Historic Lineage
Studied with four legendary teachers of the saxophone: Marcel Mule, Sigurd Rascher, Larry Teal, and Jean-Marie Londeix.
Two Lesson Locations · Maryland & Virginia
Learn the Saxophone from the DMV's Most Successful Teacher.
George Etheridge is a distinguished private saxophone teacher in Rockville and Loudoun County, offering focused instruction for beginner and advanced musicians in Maryland and Virginia.
Private saxophone coaching rooted in tone, technique, musicianship, and ensemble experience.
40+ years
performer, conductor, and educator
MD & VA
private lessons in Rockville and Middleburg
CWS founder
Capital Wind Symphony, founded in 1991
About George
A lifetime devoted to the saxophone and to student success.
George Etheridge has dedicated more than four decades to saxophone performance and education, pairing distinguished study and concert experience with a lifelong commitment to helping young musicians develop confidence, artistry, and lasting musical discipline.
Read Full BiographyHighlights and Accomplishments
Distinguished experience. Proven student outcomes.
A rare performance pedigree and a record of preparing students for the highest levels of school, collegiate, and professional music.
National Recognition
His students have won the National Symphony Young People's Concerto Competition four times.
Honor Ensembles
Students regularly earn positions in county and state honor bands.
Lasting Careers
Former students include professional performers and music educators.
University of Michigan
Principal saxophonist of the University of Michigan Band under William Revelli.
Featured Soloist
Soloist with the University of Michigan Band fourteen times.
Graduate Leadership
First graduate assistant in saxophone at the University of Michigan.
Capital Wind Symphony
Now retired from the Capital Wind Symphony after distinguished service as its founder and conductor.
Featured Performances
Hear the music behind the experience.
Explore recordings and archival performances connected with George's work as a soloist and conductor.
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Capital Wind Symphony
Performances from the ensemble George founded and formerly conducted.
View on YouTube 02Fort Hunt High School Band
Archival performances from George's years leading the celebrated band.
View on YouTube 03University of Michigan Band
Recordings connected with George's collegiate performance career.
View on YouTube 04Jaeger Saxophone Concerto
Search for performances of the featured saxophone concerto.
View on YouTubeLessons
For students who want serious musical growth without losing the joy of playing.
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Beginner saxophone lessons focused on tone, articulation, reading, and confident fundamentals.
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Advanced saxophone lessons for auditions, solo repertoire, and refined performance technique.
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School band support, ensemble musicianship, practice planning, and confident performance habits.
Lesson Locations
Rockville, Maryland
9910 Willow Tree TerraceRockville, MD 20850 Rockville Map
Saxophone lessons in Rockville, MD for students throughout Montgomery County.
Middleburg, Virginia
37295 Wagerburg Farm LaneMiddleburg, VA 20118 Middleburg Map
Saxophone lessons in Middleburg, VA with a private saxophone teacher serving Loudoun County.
Lesson Locations
Saxophone lessons in Maryland and Virginia.
Families searching for saxophone lessons near me can choose the Rockville studio in Montgomery County or the Middleburg studio in Loudoun County.
Rockville, Maryland
Middleburg, Virginia
Student Reviews
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Families and students can add a short review about lessons, auditions, confidence, tone, musicianship, or ensemble preparation.
★★★★★
Mr. Etheridge brings high standards, deep experience, and calm, focused teaching to every lesson.
Studio ParentSign Up
Email George to ask about lesson availability.
Send a short note with the student's age or grade, current playing level, lesson goals, preferred location, and a few available times.
Email: grgetheridge@yahoo.com