Contact Info:   651-587-3129 jake.albert.meyer@gmail.com 

Jake Meyer is an active freelancer and teacher in the Twin Cities and has been the principal clarinetist of the Ocala Symphony Orchestra since 2016. He has performed with the Round Top Music Festival, the Northern Lights Music Festival, the Lied Society, and in many other local venues. He has toured the United States and Europe extensively with the St. Olaf Orchestra and Band, and was a featured soloist with the St. Olaf Orchestra after winning the Tour Soloist and Senior Soloist competitions. Jake believes in performing the works of living and underrepresented composers and strives to create concert programs that inspire dialogue, community, and social change. 

As private instructor, Jake has worked with students of all ages and abilities and maintains a large studio in the Twin Cities. He is a regular clinician with local band programs and has successfully coached students to positions in the Minnesota and Florida All-State Bands, the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, and music degrees at UW – Eau Claire and Concordia College – Morehead. Jake also served as a teaching assistant while earning his Master’s degree and wrote a health and wellness guide to help musicians understand the physical and mental challenges they face on a daily basis.

Jake holds his Bachelor’s of Music from St. Olaf College and his Master’s of Music from Florida State University. Away from the clarinet, Jake enjoys reading, swimming and exploring sustainable living. For more information about lessons with Jake you can check out his website jakemeyerclarinet.com.