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Nick Graham is a saxophonist and private music instructor currently based in Eugene, Oregon. He has been playing saxophone for 12 years under the instruction of Andy Warr, Sean Fredenburg, and Idit Shner. As an instructor, he has six years of experience, teaching students of all ages and abilities. Nick graduated magna cum laude from the University of Oregon in 2024  with bachelor’s degrees in Music Performance, Music History and Culture, as well as a minor in Audio Production and a minor in Music Technology.

A native Oregonian, Nick began performing seriously while in high school through community college bands and local groups. He was selected as a scholarship recipient for the Pacific Honors Ensemble Program, an international exchange between the Young Conservatorium at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia and the Western International Band Clinic. While at UO, Nick held the position of Principal Saxophonist in the Oregon Wind Ensemble for three years. He has also performed with the UO Symphony, Britt Festival Orchestra, and Newport Symphony Orchestra.

Nick enjoys collaborating with other musicians and composers and is a founding member of nonesuch.reedquintet and a member of the Portland Saxophone Ensemble. He is passionate about teaching saxophone and hopes to inspire others to find what makes them truly happy, whether it be music or something else.

In his spare time, Nick can be found playing the guitar, producing music, enjoying the outdoors, reading, or collecting records.