Saxophone Lessons Houston, Texas

Ernesto Vega is a Cuban born musician, composer, and woodwind specialist who graduated from the Higher Institute of Art in Havana, Cuba with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2005. He also studied at the Music Conservatory “Jose M. Ochoa” in Holguin, Cuba. Known for his versatility across multiple instruments, Ernesto performs on clarinet, flute, saxophone, and piano while composing a wide range of original music.

Throughout his career, Ernesto has performed with renowned jazz musician Chucho Valdez and has collaborated with Joe Sample. His album Venir al Mundo highlights his abilities as both a performer and composer, showcasing his expressive style across several woodwind instruments. Ernesto founded the Ernesto Vega Quintet in 2011 and has performed at major festivals and events around the world, including the Trinity Jazz Festival in Houston, Jazz in Marciac in France, the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, and the Lausanne Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

Now based in Houston, Ernesto continues to write, record, and perform internationally. He also teaches piano, saxophone, and clarinet, offering instruction for students beginning at age five through adult musicians of all experience levels.

Israel Sanchez is a saxophonist and dedicated music educator originally from Monterrey, Mexico. He studied at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, where he developed his musical foundation and passion for the saxophone.

Since 2008, Israel has been teaching students of all ages, from young beginners to adult learners. Drawing on more than 15 years of performing and teaching experience, as well as collaborations with respected artists in Mexico, he brings a thoughtful and encouraging approach to helping students grow as musicians.

Karenia Garrido is a professional clarinetist and bass clarinetist with extensive orchestral experience in both Cuba and the United States. She is an honor graduate of the Higher Institute of Arts in Havana, Cuba. Early in her career she joined the Holguin Symphony Orchestra, where she was appointed Principal Clarinet in 2004 and performed as a featured soloist during the 2005–2006 seasons, presenting Carl María von Weber’s Clarinet Concertos No. 1 and No. 2.

From 2010 to 2012, Karenia performed with the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, participating in major international events including the World Symphony Festival in Moscow and the International Ballet Festival of Havana. During this period she also took part in the orchestra’s first United States tour, performing more than 22 concerts at universities and major venues including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Symphony Hall in Allentown, Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, and the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.

After moving to Houston, she performed with the Houston Latin-American Philharmonic from 2013 to 2017 and is currently a member of the Houston Repertoire Ballet Orchestra. Her international performance experience informs her teaching and allows her to bring a deep understanding of orchestral performance and musicianship to her students.