We teach all ages, amateur to pro. Many of our students have become top pros, and our school students take many awards including first in the state both woodwinds and brasses. I have been Blessed with the chance to help hundreds of students to play correctly. It saves a lot of money, time, and toil to learn correctly the first time. I have also put many students back on the path of playing correctly. There is no reason to have difficulty and frustration learning. Of course, I must admit, it is VERY satisfying to see my students out doing a great job as pros or teachers, or solving major problems in the industry....

​ Monterey, California native Todd Clickard is a full-time professional musician and music educator. With a B.A. in music (with an emphasis in jazz performance) and a teaching credential from San Jose State, Todd studied sax with the legendary Joe Henderson and also with Mel Martin, and classical flute with Ray Fabrizio, Al Cromwel, and Isabel Chapui Star. ​ Todd has been teaching music for over 30 years and currently teaches music for Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Todd also teaches after school lessons in his private studio and has taught hundreds of students including many who have made the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Montere

My name is Macario My band mates and colleagues like to call me Maca. I've been playing guitar for almost 20 years, and have been playing music since I was a child. I started out on tuba/piano, rehearsing and playing in ensembles, and branched out to guitar when I was in highschool. With a laid back vibe and decent music theory knowledge and experience playing various groups, I hope to make this experience as painless and easy going as possible.