Private Lessons

Private lessons are one-on-one teaching sessions that provide students with individualized and specialized training on their instrument. These lessons are taught by highly qualified instrumental teachers whose sole purpose during these lessons is to help your child develop as a musician. This includes but is not limited to development in the areas of technical playing ability, musical literacy, and confidence in one’s performance skills.

Basic information you need to know:

1. Private lessons are $22 for a half hour lesson every week.

2. Lessons CAN happen during band class. Lessons can also be scheduled before/after school.

More questions?  Email Ms. Mayes at amy.mayes@risd.org

Berkner Band Private Lesson Faculty

Flute:

Olivia Jirousek 

oliviajirousek@yahoo.com

B.M. University of North Texas, 2020

M.M. Baylor University, 2022

Oboe:

Maggie Ng  

maggiechiyunng@gmail.com

B.M. University of North Texas, 2018

M.M. University of Wisconsin, 2020

Bassoon:

Dr. Kristen Goguen  

bassoonkg@hotmail.com

B.M. University of Kentucky, 2006

M.M. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 2008

A.D. University of North Carolina School of the Arts, 2010

D.M.A. University of Colorado, 2015

Clarinet:

Alondra Nina  

alondranina@gmail.com

B.M. Sam Houston State University

M.M. University of North Texas

A.D. Eduardo Laredo Institute

saxophone:

Dr. Beth King-Bennett  

elizabethking848@gmail.com

B.M. DePauw University, 2015

M.M. University of Iowa, 2017

D.M.A. Florida State University, 2021

Trumpet:

Woody Yenne 

woody.yenne@gmail.com

B.M. New England Conservatory, 1983

horn:

Fred Harris 

fredcjhbiz@outlook.com

low Brass:

Brenden Hollingsworth 

brendenhollingsworth@gmail.com

B.M. Oklahoma State University, 2023

percussion:

Allen Benton

bentonamusic@gmail.com

B.M. Miami University, 2023