Nick Gomez

I’m a touring, radio-charted jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer who loves helping people enjoy playing music more. I work professionally on stage and in the studio, and I bring that real-world experience into every lesson.

I teach students of all ages and levels — from beginners figuring out their first notes to more advanced players looking to improve their tone, improvisation, and musical expression. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, whether that’s building confidence, preparing for performances, or learning how to move an audience with a solo.

Along with saxophone instruction, I also help students explore recording and basic music production. If you’re interested in recording your sax, creating your own tracks, or understanding how music comes together in a studio, we can absolutely work on that too.

My approach is relaxed, supportive, and practical. I believe learning music should feel inspiring and fun, while still giving you clear tools to grow and improve. The goal is always to help you sound like you — and enjoy the process along the way.

• Top 5 Smooth Jazz radio charting artist (September 2025)

• Composer/Songwriter/Music Producer for Hollywood Grit (feature film starring Tyrese Gibson, 2025)

• Toured in hit 80's bands, Naked Eyes (2008-2019) & Haircut 100 (2018-Present)

• Extensive experience recording, producing, mixing, and mastering original music. 

• Graduate, Berklee College of Music (2004) - Music Business Management/Saxophone Performance

• 8X Emmy Nominee

My teaching approach is rooted in the way I was trained at Berklee College of Music, with a strong emphasis on tone and sound as the foundation of expressive playing. I believe tone is the most direct way to connect with an audience — especially on an instrument like the saxophone, which functions much like a voice. In lessons, I like to dive deeply into the fundamentals that shape a player’s sound, including breath work and support, tone development, the overtone series, embouchure, and mouthpiece and reed setup. We get into the details of what’s actually happening physically and musically, and how those elements work together to create a sound that’s unique to each player. My goal is to help students understand and develop their individual voice on the instrument, and to elevate that sound as much as possible so it becomes a source of confidence, expression, and genuine connection with an audience.