About Michael Opitz

Michael Opitz teaches beginner to advanced saxophone and clarinet, as well as beginner to intermediate flute, creating personalized lessons tailored to each student’s interests and musical challenges. His patient, encouraging approach develops music reading, improvisation, theory, and technique while exploring jazz history, composition, and classical repertoire. Michael helps students recognize their strengths, take ownership of their progress, and build confidence as independent musicians. He welcomes students pursuing school music opportunities, personal challenges, or simply playing for enjoyment, adapting instruction to support their individual goals. Michael holds a master’s degree in Jazz Saxophone from Northern Illinois University and has performed at renowned venues including the Blue Note, Churchill Grounds, and the Velvet Note.