About

MEET MARKIS HERNANDEZ

I’m a saxophonist, music instructor, and jack-of-all-trades music industry professional. I’ve worn many hats over the years, giving me a unique musical perspective. Not to mention lots, and I mean LOTS, of stories. Over the past ten years, I’ve been fortunate enough to base most of my income off of music and have even been doing it full-time for the last five years.

Some of my hats include:

  • Band member for various local South Florida bands playing sax and flute
  • Hired gun and fill-in performer for other local and regional acts
  • Band manager
  • Recording session musician
  • Private music instructor
  • Music career mentor
  • Music studio manager
  • Band leader
  • Live sound engineer for both bands and venues
  • Organizer for a weekly jam/networking night
  • Music podcast host
  • Music livestream engineer
  • Booking agent for local venues
  • MC for pop-up shows

I’m a music lover first, and I try never to forget that, and I think that’s why I’m still kickin’. On top of that, I’m not afraid to try different things within the music industry. As long as I’m listening, I’m learning, and as long as I’m learning, I’m growing.

Aside from listening to music and performing, my favorite thing is helping other musicians and new up-and-comers find their way in this crazy industry. My hope with this website is that it helps as many people as possible, not just to find their voice and stay motivated with their music goals, but more importantly, to provide a realistic perspective on what it takes to survive and thrive in this industry.

Feel free to contact me for any coaching, consulting, private instruction, or feedback and suggestions for new topic ideas!

Best of luck,

Markis Hernandez

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