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Adam is an active private teacher in the LI/NYC area specializing in saxophone, clarinet, bassoon, music theory, and composition. He has been teaching a large studio of elementary school, middle school and high school students for over a decade. His students have achieved perfect & outstanding ratings at NYSSMA adjudications, and have participated in programs of honor, such as NYSSMA All-State, NMEA All-County, NYSBDA, Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts, Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Programs, and LIYO. They have also received a range of awards, such as participation in YoungArts, and Long Island Scholar Artist. Adam is currently accepting students of all ages in-person as well as online if preferable. Adam is also an adjunct private lessons professor at The New School for Jazz.
“Adam knows how to solve problems right away when my son faces them. His thoughtful understanding and knowledgeable explanations help my son sound better than we ever imagined he could; especially at such a young age. We recommend him to anyone interested in learning saxophone. "
--Sheree Ko, parent
testimonials
"In the 10+ years I have known Adam, I have witnessed an ascent from gifted student musician, to seasoned professional - exuding a wisdom as both performer and educator well beyond his years. What truly separates him from the rest is that his world class performance and creative skills actually fuel his passion to educate a new generation of young musicians equally on a multitude of instruments and styles. As humbled as I was to call him "student," I am thrilled to call him, 'colleague' and more so - 'inspiration.'"
-- David Stevens, retired music educator
"For Edwin Ko of New Hyde Park, music is a living expression of his life experiences. A senior at Herricks High School, he has twice earned perfect scores on both the NYSSMA Classical and Jazz Alto Saxophone Level 6 evaluations (2023, 2024). His honors include Music Student of the Month (2024), the Outstanding Band Junior Award (2025), and selection to the All-State Instrumental Jazz Band in 2024 and 2025, the All-State Symphonic Band in 2025, and as an alternate for All-State Orchestra in 2024. Edwin’s performances range from the Lincoln Center High School Jazz Program to the Nassau-Suffolk Jazz Band, and from All-State concerts to a 2025 appearance at the John Coltrane Home for
Force for Good Day. 'Whenever I am playing my saxophone,
taking photos, or participating in any creative activity, the story of my life is an important factor in all of my creative decisions,' Edwin says. " -
- NEWSDAY, Judy Walker (student, Edwin Ko)
“Adam is a kind, smart, and caring tutor. He helps me find my mistakes to make me a better saxophone player. I strongly recommend Adam as a teacher. "
--Jack Penfold, student