6 Best Online Saxophone Teachers

There’s no silver bullet to learning to play saxophone overnight, but with one of the best online saxophone teachers by your side, you’ll find yourself learning efficiently, progressing steadily, and fostering a genuine appreciation for the instrument’s rich tones.

Our methodology

We’ve vetted hundreds of educators to find the top saxophone teachers across the U.S. To make our short list of the best online saxophone teachers, we look for outstanding musicianship, extensive experience in teaching learners of all ages, strong skills in setting goals and organizing saxophone lessons, and a proven passion for inspiring students to find their own musical expression.

Every teacher in our final selection has received glowing testimonials from their students, highlighting the personal and musical growth students enjoy as a result of studying with these top-notch educators.

Without further ado, here is Tunelark’s official list of the 6 best online saxophone teachers in the U.S. —

Chelsea Luker

Chelsea studied saxophone, flute, voice, guitar, and piano from an early age. She holds a bachelor’s in saxophone performance from Florida State University School of Music, where she refined her skills as a classical musician. She also fell in love with singing and playing in fusion groups and began a career touring and recording with bands. Chelsea was encouraged to teach at an early age, and has since developed a clear approach to music education, devoted to sharing her…Read more

Cooper White

Alaskan-born musician Cooper was inspired by the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and received a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Following Berklee, he toured around the U.S. and performed on most major cruise lines as well as yachts, allowing him to visit 70 countries and all 7 continents. He was a performer in For The Record Live: The Brat Pack and performed in Broadway’s After Midnight. He had his own dinner theatre show entitled A Public Saxophone …Read more

Dan Elbert

Dan is an internationally touring saxophonist, composer, and teacher from the Bay Area. His approach is shaped by his unique path as a musician: quitting a corporate job, moving to a village in Southeast Asia to study saxophone, and eventually returning on a full scholarship to Berklee’s Global Jazz Institute, where he received his master’s. As a teacher, Dan believes every student is unique and that there is a lens through which music can feel rewarding and natural. His job…Read more

David Witkowski

David has over 30 years of teaching experience and is classically and jazz-educated. He also has been working as a freelance musician for 40 years in Philadelphia, New York, and Northern California, performing with orchestras, chamber groups, Broadway shows, jazz ensembles, and rock groups. David teaches saxophone lessons to students of all ages. His lessons have a relaxed, engaging, and fun vibe. He skillfully evaluates each student’s learning style and…Read more

Lucian Pixley

Lucian is a professional clarinet, saxophone, and flute player who has been performing and teaching full-time for seven years. Before that, he earned a degree in music from UC Berkeley, where he coached chamber music ensembles and played with the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra for four years. Lucian has performed with a diverse array of bands: he is the lead saxophone player for the alternative-funk band Durian, tenor saxophone for the Chinese Ska-Punk band…Read more

Travis Sullivan

Travis has been teaching woodwind and piano students of all ages for nearly 30 years.  A dedicated teacher and performer, Travis enjoys sharing his passion for music by providing fun lessons that help students develop a positive relationship with their instrument.  His saxophone lessons include learning how to read music, instrumental technique, sound production, developing good practice habits, and how to play repertoire in classical, jazz, and popular music styles. Travis…Read more