Background
With degrees from the Manhattan School of Music (M.M., 2015) and the Eastman School of Music (B.M., 2012), I bring my conservatory background to any educational environment to lay important groundwork while supporting students’ own creative voices and fostering a love for the music.
I currently serve as Director of Jazz at Reed College while teaching jazz courses at Portland State University and maintaining a saxophone studio at Pacific University, all in the greater Portland, OR, area.
I created and taught a course for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University, and have hosted educational events at the Reno Jazz Festival, New Mexico State University’s “Jazz Jumpstart” Festival, and high schools and colleges in all regions of the country.
I am available and would be excited to visit your school, meet for in-person or virtual private lessons, or appear at your educational event!
Sound Systems: Developing Your Unique Saxophone Voice
Sound Systems is a saxophone methods book that offers an approach to developing and refining a unique sound and voice on the saxophone. With exercises, etudes and explanations, the material covers fundamental to advanced concepts, catering to players at all levels in all genres and styles.
Your book includes access to recorded duet partner tracks for alto and tenor saxophones!
Digital Version
eBook + Duet Partner Recordings
Printed Version
Physical Book, eBook + Duet Partner Recordings
*Purchase of the printed book includes an immediate download of the eBook!
*Orders are typically shipped within 10-15 days of processed payment. Customer will receive email with tracking information once package is shipped.
*Please note, not responsible for any customs duties or taxes that may incur on international orders.
The Music of Johnny Hodges
An Online Course with Owen Broder
Originally developed for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Swing University, this course “The Music of Johnny Hodges” introduces you to the saxophonist that inspired a generation of saxophone giants and defined the sound of Duke Ellington’s band. With 14 video lectures and over 5 hours of curated listening,
Course Content
Chapter 1: The Man Behind the Horn
An introduction to the alto saxophone icon—his personality, family and childhood, and an overview of his career.
Lesson 1 - Who Was Johnny Hodges?
Lesson 2 - Growing Up
Lesson 3 - Career
Lesson 4 - Final Years
Chapter 2: Sound & Style
The identifying characteristics and qualities of Hodges’ unique voice on the saxophone.
Lesson 1 - How to Describe Sound
Lesson 2 - Hodges’ Sound
Chapter 3: With Duke Ellington
Significant musical moments from Hodges’ 40-year career with Duke Ellington.
Lesson 1 - The Rise
Lesson 2 - The Decline
Lesson 3 - The Return
Chapter 4: Front and Center
A look at the music Hodges made as a band leader outside his better-known role as the lead alto saxophonist in Duke Ellington’s band.
Lesson 1 - Becoming a Bandleader
Lesson 2 - Out on His Own
Lesson 3 - Striking a Balance