Woodwinds

Lauren Sperry is a freelance woodwind specialist in the Milwaukee area. She earned a Bachelor of Music in Multiple Woodwind Performance (2006) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her degree focused on professional performance of saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano. After completion of her degree, Lauren expanded her expertise with extensive oboe study.

Lauren connects with her students by adapting her teaching style and approach to each student’s individual needs. A strong teacher-student relationship ensures that learning music is an enjoyable, fulfilling, and lasting experience. Lauren’s wide-ranging performance experience allows her to teach any style, ranging from classical to jazz and latin to rock. She emphasizes fluid technique, precise rhythm, artistic expression, and most importantly, a beautiful sound. Students of Lauren Sperry consistently achieve superior ratings at WSMA Solo and Ensemble, are selected to MYSO, UWAY, Wisconsin State Honors Band and Orchestra programs, and The National Youth Orchestra of the United States, pursue college music degrees or simply have a great time learning how to play an instrument.

Lauren began performing in Milwaukee with her self-titled jazz trio.  She then branched off into many other styles with multiple groups and musicians including: Violent Femmes, Sheila E., Veneno, Jeff Morales, Jose Papo Rivera, St. Louis Jesuits, Booze Brothers Show Band & Revue, The Four Aces, Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns, The All Star SuperBand, SideCar Steph and the 7-10 Split, Vinnie Falcon, Ron DeVillers Bands, Jeannie Holiday, Torn Soul and many others.  Lauren has also had the opportunity to perform with many theatre companies including the Solstice Theatre Company, A Mile in My Shoes Productions, Bradford Theatre, Carte Blanche Studios, Shorewood Players, Hartford Players, University of Wisconsin-Washington County and UWM’s Opera Orchestra.  Currently, Lauren is performing with Orquesta Unidos En Cristo, Swing Nouveau, The Bill Sargent Band, Lou’s Jazz Express, Kelli and the Soul Mates and Groove Therapy

Lauren is Adjunct Faculty-Saxophone at Concordia University and Adjunct Faculty-Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and Oboe at Lakeland University. She also offers private lessons at Be Sound and her home studio in Cedarburg.