Lukas Gabric
Lecturer in Saxophone, Ensemble Direction and Research
Artistic and Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Musicology, The City University of New York Graduate Center
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Musicology, The City University of New York Graduate Center
- Postgraduate Artist Diploma in Jazz Studies / Saxophone Performance, The Juilliard School
- Master of Arts in Saxophone Performance & Music Theory, The City College of New York
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies / Saxophone Performance, The New School University
- Studied with Steve Wilson, Ron Blake, Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, Wynton Marsalis, Eric Alexander, Rich Perry, John Patitucci, Walt Weiskopf, Billy Harper, and Joel Frahm.
Teaching and Research
Teaching
- Since 2023: Associate Professor, Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Guangzhou
- 2014–2021: Saxophone Faculty, Music Advancement Program, The Juilliard School
- 2012–2020: Adjunct Lecturer, The City College of New York
Research
- Dissertation: Coltrane Plays the Blues: Multi-Level Coherence and Stylistic Tendencies
- Research focus on jazz analysis, John Coltrane, improvisation, and music theory
- Author of numerous scholarly publications and educational books on saxophone and jazz improvisation.
Publications
Artistic Publications
- In Flux (2026)
- Moving On (2024)
- Double Standard (2022)
- Labor of Love (2019)
- Numerous additional recording projects and international releases.
Publications
- Scholarly articles in jazz research
- Author of educational books and method publications including The Rhythm Changes Guide, Five Strategies for Developing Jazz Language and Fluency, Sound Conception for Jazz Saxophone, and numerous other publications on improvisation and instrumental pedagogy.