Learn from Great Saxophone Teachers

Hello! My name is Jernej Bregar. I am a saxophone player, composer, and educator. I recently completed my bachelor's studies at Codarts and earned an honorary Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree, cum laude, in saxophone. During this period, I studied with and attended masterclasses by some of the highest-caliber musicians in jazz, including Tineke Postma, Benjamin Herman, Bill…

I am a professional saxophonist, recorder player, improviser, composer, and dedicated educator based in NYC. I've been performing globally since the age of ten and have more than a decade of teaching experience. My education includes a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston, as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Early Music (Florence, Leipzig)…

I graduated Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition and Performance. I've played saxophone, flute and clarinet professionaly in orchestras, jazz bands, rock/pop bands and musical theatre. My background is both in classical and jazz music, including traditional and jazz theory.

Jonathan (Yonnie) Dror is a wind instrument artist that was born and raised in Jerusalem. he acquired his formal education at the Buchman Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University studying classical flute. Growing up in a unique, multicultural and diverse atmosphere stimulated his curiosity to delve into the cultural richness through wind instruments: He began to research and…

Manhattan based woodwind doubler, Katy Faracy, performs in pit orchestras and live music venues throughout NYC. She has performed numerous times at 54 Below and was a part of the Off Broadway revival “Sugar The Musical.” Katy has performed with The Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the Grammy-nominated Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, acclaimed contemporary music ensemble Present Music, and…

Ian van Nuys is a woodwind specialist, with playing proficiency in saxophone, oboe, flute, and clarinet. His primary instrument is the saxophone, which he studied as part of Dr. Chien-Kwan Lin’s saxophone studio at Eastman School of Music. Before studying at Eastman, Ian studied saxophone with Mr.

With a passion deeply rooted in the harmonies and rhythms of life, Lucija has dedicated herself to not only mastering her craft but also imparting her knowledge to the next generation. Holding a degree in music education, Lucija has traversed the globe, teaching and playing in countries like Slovenia, Austria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and now Germany In her spare…

Nicole DeMaio is a composer, performer, and educator who was born in Bogota, Colombia and is currently living in the NYC area. As a woodwind doubler, Nicole performs on flutes, clarinets, saxophones, and bassoon. She has recently worked as a substitute musician on Broadway’s “"Some Like It Hot", "Aladdin”, “1776”, “Kimberly Akimbo”, “A Strange Loop”, and “Beetlejuice”.

I have been an instrumental music teacher for 20 years. I have worked in public schools and private schools, in persons and online. I have taught private lessons, small groups, large classes and 200-hundred person concert bands. As a performer, I have participated in numerous ensembles.

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…