Your Go-To Source for Professional Live Entertainment
Kansas City Saxophonist Providing Top-Quality Performance and Saxophone Lessons across the United States
Atmosphere is everything, and the right music is crucial. If you’re looking for a talented, experienced musician to ignite your various events or live shows, or if you just want to enhance your own saxophone skills, you’ve come to the right place. With Dane’s expertise, passion, and dedication to music, you’re in good hands.
About Dane
Dane Justice is a Kansas City-based, national performing artist specializing in a colorful, energetic approach to music of all styles and decades. After graduating with a master’s in jazz saxophone from the UMKC Conservatory under the mentorship of saxophone legends Bobby Watson and Dan Thomas in 2019, Justice has since been making his way through the live music industry at the highest levels.
Dane has performed for hundreds of wedding receptions, company parties, festivals, and more. He has tour experience with globally recognized artists such as Isaac Cates and Gloria Gaynor, as well as performed for the televised PGA Tour and recorded in collaboration with the United Nations. His most recent work has been with his own groups, New Era and Top Shelf. Dane also enjoys dedicating select weekdays to his studio of private students.
Professional Performances for Every Occasion
Dane is thrilled to offer luxury entertainment services for a variety of events. His offerings as a solo performer, a modern club DJ duo, and a full-fledged professional jazz trio are well-equipped to fit the needs of any wedding, corporate event, restaurant, winery, club, hotel, or private gathering; and will set the perfect ambiance for your special occasion every time.
Weddings: Your wedding day deserves to be magical; bring it to life in a way no one expects, but everyone will remember. From a sweet and authentic ceremony to a grooving cocktail hour and a reception no one wants to leave, your music will be the least of your concerns and will leave an impression that will last a lifetime.
Private Events: Whether it’s a birthday party, anniversary celebration, corporate event, or a cocktail party just because, nothing adds entertainment value better than professional performance. Easily capable of performing all styles and adding a touch of elegance or a wall of attitude, the music selection is always tailored to suit the atmosphere and balance it with the preferences of guests, ensuring a truly personalized experience.
Restaurants and Wineries: Elevate the dining experience at your establishment with an atmosphere unlike any other. Live saxophone is the perfect way to take your dine-in quality to an instant 5-star level. Dane has performed for countless wineries and restaurants, including a residency at Brio Italian Grille on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, and knows how to keep your guests coming back for more.
Festivals: In addition to plenty of festivals, expos, and touring opportunities performing for thousands alongside Grammy winners and Billboard artists, Dane carries his own brand of infectious energy with his trio, Top Shelf. For entertainment directors and festival organizers seeking an exceptional musical act, Top Shelf delivers what their name promises in sound quality as well as aesthetics, showmanship, and class.
Private Music Lessons – Unlock Your Music Potential
Learning directly from a professional in the field is a fast track to wild success. If you’ve always dreamed of playing saxophone, or you’re looking to improve your skills, Dane’s personalized saxophone lessons will turn that dream into a reality. With many years of experience as a music instructor, he specializes in providing tailored lessons suitable for beginners to advanced players of all ages.
Together, Dane and his students explore the foundational concepts behind playing technique, note reading, music theory, aural training, and improvisation, all aimed at developing your own musical style. As your mentor, Dane is committed to nurturing your talent and helping you reach your full potential as not just a saxophonist, but as a well-rounded, confident musician.
Proudly serving virtual lessons nationally and in-person lessons in the Kansas City, MO and the following cities : Kansas City, KS | Parkville, MO | Mission, KS | Gladstone, MO | Prairie Village, KS | Merriam, KS | Independence, MO | Raytown, MO | Shawnee, KS | Leawood, KS | Overland Park, KS | Lenexa, KS | Liberty, MO | Grandview, MO | Blue Springs, MO | Olathe, KS
Bands and Touring
Whether you’re a music director searching for a talented saxophonist to tour and perform with big-name artists, or your group is looking for a local guest feature, look no further. Dane has been privileged to perform for thousands while sharing stages with international superstars; he is no stranger to pressure, and he thrives in being able to seamlessly meld into any genre. His ability to adapt and contribute energy, creativity, and professionalism at a high level has garnered positive acclaim from fans and collaborators alike.
Clinics and Masterclasses
Music teachers and band directors know better than anyone just how impactful real-world experiences are on their students. Giving them a taste of application at the professional level can be an eye-opener for the potential for music in their own lives, and Dane is more than willing to facilitate this. Class time with Dane often includes a brief performance and lecture, instruction and creative guidance, and Q&A with the students, who are guaranteed to have gained a new perspective, and a reinvigorated belief in themselves.