Learn from Great Jazz Saxophone Teachers

I am an alto saxophonist based in Denver, Colorado, and a graduate of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, where I earned a B.A. in Global Jazz Studies with a 3.83 GPA. During my time at UCLA, I performed extensively in large ensembles and small jazz combos, participated in educational outreach programs, and studied privately with renowned saxophonists including Mark Turner and…

Russell Sweet holds a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance from the University of Oregon, where he studied saxophone with Dr. Idit Shner, flute with Dr. Jacqueline Cordova‑Arrington, and clarinet with Dr. Wonkak Kim. At the University of Oregon, he served as the saxophone graduate employee, teaching lessons, coaching chamber ensembles, and leading the saxophone…

I am a music educator, performer, and composer with a Master’s Degree in Music from New York University (2021) and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in Music & Technology from Stony Brook University (2019), where I graduated Summa Cum Laude. My training includes instrumental performance, composition, conducting, and music technology.

As a multi-instrumentalist, I bring a broad musical perspective to my teaching. My goal is to help students not only learn how to play their instrument, but also develop a deeper understanding of the music they are passionate about.

I’m a professional saxophonist and improviser with 35 years of experience, specialising in tone, technique, and creative approaches to improvisation. My teaching combines jazz, modal language and Indian classical concepts to help you build a confident, expressive voice on the saxophone — whether you are a complete beginner, returning player or an experienced musician.

I am a professional musician and multi-instrumentalist residing in Brooklyn, New York. I am primarily a saxophonist, but also double proficiently on trumpet and drums, and guitar. I have performed professionally for 13 years in NYC and internationally with a host of world class musicians.

Overall Teacher of the Year on Lessonface! Alison holds a Masters in Music Ed. Fun, experienced & patient teacher. Alison has taught over 20,000 lessons in various instruments and voice to over 550 students in private lessons and small groups, in person and online. Her students range from age 3 through adults. Alison is the co-owner of Strand Studios in NJ.

Mercury Prize–nominated Saxophonist & Goldsmiths Lecturer — Improvisation, Composition, Songwriting & Artist Development I am an internationally recognised saxophonist, composer and educator, and a Lecturer in Popular Music at Goldsmiths, University of London.

James Gereige is a lifelong learner whose studies bridge Berklee College of Music and SRH Berlin, with academic training and professional experience spanning performance, composition, sound engineering, and music direction. He brings a balance of strong technical skill, musical sensitivity, and real-world experience to his teaching.

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.