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Dr. Ariel Alexander has gained recognition as a Los Angeles saxophonist, composer, educator and entrepreneur. Originally from St Louis, she earned her B.A. at Indiana University and her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California. She has presented concerts throughout the US, South America, Europe and Asia and performed with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Steve Miller (Steve Miller Band), Take 6, Nancy Wilson, Natalie Cole, Patti Austin, Ruben Studdard, and Monica Mancini. As a studio musician, Ariel regularly records for television and film soundtracks. As an active member of the music education community, Ariel has presented at the Jazz Education Network Conference, the Technology in Music Education Conference, and the California Music Educators Conference. Her recent publications include articles in Music Educators Journal, The Woman Conductor and Jazz Education Magazine. In addition to her experience as a performer and educator, Ariel is well-versed in Music Business and Arts Administration. She has served in leadership roles for several non-profit music education programs. In 2007, Ariel founded the mobile recording studio, Rock Star Workshop. Managing a staff of seven, she planned and booked over 150 events a year, recruited and trained event coordinators and maintained a comprehensive internet marketing program. In five years, the business recorded over 5,000 children. www.ArielAlexander.com
Ariel Alexander
