Richard Ackerman

Currently Residence

Sheffield Lake, OH

Instruments played

All of the Saxophones

Tenure with the Windjammers

Since 1999

Other Musical Organizations Belonged To

Sax Machine

TOPS Band

How did you get into music

I began music lessons on the saxophone in the 6th grade.  My grade school teacher told my parents that I might benefit from music lessons because I was always whistling and humming in class.  I began playing professionally in a rock and roll band when I was 15 years old and, by my high school senior year, was playing 4 nights a week in Lorain County.  I began college as a Music Major but changed to a Chemistry Major and Biology Minor in the College of Education.  I retired from Education as a teacher and school administrator. 

Interesting Story about yourself 

 As a youngster, I was always interested in how machines worked and wanted to be a mechanic.  I began collecting and working on classic cars in 1975 with an interest in mid 50’s Fords.  I am married to my wife Linda and we have two children and two grandchildren.