Mike Mendoza is a woodwind player based in San Jose, California. In over 30 years of performing, Mike has performed for many audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area as well as the entire West Coast from San Diego, CA to Vancouver, Canada performing Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock n' Roll, Soul, Funk, Latin, and Classical music.
In 2001, Mike began teaching private lessons to students from 8 years old to 80 and to students of all levels. Since then, Mike has taught hundreds of students and given thousands of lessons on saxophone, flute, and clarinet. Many of Mike's students have auditioned to be in the top ensembles at their schools as well as Santa Clara County Honor Band and the State of California Honor Band. Some of Mike's students have gone on to study at Berklee College of Music, UCLA, San Jose State, and many other schools across the country.
You can find Mike performing at Bay Area Wineries, Restaurants, and Private Events as a solo saxophonist with his Jazz, Pop, and R&B show ‘Sax Sessions with Mike Mendoza’ and with the cover band 'Touch of Class'. In addition, Mike has been selected to perform the National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, San Jose Giants, and San Jose Earthquakes.
Mike is also currently writing his own music books, which will be out in late 2024. Stay tuned for more information.