About Alexia McLean

Alexia McLean (she/her) is an award-winning professional saxophonist, accomplished music educator, and passionate disability rights advocate dedicated to making the music industry more inclusive, accessible, and equitable. As a disabled artist, she uses her platform to challenge outdated perceptions of ability in the arts and push for meaningful change. Her advocacy began with her deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). While working at Louisiana State University as the music recruiter, she founded the Diversity & Inclusion Student Organization, providing students a platform to take action on DEI issues within the School of Music.
Alexia is a strong advocate for accessibility in the music industry. She has spoken on disability inclusion, including as a panelist for Syracuse University’s Disability Pride Week, and is a member of Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD), where she works to increase visibility and accessibility for disabled musicians. A dedicated mentor, Alexia previously served as a mentor and now Director of the Mentorship Program for the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Committee on Gender Equity. She helped her mentee publish "Tuning Your Resilience: A Musician’s Disability Guide."
As an educator, her students have consistently earned top honors in All-State and District Bands. She has given masterclasses and clinics at institutions including Hastings College, Portland State University, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She currently teaches middle school music in Houston, Texas, fostering inclusive and engaging musical experiences.
Beyond teaching, Alexia is the Marketing Team Captain for New Works Project, a D’Addario Performing Artist, and a Key Leaves Performing Artist. She continues to advocate for accessibility and inclusion in music, ensuring that disabled musicians are not just included but celebrated.