“I help committed woodwind musicians develop the technical foundations to perform, improvise, and express their creativity confidently.”
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Lessons, Resources & Coaching
Saxophone & Clarinet.
Jazz Improvisation
Woodwind Doubling
Theory & Composition
Audition Preparation
Testimonials
“Joel is an excellent teacher because of his desire to improve, his extremely practical approach to instruction, and his genuine care for the whole student. As an educator of teachers, his assignments are fresh and always result in a usable product. As a conductor his rehearsals are efficient yet relaxed and enjoyable. “Most importantly, Joel has the chops to teach by example in a variety of settings including saxophone, flute, improvisation, pedagogy, and arranging and composing. Most of all, Joel is a good person - mentor, colleague, and friend - and is a positive source for change in music education. ” - Former Student
“Joel is an incredible teacher! He is direct, patient, sincere, and insanely passionate about his craft. No matter what they are, Joel will push you to meet your goals in music and he won't stop until you've gone beyond what you thought you could ever accomplish.” -Emil
“Joel is an amazing teacher and mentor-knowledgeable, patient, and always encouraging. He explains things in a way that really makes sense to me, breaking down complex concepts so they're easy to understand. On top of that, he's a genuinely nice, relatable person who makes learning fun and motivating.” - Current Student
“Joel is a one of a kind educator! He is an immensely talented musician, a supportive and helpful professor, and a kind person. I deeply appreciate Joel’s vast musical knowledge, his wide skillset, and his ability to break down abstract concepts to help student understanding. During my lessons with Joel, I felt confident in my musical ability and was encouraged to push myself to be a better musician. He has a knack for proper goal-setting, and gave me a greater understanding of how to set high, yet achievable, long-term goals. - Current Student
“Joel is not just a talented saxophonist, but also a kind, curious, and patient instructor. He uniquely tailors instruction to what individual students need, and he is able to distill high-level theoretical knowledge in tandem with practical experience and examples. During my time studying with him, I not only got a solid foundation in the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, but also gained a broader perspective on musical style and historical context more generally. Joel was instrumental to my development as a musician and a scholar. I can’t recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking to deepen their musical knowledge and skill set.” - Former Student
Joel always made me feel seen as a person before I was seen as a musician, and had thoughtful conversations with me about musical and non-musical concepts. He is easy to talk to and is supportive of me musically and personally. Joel is so passionate about his own music, but he is equally as passionate about helping others find musicality within themselves and their own playing. Seeing this passion in Joel inspired me to find passion within my own playing and helped me stay motivated to get better every day. Joel is excellent, and I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to become a better musician!! - Current Student
“During my undergrad, I appreciated Joel’s deep understanding of music and his ability to break down abstract concepts. His teaching challenged me to think about music in new ways which has enriched my life. Perhaps most importantly, witnessing Joel’s work ethic lit a fire under me. He is an efficient knowledge acquiring machine. His drive and unrelenting consistency are qualities I aspire to have.” - Former Student
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“We have to be continually jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down”.
Kurt Vonnegut