WHY SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR PRIVATE LESSONS?
We are extremely fortunate to have an OUTSTANDING staff of private lessons teachers! Students taking private lessons receive a one-on-one lesson each week with an EXPERT on their instrument. Lessons are tailored to the specific needs of each student and are intended to serve as enrichment for those who wish to excel. The more effort and hard work you put into band, the greater the benefits and payoff will be. This investment with continuous hard work and dedication from your student could pay off in the form of a college scholarship one day!
HOW DO LESSONS WORK?
Private lessons are optional but STRONGLY encouraged for all students. Lessons may be scheduled during class as well as before or after school per the teacher's availability. The cost of lessons may vary per teacher or instrument, but is usually about $20-$25 per lesson. A limited number of scholarships are available for families in need of financial assistance! Please understand that there are a LIMITED number of class time lesson slots and these fill up QUICKLY. NOW is the time to sign up and reserve your spot while our teachers have the availability!
Providing one-on-one personal attention from an expert on their instrument to improve at the fastest rate possible.
Providing enrichment for students that are ready for a challenge.
Increasing your student’s chance of achieving future musical goals (region band, high school, college, scholarships, etc…)
Providing extra help and reinforcement on what we are learning in band.
Giving your child the best chance for success!
Private lessons are optional, but strongly encouraged for all students.
Lessons may be scheduled during class as well as before or after school. In class lessons are 25 minutes in length. Lessons are once a week.
Our policy is for students to pay for an entire month of lessons upon the first lesson date of the month. The cost of lessons may vary per teacher or instrument.
If a student is absent from school or cannot attend the lesson, it is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance.
Sheri Oestreich
Flute Instructorsheri.oestreich@gmail.comJavier Castro
Flute Instructorjmb.castro97@gmail.comKaren Victor
Oboe Instructorkvictoroboe@yahoo.comJoe McGee
Bassoon Instructormcgee.js1952@gmail.comJuliana Meier
Clarinet Instructorjuliannameier23@gmail.comLauri Morgan
Saxophone Instructormorgan.lauri@gmail.comDr. James Sims
Trumpet Instructorjalasims@swbell.netDr. Sally Podrebarac
French Horn Instructorsally.podrebarac@gmail.comMichael Swann
Trombone Instructorswanntrbn@gmail.comMichael Moscoso
Trombone/Euphonium Instructormichmoscoso@gmail.comEric Kassay
Tuba Instructorkassaymusic@gmail.comAlison Godwin
Percussion Instructoralison.f.godwin06@gmail.comThe KMS Band Boosters offer a scholarship to reduce the cost of private lessons by $10 per lesson. If you have any financial concerns about enrolling your student in private lessons, please email Mrs. Klein for the Scholarship Application (catklein@bisdmail.net). The family is responsible for the remaining cost of each lesson. Please complete the lessons sign up google form above to enroll!