Bio For Alex Mortensen

Instrument(s) Taught:

Oboe, Saxophone, Flute

Location(s):

Waukesha

I am most comfortable with this age group:

All

Preferred Virtual Platform:

Skype, Zoom

Bio

Alex Mortensen discovered her love of music and teaching while growing up in Wisconsin, surrounded by inspiring music, musicians, and instructors. She took her passions to Indiana University Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music, where she received her BA in Multiple Woodwind Performance, studying oboe, saxophone, and flute. Alex has experience performing in various environments, including orchestras, ballet, big-band jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and contemporary (some of her favorite moments have involved working with living composers).

Music Education:

BM Multiple Woodwind Performance (3), Indiana University-Bloomington's Jacobs School of Music

Teaching Experience:

Alex has taught in a range of contexts for over eight years.

Styles Taught:

Alex primarily teaches in the classical style. She teaches beginner jazz and contemporary techniques, as well.

Methods Taught:

Oboe - Geckler, Barret, Rubank, Ferling Saxophone - Rubank, Ferling, Snavely Flute - Flute 101, Rubank, Taffanel and Gaubert, Trevor Wye