“I help committed woodwind musicians develop the technical foundations to perform, improvise, and express their creativity confidently.”

Interested in lessons or looking for more information?

Complimentary consultations are available in-person in Wichita or through video-chat!

During our consultation call you will receive personalized recommendations for lesson frequency, preparation strategy, and goal setting. We can also discuss our studio policies, tuition and registration next steps.

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Lessons, Resources & Coaching

  1. Saxophone & Clarinet.

  2. Jazz Improvisation

  3. Woodwind Doubling

  4. Theory & Composition

  5. Audition Preparation

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  • “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.”

    -Former student

  • “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 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. Joel is so passionate about helping others find their musicality and 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

  • “Joel is a one of a kind educator! He is an immensely talented musician, a supportive and kind person. 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

  • "During my time studying Joel, I gained a solid foundation in the fundamentals of jazz improvisation, as well as a broader perspective on musical style and historical context. 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

  • “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