Andy Voelker is a versatile saxophonist and dedicated educator with a significant presence in the Boston music scene for over two decades. His teaching career spans various roles and institutions, showcasing his commitment to music education.

For the past seven years, Andy has served as a Band Director for Paul Effman Music NY in their Massachusetts school programs and as a private lesson instructor at The Minor Chord in Littleton, MA. His teaching experience extends to the Milton Public Schools Applied Lesson Program and the Waltham Public Schools Private Lesson program during the academic year. Additionally, Andy maintains a freelance private instruction practice in the greater Boston area, focusing on saxophone and woodwind students.

As a performer, Andy has established himself as both a respected sideman and leader, collaborating with many of Boston’s most noteworthy jazz and popular musicians. He has been at the forefront of the local jazz scene, running numerous jazz jam sessions. Currently, he leads “After Hours with The Andy Voelker Trio” at Thelonious Monkfish in Cambridge, MA, demonstrating his leadership and improvisational skills.

Andy’s performance schedule also includes a five-year residency at Barcelona Brookline, where he has been a fixture of their Jazz Brunch. This long-standing engagement highlights his ability to engage audiences and maintain a consistent presence in the local music community.

Through his dual roles as an educator and performer, Andy Voelker continues to enrich the Boston music scene, inspiring students and entertaining audiences with his passion for jazz and woodwind instruments.