Private lessons are the best way for a student to improve their individual playing ability. They are also the best means of developing the refined mature playing habits that help students to receive such honors as acceptance in the CMEA Western Region High School Band, CMEA All-State Band, Youth Symphonies, and Westport Community Band’s Honor Band to name a few. The Weston High School Band encourages each school band member to study privately, and we have had excellent responses in this area in the past. I want to encourage all parents to consider this very important advantage for your child.
We are fortunate to have many fine teachers in our area. A ‘fundamentals oriented’ teacher, one who has a proven record of successful teaching, is recommended. I will be happy to recommend a private teacher to those who are interested. I would caution parents about signing up for lessons with a teacher about whom you know very little. Private lessons are not mandatory to participate in the school band program, but are highly recommended.
Music Theory/Composition Lessons via Skype: www.michaelmikulka.com
Flute Lessons: Lauren Ausubel, (631) 357-2518 www.laurenausubel.com
Clarinet Lessons: Sal Larusso, (203) 858-9774, sallarusso@aol.com
Trombone lessons: Scott Cranston, scott.cranston@ncps-k12.org
Trumpet Lessons: James Buchta, JBUCHTA@fairfieldschools.org
Trumpet Lessons: Ralph Salamone, RAsalamone@aol.com
Westport Music Center: 1460 Post Rd E # 4, Westport, CT 06880 (203) 259-7615 - www.westportmusic.com
Drum Lessons: Gerald Myles, www.geraldmyles.com
Drum Lessons: John Cutrone, www.johncutrone.com