Alexander Fiedler

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 University Jazz Festivals.

Alex maintains an active and versatile performing career spanning classical, jazz, and commercial music. He is a working musician with the 132D Army Band of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, appearing in concert band, ceremonial, and brass quintet settings. He holds positions on the sub-lists of the Kettle Moraine and Manitowoc Symphony Orchestras and has performed in pit orchestras for productions including Hadestown, Company, and A Little Night Music. On the jazz side, Alex has performed with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and shared the stage with noted artists Terell Stafford, Eric Jacobson, and Rob Hurst. He also leads his own jazz sextet, for which he composes and arranges all original music.

Alex brings that same range and passion to his studio. He has served on faculty at the UW–Whitewater Summer Jazz Camp and has taught private lessons since 2022, working with students of all ages and backgrounds. His teaching draws on classical fundamentals, jazz style, and real-world performance experience, giving students a well-rounded foundation and the tools to pursue whatever kind of music excites them most. Trombonist and composer Marshall Gilkes has called Alex "a great soloist and lead player."

Alex's teaching approach is rooted in strong fundamentals and centered around each student's individual goals. Lessons are built around the music and repertoire that excites the student, while ensuring that solid technique, tone, and musicianship are always developing underneath. Whether a student is preparing for an audition, working through their first method book, or learning a favorite song, Alex tailors the lesson experience to keep progress feeling meaningful and personal. He believes that motivated students practice, so finding what genuinely inspires each individual is just as important as what happens in the lesson room.