Biography
Alex Keiser is a trumpet performer and teacher in New York, NY with 11 years of experience. His love for jazz and classical music began in middle school, leading him to win the concerto competition for the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras at 18, where he debuted as a soloist with the Arutunian Trumpet Concerto. Since then, he's performed with ensembles in Europe and Asia, as well as throughout the United States.
Alex studied at the Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, IN, under professors Douglas Lindsay, Kevin Cobb, and Jason Bergman, participating in various ensembles and performing with many different chamber ensembles. He also learned the baroque trumpet, deepening his appreciation for the era's music, which he continues to study today. After earning his B.M. in Trumpet Performance in 2023, he is now pursuing a Master's Degree at the Manhattan School of Music under Professor Billy Hunter while freelancing as a musician in New York City and surrounding areas.
Alongside performing, Alex enjoys teaching and guiding musicians of all levels. After three years of teaching trumpet in Nashville, Indiana, he grew passionate about the art of teaching music. Today, he leads classrooms and maintains a teaching studio with students all over New York City.