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Zoe Obadia is a saxophonist, composer, and teacher based in New York City. Originally from New Jersey, she began playing at a young age and became immersed in a community of great musicians and educators there. She moved to New York in 2014 to attend the Juilliard School and has since performed in the city at venues such as Dizzy’s, Mezzrow, Birdland, Ornithology, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Zoe has been teaching privately for 9 years. Her teaching style focuses on building fundamentals while getting to know each student and their unique musical interests.
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Praised for his “saxophone virtuosity” by Downbeat Magazine, Max Bessesen is a rising young saxophonist and composer in New York City. His 2020 debut album Trouble (Ropeadope Records) features Cornettist Ron Miles and was well reviewed by Jazziz, Jazz Times, and Jazzwise. He has performed with musicians like Greg Ward, Dana Hall, and Bobby Broom and his work is supported by The Luminarts Foundation, Pathways to Jazz, and The Frank Huntington Beebe Fund. Max teaches jazz, classical and popular music to his students and is currently pursuing a masters degree at the Manhattan School of Music.
Learn MoreLessons are $29 per half hour or $54 per hour. Your first lesson is 50% off to make sure you find the perfect teacher for you!
Although there are some differences, multiple studies on distance learning, including this study from UNC, have shown that students are 36% more focused and perform 22% better when compared to in-person lesson.
All our teachers are from top music conservatories, such as Juilliard or Oberlin. They also must have extensive teaching experience and be recommended by conservatory professors.
After choosing a teacher and purchasing a lesson, all you need is a computer with a built in microphone and webcam. After booking you will be sent a link that connects you with your teacher at the scheduled time with two clicks.