Jay is available to teach private lessons or classes in the following subjects:
He is also a founding member of COTA Camp Jazz faculty: campjazz.org
Contact him here to make an appointment.
- Saxophone
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Jazz Improvisation
- Ear Training
- Music Theory
- Composition and Arranging
- Jazz History
He is also a founding member of COTA Camp Jazz faculty: campjazz.org
"Jay is everything you'd want a music teacher to be — thoughtful, kind and patient. We feel lucky to have found him."— Allison Strout, parent
"When our son Sam started studying jazz alto sax with Jay, his playing made quantum leaps technically, musically, and creatively. Jay's a gifted and insightful teacher, and also a great guy!"— Peter Lurye, parent
"Jay is easy to work with from a parent and child perspective; our daughter looks forward to lessons. Jay instills focus and fun and keeps the lesson content challenging."— Janice Sharifi, parent
Jay and pianist Jarrett Cherner in a teaching artist master class with Yo-Yo Ma at Manhattan School of Music, November 2009. Photo by Jarrett Cherner
Jay explaining some no-doubt super-deep concept to an ensemble at COTA Camp Jazz in Delaware Water Gap, PA. Photo by Garth Woods
Click here to see his teaching resume: PDFContact him here to make an appointment.