Private Lessons

There are many excellent professional Strings instructors in Fort Smith and the surrounding areas.  Students are strongly encouraged to take weekly private lessons with a specialist on their instrument.

Private Lesson Instructors

Lori Fay - violin - 479-928-4796

Sara Workman - violin - 435-229-5930

Mike Burkepile - violin/viola - 501-269-2771

Richard Falkner - violin/viola - 479-452-1159

Chris Pinkston - violin/viola - 479-651-5947

Anthony Verge - violin/viola - 620-779-0519

Rachel Clark - cello - 479-719-9292

Barbara Godette - cello - 479-996-9061

Dr. Starkey Morgan - cello - 601-559-9554

Brandon Patterson - acoustic and electric bass - 479-883-1870

The Community School of the Arts offers private lessons

            479-739-4655  www.csafortsmith.org

Private Lesson Scholarships

The Orchestra Parents Association offers lesson scholarships to motivated students when money is available.  We want all of our students to have the opportunity to become great musicians.  If you are a Southside Orchestra student, please find the application in Schoology or speak with Mr. Burkepile to apply.