2026-05-19T03:21:30.683Z

I’d worked with a handful of teachers before Michael, but he’s the one who finally clicked. I never felt comfortable improvising in a group setting, but Michael met me where I was and has helped me build my own authentic voice on the saxophone. Highly recommend!

2026-05-18T22:52:05.489Z

Mike introduced me to performing jazz when I was in high school and mentored me for about 3 years.He is an amazing performer, teacher, and overall great person. As a teacher, Mike provided me with a great love for music and the skills I needed to succeed as a developing musician.I highly recommend him as a knowledgeable source for anything involving saxophone, performing, and improvisation. He will happily meet you where you’re at and guide you towards your goals!

2026-05-18T13:58:29.259Z

Insanely good teacher, I feel like I can now improvise over any piece of music because of Mr. Casanova. Overall, highly suggest. He also took part at getting me division 1 at IHSA.

2025-09-14T13:21:21.113Z

Michael is a wonderful teacher. Very generous in his knowledge of music and in providing exercises and tools to move my practice forward. He’s also a very nice person. Our lessons stirred my curiosity about music theory, so now, besides the flute, I’m learning to play the piano. ‘We never arrive anywhere, the whole thing is about the journey.’ G.S.

2025-09-11T22:49:21.421Z

Working with MHC in the Art of Saxophone has been extremely beneficial. He meets players where they are at and helps them achieve their personal goals with lots of resources and methods for growth!The resources MHC connected me with helped me have a better understanding of how to solo over faster tunes and integrating more modern concepts of jazz into my solos.

2025-09-10T14:00:33.249Z

I had a great time working with Michael. He’s a very good teacher and he works very hard to make sure that his students are successful. During my time with him I learned a lot about voice leading and harmony and improved on phrasing and utilizing the tools of improvisation!!!

2025-09-03T14:21:07.874Z

Michael is a great teacher. Very patient and knowledgeable. He encourages students to explore different ideas and is very supportive.

2025-09-01T14:14:40.581Z

MHC curated a community of musicians from a variety of levels, and helped me gain a couple of skills I hadn't really thought about before! He's really humble, a well of knowledge and just an awesome hang! I'd recommend anyone to be part of his lesson hub!

2025-08-31T16:56:47.463Z

Helpful, patient and knowledgeable in sax and music universally. He uses creative ways to keep you engaged and enjoy the process of getting better.

2025-08-31T13:29:10.818Z

I studied with Michael for many years- he's been my longest saxophone teacher! He prepared me well for my college/conservatory auditions by working with me on confidence, improvisation, saxophone technique, and music theory. He is knowledgable, patient, and passionate about music. I look forward to our lessons every week!

2025-08-31T12:50:57.368Z

Really enjoy Michael‘s in-depth instructional videos - they meet you wherever you‘re at on the road to saxophone improvisation. He’s created a nice community where you can post videos/audio of you playing to get advice and encouragement from him and the other members. Definitely try it out…the more, the merrier :)

2025-08-30T15:54:48.045Z

Michael is the best saxophone coach you can find out there! He took me from barely knowing how to read music and not knowing anything about music theory, to now being very comfortable with playing in public, improvising and playing in a band, in just 3 months. Yes, it took a lot of practice and time invested, but Michael knew how and what I needed to work on. He has very comprehensive practice material and methodology for teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced players. Not only is he very knowledgable, he is very patient, kind and was always encouraging me. 10 out of 5 stars!!

2025-08-29T21:50:47.858Z

Michael is great! He has so much knowledge, and is very skilled and individualizing each lesson to fit the needs of what his students are needing. I’ve really enjoyed learning from him!