Chicago-based saxophonist, educator, composer.

Poetic, moving, exciting — bringing melody and richness into modern jazz.

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A saxophonist and educator from South Elgin, IL, known for performing at top jazz venues and festivals, and for the 2022 album Noli Me Tángere honoring Filipino hero José Rizal.

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Testimonials

“Every lesson I had with Mr. Muñeses was filled with encouragement and helpful feedback that always made me excited to learn more about music. When working with his students, Mr. Muñeses helps build a foundation of focus, discipline, and perseverance that makes progress achievable. He always goes the extra mile with his students, a virtue that makes him stand out from other teachers. In addition to being a great teacher, Mr. Muñeses is both very accessible and affordable. I would recommend that all students who seek to grow as a musician go take lessons with Mr. Muñeses.”

— Ryan (Student)
“Matthew has been a wonderful teacher for our son for nearly 4 years now. He has not only taught him the fundamentals of playing, but has encouraged him on how to be creative with music. We’ve been amazed at our son’s ability to improvise, understand music theory and learn new music in a short amount of time. Matthew is also easy to work with and has a great rapport with our son. We would highly recommend him as a teacher for any new or experienced student.”

— Julie (Student)
“Working with Professor Muneses was a great experience. He worked with my university’s big band for a whole semester; it was nothing short of amazing. He brought an energy that my school had never seen before and it helped our big band tremendously. That semester was the best that group has ever sounded and it was all because of Matthew Muneses. He has really changed my perspective on music. He showed me how music is more than just notes on a page. He taught me that every piece of music has a story behind it and it’s our job as musicians to tell that story. He did a great job of leading us and showing us how jazz should be played. I am grateful for the time I got to spend learning from him”

— Darius (Student)
"Matthew Muñeses is not only an incredible jazz musician/educator but also one of the most down to earth people you could ever meet. Matthew helped me grow immensely as a jazz musician and is one of my favorite teachers I have ever had the privilege to work with!”

— Charlie (Student)
“Professor Muñeses is an exceptional music educator to students of all ages. He provided me with a great opportunity to improve my playing in jazz by challenging and motivating me to become the best player I could be. He is attentive to detail and gives helpful feedback. He cultivates a positive, uplifting environment for his students and prioritizes their success through his instruction. Additionally, Professor Muñeses is quite accommodating to his students and treats them with respect, compassion, and professionalism. Professor Muñeses continuously treats students with both equity and empathy, and was one of the most understanding professors I have had when it came to my medical accommodations. Most importantly, he encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone. He inspired me to begin taking improv classes at my university to better my playing. I highly recommend his services to anyone who is interested in becoming his student; you will notice significant improvement in your playing.”

— Serena (Student)

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