Master of Music, Manhattan School of Music c/o 2012
Student of Michelle Baker

Bachelor of Music, University of Delaware c/o 2010
Student of John David Smith

Music Academy of the West, 2012
Aspen Music Festival & School, 2008

I have been teaching all ages and levels of French horn for the past 10 years. I believe in teaching outside the book, to give each one of my students an individualized plan to reach their goals. I will always go above and beyond to steer you in the right direction, and to make your music experience last a lifetime.

Currently I am a teaching artist with the Corona Youth Music Project and with Sage Music in Long Island City/Greenpoint.

Jessica Santiago currently resides in New York City. As a freelance horn player, Jessica performs frequently with The Chelsea Symphony, Astoria Music Society, and Hollywood Concert Orchestra.

Jessica previously studied with Michelle Baker, John David Smith, Julie Landsman, Eli Epstein, Jennifer Montone and Javier Gandara. She is an alumni of both Music Academy of the West and the Aspen Music Festival and School. In 2013 she moved to Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina and joined the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra for one season. In addition to her work as an orchestral musician, Jessica is also an experienced soloist and chamber musician.

Students can accept to be appropriately challenged with repertoire, in a supportive, communicative environment. I am happy to work on school repertoire, pop tunes or music from the standard repertoire. I believe in efficiency and getting the most out of your practice time. We all lead busy lives, I will teach you how to accomplish your goals with the time you want to invest.

I am comfortable teaching all levels and ages.

New York City (Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan)
Long Island (weekends only)

Lessons start at $50/hr
Distance is not a factor