Artists - Yamaha

Dave Bishop

Dave Bishop began playing the recorder at 7 years of age, moving to the saxophone aged 10. At 11, Dave joined his first big band before joining the National Youth Jazz Orchestra at 13 where he enjoyed 11 years recording and performing throughout the World.

David Bilger

David Bilger has held the position of principal trumpet of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1995. Prior to joining the Orchestra, he held the same position with the Dallas Symphony.

Spyros Farounghias

Trombone player and Professor, member of the Greek National Opera Orchestra, very active in chamber music (Melos Brass ensemble).

Chris Minh Doky

Chris Minh Doky stands out as one of the most talented bass players in contemporary music. The artist is regarded among the masters of the upright bass widely recognized for his passionate delivery and extraordinary technical gifts. Born into a musical family in Copenhagen, Denmark, Doky was motivated and taught by his father, learning to play the piano at age six.

Lisa Nelsen

Lisa’s overriding passion for the stage is evident in concert, classes and adjudications for festivals.

Juan Diego Sáez Miranda

The saxophonist Juan Diego Sáez, professor of saxophone at the Conservatorio Superior de Málaga, starts as a Yamaha artist.

Geoff Warren

Jazz Flautist, Prof. of Jazz Flute at Ferrara Conservatoire

Bart De Lausnay

In 2004, Bart graduated from the Conservatory of Ghent as a master of music – in Classical Music with Michel Takashi and Luc De Dass.

Håkan Björkman

Principal trombone Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, principal trombone the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Assistant professor the Royal College of Music in Stockholm.

Charina Quintana

Teacher in “Conservatorio Superior de Música de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria” and Flute soloist