Mr Peter McKenzie

Position: Lecturer
Email: p.mckenzie@cqu.edu.au
Phone: 07 4923 2301
Qualifications: BJazz Studies, Grad Dip L&T, ATCL

Peter McKenzie teaches saxophone, ensemble, jazz history and improvisation within the BMusic program at the CQUniversity. Peter holds a Bachelor of Jazz Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching from CQUniversity. Peter has attended the Aebersold Summer School and International Schools of Jazz Conference at the University of Louisville in 2006. Peter is at home on all saxophones and his versatility extends through many musical styles including jazz, commercial music, musicals and contemporary saxophone works. He has played and toured with a number of major artists, including Guy Sebastian, Michael Davison (USA), Vince Jones, Graham Jesse, Kristin Berardi, Paul Hudson, and James Sherlock. Peter has also participated in masterclasses with US jazz educators, Jerry Coker, David Liebman and David Baker. Currently finishing his Masters of Learning Management, Peter's research interests include jazz improvisation and composition.