Do you want to feel even more confident on stage?
Learn from an experienced performer, recording artist, and teacher to reach your musical goals.
Learning saxophone without the right teacher is like learning to cook without a recipe
What considerations go into making your favorite dish?
Do you have the right ingredients? measurements? tools? temperature?
If you're new to the kitchen—just like if you're new to the saxophone—you can't guess your way to great results. You need a solid recipe and a skilled mentor to guide you.
Technique, tone quality, volume control—each of these musical fundamentals requires careful attention and expert guidance. As a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Saxophone Performance, I’m here to help you learn the right way—so you don’t waste hours practicing inefficiently or developing bad habits.
Hey, my name is Dykeem Cervantes!
As an educator, I strive to develop not just better performers, but stronger leaders and creative problem-solvers through the vehicle of music education. Every lesson is grounded in clear goals, encouragement, and a deep understanding of how real progress is made.
Students build skills that enrich every area of life through music training, including…
Discipline and Focus
Expressive Communication
Problem-Solving
Leadership and Confidence
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Lead on and off stage
Arts management is one of the many skills you will build during our sessions. Management is the process of bringing artists and audiences together using planning, promotional, operational, and leadership skills. The ability to ideate and carry out projects (like this performance of Jacques Ibert’s Concertino da camera for saxophone and orchestra) will enable you to create your own opportunities for improvement while contributing to the music economy as a whole.
“We can’t stop the waves, but we can learn how to surf”
— Jon Kabat-Zinn
Performance anxiety (aka stage fright) is more common than most people realize—especially for young musicians.
I work with students to tackle these feelings head-on. Once we uncover the root cause, I guide students through proven strategies backed by sports psychology, expert research, and years of performance experience.
My goal is to help students not only manage their nerves but build lasting confidence—so they can step on stage feeling focused, prepared, and proud of their performance.
