講師紹介
ソプラノ アルト テナーサックス
西口 明宏
兵庫県西宮市出身。アメリカ・ボストンにあるバークリー音楽院で、入学試験の成績優秀者として奨学金を得て学び、2006年に卒業。その後、ニューヨークを拠点に活動し、数多くのミュージシャンとの共演やセッションを通じて経験を積む一方、個人レッスンやワークショップで音楽教育にも携わりました。
2010年に帰国してからは、音楽教室の運営を本格的に開始。生徒一人ひとりの目標や個性を大切にした指導を心がけ、初心者からプロ志望の方まで、幅広いニーズに応えるレッスンを行っています。
現在も自身のグループ「FOTOS」や他のアーティストとのプロジェクトを通じて精力的に演奏活動を続け、ジャズの最先端で得た新しい感覚やアイデアをレッスンにも取り入れています。さらに、サックス専門誌「Sax World」での連載や、音楽に関する3冊の書籍執筆を通じて、多くの方に音楽の楽しさを伝えてきました。
音楽を楽しむこと、そして自分らしい音を見つけることを大切に、皆さんと一緒に音楽を学べることを心より楽しみにしています。
AKIHIRO NISHIGUCHI(Jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger)
Originally from Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Akihiro Nishiguchi is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. He earned a scholarship for his outstanding entrance exam performance and completed his studies in 2006. After graduation, he moved to New York, where he built his career performing with a wide range of musicians and engaging in various sessions while also offering private lessons and workshops.
In 2010, he returned to Japan and began focusing on music education. With a student-centered approach, he provides lessons tailored to individual goals and personalities, welcoming everyone from beginners to aspiring professionals. His teaching philosophy emphasizes not only technical skills but also the joy of discovering one’s unique musical expression.
Currently, Akihiro continues to perform actively with his group “FOTOS” and in collaboration with other artists, staying at the forefront of the jazz scene. He incorporates the fresh ideas and insights gained from these experiences into his lessons. Additionally, he has shared his expertise through a long-running column in the saxophone magazine Sax World and has authored three books on music.
Akihiro is passionate about helping students enjoy music and discover their own sound. He looks forward to exploring the world of music together with you.