of Berklee College of Music with over 20 years experience playing live, recording, and studying music. **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. **My current calendar is my general availability.

Jeff Pifher is an award-winning instrumentalist, composer, and producer. Recently he has received wide recognition with the release of the self produced short documentary In the Same Direction: Jeff Pifher & Socrates' Trial (2020) which chronicles Jeff and his band's latest projects garnering 24 “Best Documentary” and “Best Music” awards from film festivals worldwide.

I like to work within the Jazz and Brazilian music styles. Besides developing reading skills, improvisation theory and creativity, I stimulate students to learn by heart the repertoire. Every week we study a new tune, memorize it, improvise on it and analyze its melody an harmony.

Matt Molesworth created Key Matters Piano Studio to be able to share his love of performing, composing and teaching music with his community. Mr. Molesworth studied Music Education at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and has been playing professionally for over 35 years.

Carl Kennedy is a Chicago-based pianist and composer who has built a diverse musical career crossing between jazz, soul, fusion, folk and classical traditions. Drawing from his well-rounded skill set, Carl is sought-after for his emotionally expressive playing and original compositions. He has played venues all over the country including the John F.

Hello there! My name is Kaden Powers, and I teach jazz piano, composition, and music theory. I started seriously learning piano at the age of 17, learning various jazz solos, watching youtube videos, and briefly took piano lessons. I did not learn in the traditional sense. However, that does not mean I cannot share my wealth of knowledge with you.