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Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco-based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002. She has been dubbed "one of the region's most esteemed saxophonists" (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has "quietly become one of the essential voices in the Bay Area jazz scene" (Andrew Gilbert, East Bay Express, 2014). Knudsen was included in a list of "10 Female Instrumentalists Who Redefine Jazz" by Alexa Peters of Paste Magazine (2016) and voted "One of the Best Female Jazz Musicians in the East Bay" (CBS, SF local Bay Area, 2013).
As a composer, Knudsen has been commissioned by the San Jose Jazz 'New Works Festival' to write a piece and create an accompanying film in response to the global pandemic (2021). In 2020, she was the recipient of InterMusic SF's Small Chamber Music Grant, funding the debut album of the Kasey Knudsen Sextet. In 2013, Knudsen was commissioned by Intersection For the Arts to compose and perform an evening of new work featuring her original music. In 2008, Knudsen was featured in a series presented by the De Young Museum, showcasing her composition inspired by visual artist Deborah Oropallo. In 2005, she was commissioned by the California Jazz Conservatory's Emerging Artist Series to present an evening of original music.
In addition to leading a number of her own projects, as a co-leader, she is involved in several groups including the Schimscheimer Family Trio, the Holly Martins, and the Klaxon Mutant Allstars. Knudsen collaborates frequently with many of the most unique musical voices in the Bay Area including multiple performances across the US and Europe with Tune-Yards, Fred Frith and the Gravity Band, the Charlie Hunter Quartet, Erik Jekabson, the Ian Carey Quintet + 1, Ben Goldberg, the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Beth Schenck, and many more.
As an educator, Knudsen specializes in the development of improvisation skills through the study of harmony, transcription, and saxophone technique with a focus on sound production, articulation, phrasing, and ear training. She currently teaches ensembles and workshops at the California Jazz Conservatory. She has been a clinician at Berkeley High School, Piedmont High School, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, the Lafayette Jazz Workshop, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Reno Jazz Festival, and the UC Berkeley Young Musician's Program. Knudsen was an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Sonoma State University for 10 years.
Discography:
Rocketship “Sings Standards, Vol 1” (2021), Ben Goldberg “Symphony No. 9” (2020), Ian Carey “Fire in My Head” (2020), Throttle Elevator Music “Emergency Exit” (2020), Schimscheimer Family Trio “Broken Home” (2017), Ben Goldberg School’s “The Humanities” (2017), Erik Jekabson “A Brand New Take” (2016), Disappear Incompletely “Music of Radiohead, Vol. 1” (2016), The Holly Martins “You Know, I Was Just About To” (2016), Throttle Elevator Music “Counterweight” (2016), Ian Carey “Interview Music” (2015), Michael Coleman’s Enjoyer (2015), the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra “Cheap Rent” (2015), Schimscheimer Family Trio “Family Fun Time” (2014), Klaxon Mutant Allstars “Robot Invasion” (2014), Ian Carey "Roads and Codes" (2013), Nathan Clevenger Group “Observatory” (2013), City Church "Little Big Band" (2012), Evan Francis Group “Crazy Skeleton” (2011), Aaron Novik "Floating World, Vol. 1" (2011), Tuneyards "Who Kill" (2011), Q Morrow “All Around Dude” (2011), Terrence Brewer "Setting the Standard, Vol. 1" (2011), The Holly Martins “No. No. Yes. No.” (2010), Realistic Orchestra “Symphonies From Down the Block” (2009), Jay Stapleton “Upshot” (2010), Adam Theis “Brass Bows & Beats” (2009), Nathan Clevenger Group “The Evening Earth” (2008), Terrence Brewer “Quintessential” (2008)
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My areas of focus include: Saxophone Technique Improvisation Exercises Ear Training Composition Repertoire Transcription Creating and maintaining a practice routine Staying relaxed, focused, and inspired Sound Production Deep Listening Long Tone Exercises zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is a long tone exercise that involves overtones & overtone matching. It's great for developing embouchure strength & flexibility. Long Tone Exercise #1 39.3 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is another long tone exercise that helps develop embouchure strength & flexibility Long Tone Exercise #2 70.1 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Check out my reviews on Google! https://maps.app.goo.gl/9b316Xvg1BdKTprAA Testimonials “ I took lessons with Kasey for about 2-3 years and I can easily say that she is an outstanding saxophone teacher. She focuses on strengthening your saxophone fundamentals such as technique and sound as well as being analytical about jazz improvisation, solo transcriptions, learning jazz standards and vocabulary. Kasey always encouraged me to try my best at every lesson, even if I messed up. Through her melodic and tasteful improvisations and practice discipline, Kasey has made a more confident musician and I will forever be grateful for that.” - Barrett Koontz “ I found Kasey to be a profoundly insightful and inspirational teacher. I took lessons from her both to improve my technique on the saxophone and to learn the art of jazz improvisation. Kasey offers a structured program that is flexible enough to respond to an individual player’s needs and circumstances. I took my lessons with Kasey during the height of the pandemic, so necessarily on Zoom; I was very pleased with how Kasey managed to make the sessions feel just like in-person lessons, with insightful analysis my playing and tailored exercises to help me work toward specific goals. Through a wonderful combination of structure and openness Kasey managed to push me to play with better accuracy, get my jazz articulation down, increase my speed, memorize tunes and chord progressions, transcribe jazz solos, and ultimately create melodic improvised solos of my own. I highly recommend Kasey as a teacher of both saxophone and of jazz improvisation.” - Terry Toczynski “ Kasey is an AMAZING player and superfine teacher! I can easily say she’s one of the finest instructors I’ve had for any subject. Studying jazz with her has been quite a journey for me; my goal is to play smart, expressive improvisations and she’s taking me there. I’m a professional, classically-trained player on an unconventional wind instrument; Kasey has taken me from ground zero in jazz to feeling comfy and capable as a developing jazz improviser. In the process, my understanding of theory and musicianship has increased exponentially. I’ve learned a tremendous amount about focusing mentally when playing and improvising, and am a better and more confident musician overall. I recommend her highly as a superb jazz teacher, with a quiet, kind, and gentle manner.” - Frances Feldon “ Kasey has been an incredible teacher and source of inspiration for my son as he progressed from being a beginner at age 11 to now being a mature player at age 16, with a level of mastery of sax technique, a deep sense of musicianship, a natural jazz fluidity that would have never been possible without Kasey's supremely attuned, patient, and insightful expertise and guidance. As with her world-class talents as a saxophonist and composer, she's also a world-class teacher of students of all levels and ages. I cannot recommend her enough!” - Ben Silverman “ Kasey is simply one of the best players and teachers in the Bay Area. As the Band and Jazz director at King Middle School in Berkeley, I can really appreciate her attention to detail and complete understanding of how to access, and then follow up with the material and music that really pushes the student to the next level. She also has an amazing personality that makes everyone feel comfortable. I have sent many students to Kasey with great results, including my son. 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In my lessons, we focus on a specific regiment, tailored to your needs and goals. I work with beginning, intermediate, or advanced students. I’ve been a faculty member of Sonoma State University’s Jazz Department, the California Jazz Conservatory, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, The Lafayette Jazz Workshop, the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Education Department, the Reno Jazz Festival, and many more. My areas of focus include: Saxophone Technique Improvisation Exercises Ear Training Composition Repertoire Transcription Creating and maintaining a practice routine Staying relaxed, focused, and inspired Sound Production Deep Listening Long Tone Exercises zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is a long tone exercise that involves overtones & overtone matching. It's great for developing embouchure strength & flexibility. Long Tone Exercise #1 39.3 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is another long tone exercise that helps develop embouchure strength & flexibility Long Tone Exercise #2 70.1 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Check out my reviews on Google! https://maps.app.goo.gl/9b316Xvg1BdKTprAA Testimonials “ I took lessons with Kasey for about 2-3 years and I can easily say that she is an outstanding saxophone teacher. She focuses on strengthening your saxophone fundamentals such as technique and sound as well as being analytical about jazz improvisation, solo transcriptions, learning jazz standards and vocabulary. Kasey always encouraged me to try my best at every lesson, even if I messed up. Through her melodic and tasteful improvisations and practice discipline, Kasey has made a more confident musician and I will forever be grateful for that.” - Barrett Koontz “ I found Kasey to be a profoundly insightful and inspirational teacher. I took lessons from her both to improve my technique on the saxophone and to learn the art of jazz improvisation. Kasey offers a structured program that is flexible enough to respond to an individual player’s needs and circumstances. I took my lessons with Kasey during the height of the pandemic, so necessarily on Zoom; I was very pleased with how Kasey managed to make the sessions feel just like in-person lessons, with insightful analysis my playing and tailored exercises to help me work toward specific goals. Through a wonderful combination of structure and openness Kasey managed to push me to play with better accuracy, get my jazz articulation down, increase my speed, memorize tunes and chord progressions, transcribe jazz solos, and ultimately create melodic improvised solos of my own. I highly recommend Kasey as a teacher of both saxophone and of jazz improvisation.” - Terry Toczynski “ Kasey is an AMAZING player and superfine teacher! I can easily say she’s one of the finest instructors I’ve had for any subject. Studying jazz with her has been quite a journey for me; my goal is to play smart, expressive improvisations and she’s taking me there. I’m a professional, classically-trained player on an unconventional wind instrument; Kasey has taken me from ground zero in jazz to feeling comfy and capable as a developing jazz improviser. In the process, my understanding of theory and musicianship has increased exponentially. I’ve learned a tremendous amount about focusing mentally when playing and improvising, and am a better and more confident musician overall. I recommend her highly as a superb jazz teacher, with a quiet, kind, and gentle manner.” - Frances Feldon “ Kasey has been an incredible teacher and source of inspiration for my son as he progressed from being a beginner at age 11 to now being a mature player at age 16, with a level of mastery of sax technique, a deep sense of musicianship, a natural jazz fluidity that would have never been possible without Kasey's supremely attuned, patient, and insightful expertise and guidance. As with her world-class talents as a saxophonist and composer, she's also a world-class teacher of students of all levels and ages. I cannot recommend her enough!” - Ben Silverman “ Kasey is simply one of the best players and teachers in the Bay Area. As the Band and Jazz director at King Middle School in Berkeley, I can really appreciate her attention to detail and complete understanding of how to access, and then follow up with the material and music that really pushes the student to the next level. She also has an amazing personality that makes everyone feel comfortable. I have sent many students to Kasey with great results, including my son. 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Kasey Knudsen - Audio Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Broken Home Schimscheimer Family Trio Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Broken Home by Schimscheimer Family Trio popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> As if from an actual collection of blood relatives, the Schimscheimer Family Trio’s second album “Broken Home” opens a window into an alternate world—one in which songs become people, sounds describe stories, and music Read more As if from an actual collection of blood relatives, the Schimscheimer Family Trio’s second album “Broken Home” opens a window into an alternate world—one in which songs become people, sounds describe stories, and music falls beyond categorization. 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January by Kasey Knudsen Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials zoogle-media-player#resizeApplyMarquee" data-target="player-title"> 0:00 / ??? January From the recording Broken Home Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> January by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Some images © Log out Powered by Bandzoogle Kasey Knudsen - Photos Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Schimscheimer Family Trio The Lost Shapes with Charlie Hunter, Scott Amendola and Kirk Knuffke @ California Jazz Conservatory Ian Carey Quintet + 1 Kasey Knudsen Trio with Jon Arkin and Miles Wick with Jim Nadel Beth Schenck, Phillip Greenlief, Cory Wright with Fred Frith & Gravity Live with Henry Hung Fred Frith's Gravity @ the Moer's Festival, Germany Kasey Knudsen Sextet @ The De Young Museum Kk Sextet Fred Frith @ Roulette, NYC with Patrick Cress Fred Frith in Germany KK Sextet @ Intersection For the Arts MWBB Ian Carey Horns Nathan Clevenger Group Nathan Clevenger Group the Lost Shapes with Q Morrow @ the Blue Whale, Los Angeles with Kirk Knuffke the Schimscheimer Family Trio SF Jazz Jackie McLean Tribute @ Lafayette Jazz Camp having fun on halloween Beth Schenck Sax Quartet Erik Jekabson Quintet Share photo gallery share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Projects popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band Friday, May 8 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07) Fri, May 8 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07) Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 2018 marked the 40th anniversary of the 1978 Jazz Garden Big Band premiere to a standing room only audience at the Eulipia Café in downtown San Jose. Over the four decades since, it has performed in dozens of Bay Area jazz clubs, concert halls, and festivals. The band has backed guest artists such as Mel Torme, Joe Henderson and Bruce Forman in concert and on it's critically acclaimed cds: The Jazz Garden (1982) Deep Voices (1988) When Dreams Come True (1993) and Milagro's Journey (2001) The band recorded and performed the suite Temperature Rising (1998), commissioned by San Jose Jazz Society. The Jazz Garden Big Band features some of the most active freelance musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most have performed with the band for decades including saxophonists Mary Fettig, Kasey Knudsen, Dann Zinn, Bob Kenmotsu and Bob Farrington; Lead Trumpeters Marvin McFadden and Rich Bice; Jazz Trumpeters Mike Olmos and Erik Jekabson; Trombonists Matt Hall, Dave Eshelman, Jeanne Geiger and bass trombonist Rich Lee; with Colin Hogan, piano; Randy Vincent, guitar; Dan Parenti, bass and Kelly Fasman, drums. Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band @ Diablo Valley College on May 8, 7:00PM popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> View on Google Maps Scott Amendola, Mat Muntz, & Kasey Knudsen Trio Friday, May 15 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07) Fri, May 15 @ 7:00PM (PDT, UTC-07) Center For New Music, 55 Taylor St, San Francisco The Scott Amendola, Kasey Knudsen, Mat Muntz Trio brings three adventurous musicians together for music that grooves, stretches, and stays deeply connected. Scott’s drumming is playful and fearless, Mat’s bass playing is bold and imaginative, and together we leave plenty of room for surprises. Expect deep listening and strong pockets. Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Scott Amendola, Mat Muntz, & Kasey Knudsen Trio @ Center For New Music on May 15, 7:00PM popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> View on Google Maps Scott Amendola, Mat Muntz, & Kasey Knudsen Trio Saturday, May 23 @ 7:00PM Sat, May 23 @ 7:00PM Drytown Social Club, 15950 CA-49, Drytown, CA The Scott Amendola, Kasey Knudsen, Mat Muntz Trio brings three adventurous musicians together for music that grooves, stretches, and stays deeply connected. Scott’s drumming is playful and fearless, Mat’s bass playing is bold and imaginative, and together we leave plenty of room for surprises. Expect deep listening and strong pockets. Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Scott Amendola, Mat Muntz, & Kasey Knudsen Trio @ Drytown Social Club on May 23, 7:00PM popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> View on Google Maps Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band Tuesday, May 26 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) Tue, May 26 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley 2018 marked the 40th anniversary of the 1978 Jazz Garden Big Band premiere to a standing room only audience at the Eulipia Café in downtown San Jose. Over the four decades since, it has performed in dozens of Bay Area jazz clubs, concert halls, and festivals. The band has backed guest artists such as Mel Torme, Joe Henderson and Bruce Forman in concert and on it's critically acclaimed cds: The Jazz Garden (1982) Deep Voices (1988) When Dreams Come True (1993) and Milagro's Journey (2001) The band recorded and performed the suite Temperature Rising (1998), commissioned by San Jose Jazz Society. The Jazz Garden Big Band features some of the most active freelance musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most have performed with the band for decades including saxophonists Mary Fettig, Kasey Knudsen, Dann Zinn, Bob Kenmotsu and Bob Farrington; Lead Trumpeters Marvin McFadden and Rich Bice; Jazz Trumpeters Mike Olmos and Erik Jekabson; Trombonists Matt Hall, Dave Eshelman, Jeanne Geiger and bass trombonist Rich Lee; with Colin Hogan, piano; Randy Vincent, guitar; Dan Parenti, bass and Kelly Fasman, drums. Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band @ Freight and Salvage on May 26, 7:30PM popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> View on Google Maps The Klaxon Mutant Jazz All-Stars CD Release Party!!! Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) Sat, May 30 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) Bird & Beckett Bookstore, 653 Chenery St., San Francisco Album Release Party!! The music of the Klaxon Mutant Allstars represents a new generation of eclectic-minded jazz musicians living in the technology-obsessed, genre-twisting, multicultural mix that i Kasey Knudsen Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials A Litte Bit About Me... zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco-based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002. She has been dubbed "one of the region's most esteemed saxophonists" (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has "quietly become one of the essential voices in the Bay Area jazz scene" (Andrew Gilbert, East Bay Express, 2014). Knudsen was included in a list of "10 Female Instrumentalists Who Redefine Jazz" by Alexa Peters of Paste Magazine (2016) and voted "One of the Best Female Jazz Musicians in the East Bay" (CBS, SF local Bay Area, 2013). As a composer, Knudsen has been commissioned by the San Jose Jazz 'New Works Festival' to write a piece and create an accompanying film in response to the global pandemic (2021). In 2020, she was the recipient of InterMusic SF's Small Chamber Music Grant, funding the debut album of the Kasey Knudsen Sextet. In 2013, Knudsen was commissioned by Intersection For the Arts to compose and perform an evening of new work featuring her original music. In 2008, Knudsen was featured in a series presented by the De Young Museum, showcasing her composition inspired by visual artist Deborah Oropallo. In 2005, she was commissioned by the California Jazz Conservatory's Emerging Artist Series to present an evening of original music. In addition to leading a number of her own projects, as a co-leader, she is involved in several groups including the Schimscheimer Family Trio, the Holly Martins, and the Klaxon Mutant Allstars. Knudsen collaborates frequently with many of the most unique musical voices in the Bay Area including multiple performances across the US and Europe with Tune-Yards, Fred Frith and the Gravity Band, the Charlie Hunter Quartet, Erik Jekabson, the Ian Carey Quintet + 1, Ben Goldberg, the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Beth Schenck, and many more. As an educator, Knudsen specializes in the development of improvisation skills through the study of harmony, transcription, and saxophone technique with a focus on sound production, articulation, phrasing, and ear training. She currently teaches ensembles and workshops at the California Jazz Conservatory. She has been a clinician at Berkeley High School, Piedmont High School, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, the Lafayette Jazz Workshop, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Reno Jazz Festival, and the UC Berkeley Young Musician's Program. Knudsen was an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Sonoma State University for 10 years. Discography: Rocketship “Sings Standards, Vol 1” (2021), Ben Goldberg “Symphony No. 9” (2020), Ian Carey “Fire in My Head” (2020), Throttle Elevator Music “Emergency Exit” (2020), Schimscheimer Family Trio “Broken Home” (2017), Ben Goldberg School’s “The Humanities” (2017), Erik Jekabson “A Brand New Take” (2016), Disappear Incompletely “Music of Radiohead, Vol. 1” (2016), The Holly Martins “You Know, I Was Just About To” (2016), Throttle Elevator Music “Counterweight” (2016), Ian Carey “Interview Music” (2015), Michael Coleman’s Enjoyer (2015), the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra “Cheap Rent” (2015), Schimscheimer Family Trio “Family Fun Time” (2014), Klaxon Mutant Allstars “Robot Invasion” (2014), Ian Carey "Roads and Codes" (2013), Nathan Clevenger Group “Observatory” (2013), City Church "Little Big Band" (2012), Evan Francis Group “Crazy Skeleton” (2011), Aaron Novik "Floating World, Vol. 1" (2011), Tuneyards "Who Kill" (2011), Q Morrow “All Around Dude” (2011), Terrence Brewer "Setting the Standard, Vol. 1" (2011), The Holly Martins “No. No. Yes. No.” (2010), Realistic Orchestra “Symphonies From Down the Block” (2009), Jay Stapleton “Upshot” (2010), Adam Theis “Brass Bows & Beats” (2009), Nathan Clevenger Group “The Evening Earth” (2008), Terrence Brewer “Quintessential” (2008) Some images © Log out Powered by Bandzoogle notes 0:00 / ??? 1 Marcel 3:26 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Marcel by Schimscheimer Family Trio popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Info 0:00 / 3:26 2 January 6:02 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> January by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 6:02 3 Rolf 4:43 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Rolf by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 4:43 zoogle-media-player#resizeApplyMarquee" data-target="player-title"> 0:00 / ??? Kasey Knudsen - Press Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials “ Along with playing cascading, virtuosic solos, Knudsen experiments with sound design and effects, transforming the “jazz” listening experience” — Alexa Peters of Paste Magazine Reviews CBS SF Bay Area March 21, 2013: I'm included in their list of “Best Local Female Musicians in the East Bay.” https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-local-female-musicians-in-the-east-bay/ 05/12/2021 1 comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> CBS SF Bay Area March 21, 2013: I'm included in their list of “Best Local Female Musicians in the East Bay.” popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Andrew Gilbert’s review of The Klaxon Mutant Allstars’ Robot Invasion. He notes, “Knudsen has quietly become one of the essential voices on the Bay Area scene" https://eastbayexpress.com/crafty-robots-1/ 05/12/2021 1 comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Andrew Gilbert’s review of The Klaxon Mutant Allstars’ Robot Invasion. He notes, “Knudsen has quietly become one of the essential voices on the Bay Area scene" popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Paste Magazine December 1, 2016: I'm included in Alexa Peters’ list of “10 Women Instrumentalists Who Redefine Jazz.” https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/alice-coltrane/10-women-instrumentalists-who-redefine-jazz/ 05/12/2021 Leave a comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Paste Magazine December 1, 2016: I'm included in Alexa Peters’ list of “10 Women Instrumentalists Who Redefine Jazz.” popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Jazz Times April 26, 2019: Nate Chinen’s article about Indie Rockers who draw on jazz. https://jazztimes.com/features/columns/covert-chops-jazz-trained-indie-rockers/ 05/12/2021 Leave a comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Jazz Times April 26, 2019: Nate Chinen’s article about Indie Rockers who draw on jazz. popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> KFJC August 21, 2017: Review of the Schimscheimer Family Trio’s Broken Home https://spidey.kfjc.org/29686/schimscheimer-family-trio-boken-home-bag-production-records/ 05/12/2021 Leave a comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> KFJC August 21, 2017: Review of the Schimscheimer Family Trio’s Broken Home popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> A nice review of Ian Carey's 'Fire In My Head' By Dan McClenaghan https://www.allaboutjazz.com/fire-in-my-head-the-anxiety-suite-ian-carey-quintet-1-slow-and-steady 05/12/2021 Leave a comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> A nice review of Ian Carey's 'Fire In My Head' By Dan McClenaghan popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Nice Review of Klaxon Mutant Jazz All Stars Debut Album http://www.oaklandmagazine.com/October-2018/Klaxon-Mutant-Allstars-Evolve/ 04/12/2019 Leave a comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Nice Review of Klaxon Mutant Jazz All Stars Debut Album popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Andy Gilbert's Review of my Joe Henderson "In & Out" Tribute @ SFJazz https://www.sfcv.org/reviews/sf-jazz/kasey-knudsen-plays-joe-henderson 04/12/2019 Leave a comment Share share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Andy Gilbert's Review of my Joe Henderson "In & Out" Tribute @ SFJazz popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" 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Knudsen Trio Drytown Social Club, Drytown, CA Drytown Social Club, Drytown, CA Tuesday, May 26 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) Tue, May 26 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band Freight and Salvage, Berkeley Freight and Salvage, Berkeley Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) Sat, May 30 @ 7:30PM (PDT, UTC-07) The Klaxon Mutant Jazz All-Stars CD Release Party!!! Bird & Beckett Bookstore, San Francisco Bird & Beckett Bookstore, San Francisco Saturday, July 4 Sat, Jul 4 with Scott Amendola & Wil Blades Sierra Meadows, Awahnee, CA Sierra Meadows, Awahnee, CA View previous events Some images © Log out Powered by Bandzoogle notes 0:00 / ??? 1 Marcel 3:26 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Marcel by Schimscheimer Family Trio popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Info 0:00 / 3:26 2 January 6:02 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> January by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 6:02 3 Rolf 4:43 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Rolf by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 4:43 zoogle-media-player#resizeApplyMarquee" data-target="player-title"> 0:00 / ??? Kasey Knudsen - Teaching Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Teaching Philosophy zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Teaching is a long-time passion of mine, and I am pleased to announce that I am currently accepting Private Students. In my lessons, we focus on a specific regiment, tailored to your needs and goals. I work with beginning, intermediate, or advanced students. I’ve been a faculty member of Sonoma State University’s Jazz Department, the California Jazz Conservatory, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, The Lafayette Jazz Workshop, the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Education Department, the Reno Jazz Festival, and many more. My areas of focus include: Saxophone Technique Improvisation Exercises Ear Training Composition Repertoire Transcription Creating and maintaining a practice routine Staying relaxed, focused, and inspired Sound Production Deep Listening Long Tone Exercises zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is a long tone exercise that involves overtones & overtone matching. It's great for developing embouchure strength & flexibility. Long Tone Exercise #1 39.3 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is another long tone exercise that helps develop embouchure strength & flexibility Long Tone Exercise #2 70.1 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Check out my reviews on Google! https://maps.app.goo.gl/9b316Xvg1BdKTprAA Testimonials “ I took lessons with Kasey for about 2-3 years and I can easily say that she is an outstanding saxophone teacher. She focuses on strengthening your saxophone fundamentals such as technique and sound as well as being analytical about jazz improvisation, solo transcriptions, learning jazz standards and vocabulary. Kasey always encouraged me to try my best at every lesson, even if I messed up. Through her melodic and tasteful improvisations and practice discipline, Kasey has made a more confident musician and I will forever be grateful for that.” - Barrett Koontz “ I found Kasey to be a profoundly insightful and inspirational teacher. I took lessons from her both to improve my technique on the saxophone and to learn the art of jazz improvisation. Kasey offers a structured program that is flexible enough to respond to an individual player’s needs and circumstances. I took my lessons with Kasey during the height of the pandemic, so necessarily on Zoom; I was very pleased with how Kasey managed to make the sessions feel just like in-person lessons, with insightful analysis my playing and tailored exercises to help me work toward specific goals. Through a wonderful combination of structure and openness Kasey managed to push me to play with better accuracy, get my jazz articulation down, increase my speed, memorize tunes and chord progressions, transcribe jazz solos, and ultimately create melodic improvised solos of my own. I highly recommend Kasey as a teacher of both saxophone and of jazz improvisation.” - Terry Toczynski “ Kasey is an AMAZING player and superfine teacher! I can easily say she’s one of the finest instructors I’ve had for any subject. Studying jazz with her has been quite a journey for me; my goal is to play smart, expressive improvisations and she’s taking me there. I’m a professional, classically-trained player on an unconventional wind instrument; Kasey has taken me from ground zero in jazz to feeling comfy and capable as a developing jazz improviser. In the process, my understanding of theory and musicianship has increased exponentially. I’ve learned a tremendous amount about focusing mentally when playing and improvising, and am a better and more confident musician overall. I recommend her highly as a superb jazz teacher, with a quiet, kind, and gentle manner.” - Frances Feldon “ Kasey has been an incredible teacher and source of inspiration for my son as he progressed from being a beginner at age 11 to now being a mature player at age 16, with a level of mastery of sax technique, a deep sense of musicianship, a natural jazz fluidity that would have never been possible without Kasey's supremely attuned, patient, and insightful expertise and guidance. As with her world-class talents as a saxophonist and composer, she's also a world-class teacher of students of all levels and ages. I cannot recommend her enough!” - Ben Silverman “ Kasey is simply one of the best players and teachers in the Bay Area. As the Band and Jazz director at King Middle School in Berkeley, I can really appreciate her attention to detail and complete understanding of how to access, and then follow up with the material and music that really pushes the student to the next level. She also has an amazing personality that makes everyone feel comfortable. I have sent many students to Kasey with great results, including my son. Kasey rocks!” - Nancy Boyles Some images © Log out Powered by Bandzoogle notes 0:00 / ??? 1 Marcel 3:26 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Marcel by Schimscheimer Family Trio popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Info 0:00 / 3:26 2 January 6:02 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> January by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 6:02 3 Rolf 4:43 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Rolf by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 4:43 zoogle-media-player#resizeApplyMarquee" data-target="player-title"> 0:00 / ??? Kasey Knudsen Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials A Litte Bit About Me... zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Kasey Knudsen is a San Francisco-based saxophonist, composer & educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music in 2002. She has been dubbed "one of the region's most esteemed saxophonists" (Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Classical Voice, 2018) and has "quietly become one of the essential voices in the Bay Area jazz scene" (Andrew Gilbert, East Bay Express, 2014). Knudsen was included in a list of "10 Female Instrumentalists Who Redefine Jazz" by Alexa Peters of Paste Magazine (2016) and voted "One of the Best Female Jazz Musicians in the East Bay" (CBS, SF local Bay Area, 2013). As a composer, Knudsen has been commissioned by the San Jose Jazz 'New Works Festival' to write a piece and create an accompanying film in response to the global pandemic (2021). In 2020, she was the recipient of InterMusic SF's Small Chamber Music Grant, funding the debut album of the Kasey Knudsen Sextet. In 2013, Knudsen was commissioned by Intersection For the Arts to compose and perform an evening of new work featuring her original music. In 2008, Knudsen was featured in a series presented by the De Young Museum, showcasing her composition inspired by visual artist Deborah Oropallo. In 2005, she was commissioned by the California Jazz Conservatory's Emerging Artist Series to present an evening of original music. In addition to leading a number of her own projects, as a co-leader, she is involved in several groups including the Schimscheimer Family Trio, the Holly Martins, and the Klaxon Mutant Allstars. Knudsen collaborates frequently with many of the most unique musical voices in the Bay Area including multiple performances across the US and Europe with Tune-Yards, Fred Frith and the Gravity Band, the Charlie Hunter Quartet, Erik Jekabson, the Ian Carey Quintet + 1, Ben Goldberg, the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, Beth Schenck, and many more. As an educator, Knudsen specializes in the development of improvisation skills through the study of harmony, transcription, and saxophone technique with a focus on sound production, articulation, phrasing, and ear training. She currently teaches ensembles and workshops at the California Jazz Conservatory. She has been a clinician at Berkeley High School, Piedmont High School, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, the Lafayette Jazz Workshop, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Reno Jazz Festival, and the UC Berkeley Young Musician's Program. Knudsen was an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Sonoma State University for 10 years. Discography: Rocketship “Sings Standards, Vol 1” (2021), Ben Goldberg “Symphony No. 9” (2020), Ian Carey “Fire in My Head” (2020), Throttle Elevator Music “Emergency Exit” (2020), Schimscheimer Family Trio “Broken Home” (2017), Ben Goldberg School’s “The Humanities” (2017), Erik Jekabson “A Brand New Take” (2016), Disappear Incompletely “Music of Radiohead, Vol. 1” (2016), The Holly Martins “You Know, I Was Just About To” (2016), Throttle Elevator Music “Counterweight” (2016), Ian Carey “Interview Music” (2015), Michael Coleman’s Enjoyer (2015), the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra “Cheap Rent” (2015), Schimscheimer Family Trio “Family Fun Time” (2014), Klaxon Mutant Allstars “Robot Invasion” (2014), Ian Carey "Roads and Codes" (2013), Nathan Clevenger Group “Observatory” (2013), City Church "Little Big Band" (2012), Evan Francis Group “Crazy Skeleton” (2011), Aaron Novik "Floating World, Vol. 1" (2011), Tuneyards "Who Kill" (2011), Q Morrow “All Around Dude” (2011), Terrence Brewer "Setting the Standard, Vol. 1" (2011), The Holly Martins “No. No. Yes. No.” (2010), Realistic Orchestra “Symphonies From Down the Block” (2009), Jay Stapleton “Upshot” (2010), Adam Theis “Brass Bows & Beats” (2009), Nathan Clevenger Group “The Evening Earth” (2008), Terrence Brewer “Quintessential” (2008) Some images © Log out Powered by Bandzoogle notes 0:00 / ??? 1 Marcel 3:26 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Marcel by Schimscheimer Family Trio popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Info 0:00 / 3:26 2 January 6:02 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> January by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 6:02 3 Rolf 4:43 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Rolf by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 4:43 zoogle-media-player#resizeApplyMarquee" data-target="player-title"> 0:00 / ??? Kasey Knudsen - Teaching Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Kasey Knudsen Music Home Photos Audio Shows Press Contact Teaching Teaching Philosophy Long Tone Exercises Testimonials Teaching Philosophy zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Teaching is a long-time passion of mine, and I am pleased to announce that I am currently accepting Private Students. In my lessons, we focus on a specific regiment, tailored to your needs and goals. I work with beginning, intermediate, or advanced students. I’ve been a faculty member of Sonoma State University’s Jazz Department, the California Jazz Conservatory, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, The Lafayette Jazz Workshop, the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Education Department, the Reno Jazz Festival, and many more. My areas of focus include: Saxophone Technique Improvisation Exercises Ear Training Composition Repertoire Transcription Creating and maintaining a practice routine Staying relaxed, focused, and inspired Sound Production Deep Listening Long Tone Exercises zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is a long tone exercise that involves overtones & overtone matching. It's great for developing embouchure strength & flexibility. Long Tone Exercise #1 39.3 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> This is another long tone exercise that helps develop embouchure strength & flexibility Long Tone Exercise #2 70.1 KB zoogle-video#handleVimeoPostMessage"> Check out my reviews on Google! https://maps.app.goo.gl/9b316Xvg1BdKTprAA Testimonials “ I took lessons with Kasey for about 2-3 years and I can easily say that she is an outstanding saxophone teacher. She focuses on strengthening your saxophone fundamentals such as technique and sound as well as being analytical about jazz improvisation, solo transcriptions, learning jazz standards and vocabulary. Kasey always encouraged me to try my best at every lesson, even if I messed up. Through her melodic and tasteful improvisations and practice discipline, Kasey has made a more confident musician and I will forever be grateful for that.” - Barrett Koontz “ I found Kasey to be a profoundly insightful and inspirational teacher. I took lessons from her both to improve my technique on the saxophone and to learn the art of jazz improvisation. Kasey offers a structured program that is flexible enough to respond to an individual player’s needs and circumstances. I took my lessons with Kasey during the height of the pandemic, so necessarily on Zoom; I was very pleased with how Kasey managed to make the sessions feel just like in-person lessons, with insightful analysis my playing and tailored exercises to help me work toward specific goals. Through a wonderful combination of structure and openness Kasey managed to push me to play with better accuracy, get my jazz articulation down, increase my speed, memorize tunes and chord progressions, transcribe jazz solos, and ultimately create melodic improvised solos of my own. I highly recommend Kasey as a teacher of both saxophone and of jazz improvisation.” - Terry Toczynski “ Kasey is an AMAZING player and superfine teacher! I can easily say she’s one of the finest instructors I’ve had for any subject. Studying jazz with her has been quite a journey for me; my goal is to play smart, expressive improvisations and she’s taking me there. I’m a professional, classically-trained player on an unconventional wind instrument; Kasey has taken me from ground zero in jazz to feeling comfy and capable as a developing jazz improviser. In the process, my understanding of theory and musicianship has increased exponentially. I’ve learned a tremendous amount about focusing mentally when playing and improvising, and am a better and more confident musician overall. I recommend her highly as a superb jazz teacher, with a quiet, kind, and gentle manner.” - Frances Feldon “ Kasey has been an incredible teacher and source of inspiration for my son as he progressed from being a beginner at age 11 to now being a mature player at age 16, with a level of mastery of sax technique, a deep sense of musicianship, a natural jazz fluidity that would have never been possible without Kasey's supremely attuned, patient, and insightful expertise and guidance. As with her world-class talents as a saxophonist and composer, she's also a world-class teacher of students of all levels and ages. I cannot recommend her enough!” - Ben Silverman “ Kasey is simply one of the best players and teachers in the Bay Area. As the Band and Jazz director at King Middle School in Berkeley, I can really appreciate her attention to detail and complete understanding of how to access, and then follow up with the material and music that really pushes the student to the next level. She also has an amazing personality that makes everyone feel comfortable. I have sent many students to Kasey with great results, including my son. Kasey rocks!” - Nancy Boyles Some images © Log out Powered by Bandzoogle notes 0:00 / ??? 1 Marcel 3:26 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Marcel by Schimscheimer Family Trio popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> Info 0:00 / 3:26 2 January 6:02 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> January by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 6:02 3 Rolf 4:43 share-dialog#clickOutside" class="dialog dialog-share style-section-style-1"> Rolf by Kasey Knudsen popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="550" data-popup-window-height-value="357" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> popup-window#open" data-popup-window-width-value="685" data-popup-window-height-value="246" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Share link share-dialog#selectUrl" readonly="true"> 0:00 / 4:43 zoogle-media-player#resizeApplyMarquee" data-target="player-title"> 0:00 / ??? 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