Private Lessons
While we try our best to hone into the needs of each individual student, there is no doubt that one on one lessons from trained professionals are an invaluable resource. Private instructors are able to personalize instruction to your individual student, and provide resources and exercises to tend to their personal needs, and they may serve as a role model for students in creating the characteristic sound of their instrument.
Below you will find the contact information for some recommended instructors in the area. Please contact an instructor, or feel free to reach out to me with any questions in regards to private lessons!
*Hover over your student's appropriate instrument, and click the drop down box for the list of instructors
Flute
Gail Jarrell, Flute
Former Lakeside Middle School Director
Ed. Specialist, Troy State University
M.M. University of Georgia
B.A. in Music Ed. Berry College
Kayce Patchan, Flute
Savannah River Winds
B.A. in Music Ed. Georgia Southern University
clarinet
Robbie Jarrell, Clarinet and Saxophone
Former Lakeside High School Director
Ed. Specialist, Georgia College and State University
M.Ed. Augusta State University
M.M. Troy State University
B.M.E. University of Georgia
saxophone
Robert Foster, Saxophone
Augusta University Professor of Woodwinds
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
D.M.A. University of Northern Colorado
M.M. Wayne State University
B.M. Oakland University
Robbie Jarrell, Clarinet and Saxophone
Former Lakeside High School Director
Ed. Specialist, Georgia College and State University
M.Ed. Augusta State University
M.M. Troy State University
B.M.E. University of Georgia
Scott Taylor, Saxophone kusaxman@yahoo.com
Retired U.S. Army Musician
University of Kansas (primary musical studies)
B.A. Thomas Edison State University
oboe
Kelly Odell, Oboe
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
M.M. University of Massachusetts
Performance Certificate, Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam
B.M. University of Iowa
bassoon
Joy Hoffman, Bassoon
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
D.M.A. candidate, University of Georgia
M.M. University of Maryland
B.M. Florida State University
horn
Dr. Joseph Johnson, Horn
D.M.A. West Virginia University
M.M. University of Tennessee
B.M.E. Augusta State University
Candy White, Horn
Former Evans Middle School Director
M.M.E. Vandercook College of Music
B.S. in Music Ed. Kennesaw State University
trumpet
Todd Jenkins, Trumpet
M.M. Ithaca College
B.M. University of South Carolina
Josh Workman, Trumpet
joshworkmantrumpet@gmail.com
M.M. Florida State University
M.Ed. in Admin. and Supervision, Southern Wesleyan University
B.M.E. University of South Carolina
Stephen Cutchins, Trumpet
LHS Bands Brass Adviser
M.M.E. and B.M.E. Winthrop University
low brass
Kate Jenkins, Trombone
kajenkins@augusta.edu
M.M., University of Georgia
B.M.E. Ithaca College
Steve Pruitt, Trombone and Euphonium
stephen.pruitt@ccboe.net
Former Evans Middle School Director
U.S. Air Force Bands
M.M. and B.M.E. Valdosta State University
Matt Henderson, All Low Brass
mhender9@augusta.edu
Performance Certificate, University of South Carolina
M.M. and B.M. Lynn Univ. Conservatory
Isaac Brinberg, Euphonium and Tuba -
Wind Ensemble Director & Tuba Instructor, Augusta Univ.
D.M.A. University of Illinois
M.M. Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music
B.M.E. Indiana Universit
percussion
Tyler Milford, Percussion
Grovetown Middle School Band Director
B.M.E. Augusta University
Jonathan Harper, Percussion
jwsharper@gmail.com
B.A. in Music, Anderson University
Arts Diploma in Music, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
Denis Petrunin, Percussion
Principal Timpanist, Augusta Symphony Orchestra
Sub Percussionist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
D.M.A. University of Georgia
M.M. and Artist Diploma, Yale University
B.M. The Curtis Institute of Music
Josiah Garrard, Drum Set
LHS Marching Band Staff
Drummer, Every Nation Music