Jake Dester teaches saxophone as a living language! Not just scales or exercises, but sound, articulation, and phrasing rooted in the jazz tradition. His approach blends the discipline of bebop masters with a modern understanding of improvisation, helping students play with confidence, creativity, and authenticity. Through personalized coaching, Jake guides intermediate and advanced saxophonists to develop tone, time feel, and expressive phrasing that connect technical mastery with emotional depth. Whether studying online or in person in New York City, students learn to make the horn an extension of their own voice.