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Woodwind Lessons
CARLOS McCOY — SAXOPHONE, CLARINET, FLUTE
Carlos McCoy teaches saxophone, clarinet, and flute. With over a decade of performing experience, award winning saxophonist Carlos McCoy has performed with a variety of greats including Bobby Escovedo, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists The Dells, Papa J (of Sly and the Family Stone), Grammy-winning Jamie Dubberly and Carlos Caro (of Pacific Mambo Orchestra), as well as many prominent west coast performers. Additional performance experiences include performing in the lead alto chair for Disney in 2006 (All American College Band), and performances at the Vienne, Umbria, and Montreux jazz festivals in Europe. Carlos is currently an in-demand sideman and leads his own 9-piece Latin orchestra along with a quintet, which has performed at many prestigious events. Carlos holds a performance certificate from the Berklee College of Music, and a Bachelors and Masters degree in music from Sacramento State university.
BRENNEN MILTON — SAXOPHONE, CLARINET, FLUTE
Brennen Milton teaches flute, clarinet, and saxophone. In 2015, Brennen received a Master of Music degree from CSUS- where he studied with Deborah Pittman and Sandra McPherson. While at Sac State, Brennen won their concerto competition and was awarded the opportunity to perform Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsody as soloist with the university orchestra. In 2018, as half the duo of Carlos and Brennen, he had the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall after placing first in chamber music for the Golden Classical Music Awards. Brennen seeks to engage musicians through project based and goal oriented musical coaching. From his own experience and through extensive research Brennen guides musicians to their goals. He believes that a desire to be a better musician is not enough. One should have clear and concise goals; then one will experience improvement as a byproduct. In addition to being an award-winning instrumentalist, Brennen founded bJovon Designs in order to liven up his performances with fascinating garments and share his sewing skills with the world.
Currently, Brennen is performing with local mariachi band Córima who, in April 2023, was invited to perform at the Mondavi Center. He has also collaborated with highly skilled musicians from around the world and has had the privilege of performing in various well-known performance venues around the country. Brennen strives to make the world a more interesting place through fashion design, musical performance and musical coaching.
Please contact Brennen directly for scheduling.
Email: [email protected]
EDDY OLEYNIK — CLARINET, SAXOPHONE
Eddy has been teaching music since 2018 and studying piano since he was 5. He graduated from Sacramento State University with a Bachelor's in Jazz studies. He has performed with jazz big bands, combo groups, vocalists, and also played solo gigs. He started piano by playing classical music, but opened himself up to playing in musicals, orchestras, and church services as well. Eddy has also been proficient in playing Clarinet and Saxophone since he was 12 years old. He has taught private lessons for Piano and Woodwind for 7 years and has also recently started directing Band programs for elementary and middle schools.
Although his musical journey began by playing classical music, he found his passion after being exposed to improvisation, which he dubs as "learning to instantly create soundscapes through your musical intuition." His teaching style revolves around firstly discovering the student's goals, and then collectively creating realistic plans toward achieving those goals with hands-on and visual resources.
Please contact him for questions, lesson fees, and available lesson times:
Eddy Oleynik
(916) 295-8934
Email: [email protected]
Email or text preferred.
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