Fernando Ferrarone

Two-time DownBeat Student Award-winning jazz trumpeter, alto saxophonist, composer, and arranger with extensive international performance and recording experience.

Berklee

College of Music full-tuition scholarship alumnus with two charted albums on JazzWeek. Dedicated music educator passionate about guiding students toward professional careers by focusing on fundamentals, jazz improvisation, structured practice routines, and targeted goal achievement.

Music Instructor - Teeny Violini

(2023-10 - 2026-06)

• Taught general music and instrumental instruction across multiple elementary schools, including Avocado, Redondo, Liberty City, Golden Glades, and Barbara Hawkins Elementary.
• Guided young students in musical fundamentals, ensemble play, and building early music appreciation.

Private Brass & Woodwind Instructor - Miami Arts Charter School

(2024-08 - 2025-01)

• Delivered specialized private lessons in trumpet and alto saxophone to middle and high school students.
• Developed tailored curricula emphasizing tone production, technique, sight-reading, and jazz improvisation.

Music Teacher - Middle School - Bronx, NY

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Led classroom music instruction, developed curriculum, and mentored students in music theory and performance.

Guest Clinician & Masterclass Instructor - Central Washington University

• Conducted advanced masterclasses focusing on jazz improvisation, technique, and professional career preparation.

Faculty & Combo Instructor - Peruvian Jazz Camp

Directed small ensembles (combos) and provided personalized private trumpet and saxophone instruction to campers.

Bandleader, Recording Artist & Composer - Self-Employed

• Recorded 2 full-length albums achieving national jazz radio airplay and ranking on the JazzWeek Charts.
• Featured bandleader and sideman across prominent U.S. and international jazz festivals, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, Pompano Beach Jazz Festival, and Clermont Jazz Festival.
• Performed extensively throughout New York City's premier jazz venues, including Smalls Jazz Club and Ornithology.
• Completed international performance tours across Argentina, Peru, and Colombia.
• Worked as a featured performer and sideman with Tony Succar, Gafieira Rio Miami, and The Horizons Jazz Orchestra.

Bachelor of Music Studies - Jazz Performance - Berklee College of Music