About Alex
Mr. Alex is an award-winning classical and jazz instrumentalist. Originally from Chicago, he received a degree in Music and Business/Economics at Wheaton College in 2021 on a music and global leadership scholarship. Alex has trained under alumni from well respected universities including: The Julliard School, Peabody Conservatory, and Harvard University.
Successful in numerous competitions, Mr. Alex was a two-time finalist in the Chopin Youth Piano competition. In addition to performing, Mr. Alex is known for his musical compositions. In 2017, his piece “Freiheit” was selected 1st Place out of 400 entries in the 2017 Gershanov Family Arts & Writing Contest at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.
Mr. Alex is excited to join Glee Music Academy, bringing over 10 years of teaching experience. His patient and encouraging style tailors lessons to each student’s pace, making learning both fun and educational. He looks forward to inspiring students, building their skills, and fostering a lifelong love for music.
When he is not performing or composing music, Alex can be found hiking, spending time with friends, getting involved in the community, looking for new places to travel, or finding good places for food!
