Ian Gunnarschja - Beginner to Advanced
Ian Gunnarschja (He/They) is a Master’s student at CU Boulder pursuing a degree in saxophone performance and pedagogy. Originally from Oklahoma, Ian has earned a bachelor's degree in saxophone performance and has been playing the saxophone for 13+ years with experience teaching anyone from beginners to advanced students.
Having interacted with a diverse range of students, Ian remains committed to enhancing his pedagogical approach. Notably, he is dedicated to investigating various resources and methodologies aimed at fostering an environment conducive to the learning and performance of neurodiverse students on their instruments.
Thrilled by the prospect of both imparting knowledge and embarking on a shared learning journey, Ian looks forward to teaching anyone at any level!
Mark Ivlev - Beginner to Advanced (Online Lessons Only)
When Mark was in third grade, his class watched the fourth and fifth grade bands perform, and he was so enamored by that performance that he could not wait to join the band in his next year of school. He began playing saxophone in fourth grade at the age of 10. Ever since, he has continued on his musical journey enjoying tours to California, New York’s Carnegie Hall and Japan with various ensembles like his high school symphonic band and his local youth symphony organization.
Mark is now pursuing a bachelor of music degree as well as a computer science degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and is entering his fourth year at CU in the fall. He has been involved in several music ensembles at CU including multiple saxophone quartets, jazz ensemble and lead saxophonist of the university symphonic band. One of the highlights of his time at Boulder was the opportunity to participate in a master class for Claude Delangle, the professor of saxophone at the Paris Conservatory, and widely regarded as one of the very finest saxophone players in the world.
Mark hopes to one day become a professor of saxophone, so he loves teaching students. He can adapt to the needs of every individual, and guide his students to be the best saxophonists they can be. He can teach all levels and any type of music.
Availability is flexible, if you would like to schedule a lesson outside of my listed availability please inquire and I will likely be able to make it work.
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