Business Details
Your Premier Source for Live Jazz & Music Education in Monterey
At Clicktrax Studios, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional musical experiences through performance and education. Founded by Todd Clickard, a Monterey, California native with over 30 years of professional experience, our organization combines deep expertise in jazz performance with a passion for nurturing musical talent. Todd holds a B.A. in music with an emphasis in jazz performance and a teaching credential from San Jose State University, having studied saxophone with legendary artists like Joe Henderson and Mel Martin. Our services span live performances across diverse genresfrom big band jazz to intimate woodwind quartetsand comprehensive music education programs, including private lessons in saxophone, flute, trumpet, and more. We pride ourselves on fostering student success, with many of our learners participating in prestigious ensembles like the Monterey Jazz Festival's Monterey County High School All-Star Band and earning scholarships for advanced study.Our professional engagements include collaborations with renowned artists such as The Temptations, Louie Bellson, and The Mills Brothers, alongside leading original ensembles like The Tenor Tones and Clicktrax Winds. We also specialize in creating custom arrangements for school choirs, blending jazz, rock, and Latin styles with positive lyrical messages. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of professional-grade music software like Sibelius for transcription and arranging, ensuring precision and artistry in every project. With a focus on both tradition and innovation, we strive to enrich communities through music while maintaining the highest standards of performance and pedagogy.
Services
Big Band Performances
Saxophone Lessons
Jazz Ensembles
Music Transcription
Online Music Lessons
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of music education experience
- Performs with renowned artists like The Temptations
- Offers diverse music styles from jazz to blues
- Custom arrangements for school choirs
- Provides online and in-person lessons
What people say
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Passed on love for music
Services
Big Band Performances
Our 15-piece big band delivers electrifying live jazz performances with professional vocalists and vintage arrangements. Ideal for weddings, festivals, and corporate events, we bring decades of experience performing alongside legends like Louie Bellson and The Temptations. Our ensemble adapts to diverse venues while maintaining the energy and authenticity of classic jazz.
Saxophone Lessons
Private saxophone and woodwind lessons combine technical mastery with musical creativity. Students receive personalized instruction from Todd Clickard, a seasoned educator with over 30 years of teaching experience. Lessons emphasize both classical proficiency and jazz improvisation, preparing students for advanced study and performance opportunities in prestigious ensembles.
Music Transcription
Professional music copying, transcription, and arranging using industry-standard software like Sibelius. We produce accurate scores, parts, and lead sheets for performers and educators. Our expertise ensures precise notation for complex arrangements, supporting both live performances and educational programs with clear, performance-ready materials.
Online Music Lessons
Flexible online music education connects students with expert instruction regardless of location. Our virtual platform supports comprehensive saxophone, flute, and trumpet lessons, maintaining the same rigorous standards as in-person sessions. This service expands access to our proven teaching methods for aspiring musicians worldwide.
School Choir Music
Custom-composed music for school choirs featuring positive lyrics across jazz, rock, and Latin styles. Each package includes professionally recorded backing tracks and projectable lyric sheets. Designed to engage students while maintaining educational value, these arrangements address the need for contemporary, meaningful repertoire in school music programs.
People
Todd Clickard
Music Educator and Bandleader
Todd Clickard is a professional musician and educator with over 30 years of experience, specializing in jazz performance and music education. He studied under renowned artists like Joe Henderson and leads ensembles including the Clicktrax Studios. His students have achieved notable success in local and international music programs.
Questions
What types of musical performances do you offer?
We offer 15-piece big band jazz, saxophone quartets, woodwind ensembles, and live jazz DJ performances for weddings, festivals, and corporate events.
Do you provide music lessons for beginners?
Yes, we offer private instruction in saxophone, flute, trumpet, and other instruments for all skill levels from our experienced educators.
Can you create custom arrangements for school choirs?
Yes, we compose original music with positive messages across jazz, rock, and Latin styles, including backing tracks and lyric sheets for educational use.
Are online music lessons available?
Yes, we offer virtual instruction maintaining the same quality as in-person lessons through our secure online platform.
What experience do you have performing professionally?
We've performed with artists like The Temptations, Louie Bellson, and The Mills Brothers, and lead multiple original ensembles including The Tenor Tones.
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