Michael Carswell II


About

Michael Carswell II is an Atlanta based woodwind instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. Throughout his career, he has performed with the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Georgia State University Jazz Ensembles, and small bands throughout the metro Atlanta area. Within these groups, he has had the privilege to perform with Miguel Zenon, Marshall Gilkes, Sean Jones, and Jeff “Tain” Watts. Beyond performing music, Michael has a deep passion for storytelling that guides his performing, composing, and arranging. With a versatile compositional voice spanning from jazz to classical and everywhere in between, Michael strives to create lasting melodies with emotional equity, serving to unfold compelling narratives.


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Contact

Atlanta, Georgia
[email protected]

Lessons


I have been teaching for over 6 years, working with high schools and middle schools as a Marching Band Technician, LGPE Clinician, and Jazz Band Clinician. My teaching philosophy is to connect with my students and find creative ways to help them grow, not only as musicians, but as people.


Subjects

  • Saxophone

  • Clarinet

  • Flute

  • Jazz and Classical

  • Music Theory

  • Composition and Arranging


Rates

Virtual & In-person*

$30 - 30 minutes
$50 - 60 minutes

First Lesson is a trial lesson and is HALF OFF!In-Person option only available near Lilburn and Buford, GA
In-person rates differ
I will try my best to cater to your needs and be as flexible as possible!Want to schedule a lesson? Have any questions? Contact me at [email protected]

Music Portfolio

Made with Musescore & PreSonus studio one


Looking for music? I have composed for a variety of mediums spanning from short films and TikToks to chamber ensembles and jazz combos, making sure to bring provide high quality music no matter the task. My writing philosophy is to create lasting melodies with emotional equity, serving to unfold compelling narratives.


Rescores

Marlon's Story
Spiderman's Death
Goodbye Marnie...
She would wake, she would sleep
Cloud Critters
Yorktown Introduction

Original Scores

MEATLOAF

Jazz Composition

Magnolia, a Jazz Ballad
Peach Cobbler