Isaac Ceciliano is a saxophonist, woodwind doubler, pianist, composer, and educator with a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance focused in Jazz Studies. He has experience performing and teaching across a variety of musical styles including jazz, classical, commercial, and contemporary music. Isaac teaches saxophone, beginner flute and clarinet, piano, music theory, improvisation, and jazz studies, working with students of all ages and skill levels. His teaching approach focuses on building strong fundamentals while keeping lessons engaging, creative, and personalized to each student’s goals. As an active performer, bandleader, and arranger, Isaac brings real-world musical experience into his teaching and is passionate about helping students grow both technically and artistically.

Isaac Ceciliano

Isaac Ceciliano is a saxophonist, woodwind doubler, pianist, composer, and educator with a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance focused in Jazz Studies. He has experience performing and teaching across a variety of musical styles including jazz, classical, commercial, and contemporary music. Isaac teaches saxophone, beginner flute and clarinet, piano, music theory, improvisation, and jazz studies, working with students of all ages and skill levels. His teaching approach focuses on building strong fundamentals while keeping lessons engaging, creative, and personalized to each student’s goals. As an active performer, bandleader, and arranger, Isaac brings real-world musical experience into his teaching and is passionate about helping students grow both technically and artistically.

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Isaac Ceciliano is a saxophonist, woodwind doubler, pianist, composer, and educator with a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance focused in Jazz Studies. He has experience performing and teaching across a variety of musical styles including jazz, classical, commercial, and contemporary music.

Isaac teaches saxophone, beginner flute and clarinet, piano, music theory, improvisation, and jazz studies, working with students of all ages and skill levels. His teaching approach focuses on building strong fundamentals while keeping lessons engaging, creative, and personalized to each student’s goals.

As an active performer, bandleader, and arranger, Isaac brings real-world musical experience into his teaching and is passionate about helping students grow both technically and artistically.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Musical Director at The Digital Pocket
June 1, 2025 - Present
Founder and musical director of fusion ensemble performing jazz standards, video game arrangements, and popular music covers. Lead repertoire development, setlist planning, and rehearsal organization. Perform music ranging from Duke Ellington to Koji Kondo to Amy Winehouse with a focus on eclectic programming and audience engagement.
Saxophonist / Ensemble Member at University of South Florida (USF)
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Member of USF Jazz Ensemble 1, USF Jazztet, and USF Latin Jazztet from Fall 2023 through Spring 2026; developed section leadership, ensemble cohesion, and improvisational skills; performed with premier small group USF Jazztet and expanded Afro-Latin repertoire.
Ensemble Member / Multi-Instrumentalist at State College of Florida (SCF)
September 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023
Performed in SCF Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Presidential Jazz Combo, Wind Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble; studied under Pete Carney; developed leadership, improvisation, and multi-instrumental capabilities; early experience in professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts in Music Performance – Jazz Studies at University of South Florida
August 11, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Associate of Arts in Music at State College of Florida
August 11, 2021 - May 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Southeast High School
August 11, 2017 - May 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other